FY07-09 proposal 200729700
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Effect of Elevated Water Temperature and Gas Supersaturation on Bull Trout Reproduction and Growth. |
| Proposal ID | 200729700 |
| Organization | Abernathy Fish Tech. Center |
| Short description | This project seeks to determine the effect of sublethal stress on growth and reproduction of bull trout. This project will fill a data gap concerning the effect of environmental stress on bull trout performance and individual fitness. |
| Information transfer | A final report will be provided which will summarize the results and conclusions from this proposed work. We anticipate presenting all or some of these results at a regional or national level scientific meeting. We also plan to submit at least one draft manuscript detailing the findings of this project to a peer-reviewed scientific journal before the termination of the project. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| William Gale | USFWS Abernathy Fish Technology Center | william_gale@fws.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| William Gale | USFWS Abernathy Fish Technology Center | william_gale@fws.gov |
| William Gale | USFWS Abernathy Fish Technology Center | william_gale@fws.gov |
| Kenneth Ostrand | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Kenneth_Ostrand@fws.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / Systemwide
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 046.22.06 | 123.14.07 | Abernathy Fish Technology Center |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Bull TroutSection 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: USFWS | 132105J160 | Bioenergetics of distinct bull trout in relation to fish passage. | This proposed project is an extension of prior USFWS work to understand the biological needs of bull trout within the Columbia River basin. |
| BPA | 199405400 | Bull Trout Life History Projec | Our proposed project provides information that can be immediately used by fisheries managers to better understand the limiting factors to the distribution and abundance of Columbia River basin bull trout populations. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction | Determine the effect of total dissolved gas supersaturation on the reproductive development and individual fitness of female bull trout. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction | Determine the effect of elevated water temperature on reproductive development and individual fitness in female bull trout. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Effect of Temperature on Growth of Bull Trout | Determine the upper thermal limit to growth in 3 yr old bull trout. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Fish | 1) Rear bull trout for experimental use. | Rear 200 - 300 3 yr old bull trout for use as experimental subjects. | 12/1/2006 | 1/1/2010 | $83,469 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction Effect of Temperature on Growth of Bull Trout |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | 2a) Collect data concerning the effect of water temperature on bull trout growth. | Conduct 30 day growth trials at a range of water temperatures. Collect fish size, growth, and feed consumption data. | 12/1/2006 | 10/1/2007 | $55,872 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Temperature on Growth of Bull Trout |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | 2b) Analyze fish growth data. | Using nonlinear regression and other appropriate statistical tools analyze data generated to determine the upper thermal limit to growth in 3 yr old bull trout. | 8/1/2007 | 5/1/2008 | $57,992 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Temperature on Growth of Bull Trout |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | 3a) Collect data to determine the effect of water temperature on adult bull trout reproductive development. | Conduct an experiment to determine the effect of elevated water temperature on ovarian development. Appropriate physiological indicators of stress and ovarian development (plasma levels of estradiol, vitellogenin, cortisol ) will be collected and determined. | 4/15/2008 | 8/15/2008 | $54,272 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research Focal Area: Systemwide |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | 3b) Collect data to determine the effect of broodstock exposure to elevated water temperature on spawning, and egg and fry quality. | Adult female bull trout exposed to elevated water temperature in the summer months will be spawned and data collected to determine egg and fry quality as compared to control fish. We will collect and determine indicators of spawning performance will be collected (fecundity, spawning date), as well as indicators of egg and fry quality (egg size, egg lipid content, egg and fry survival, fry size). | 9/1/2008 | 1/1/2009 | $34,010 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | 3c) Analyze data to determine the effect of elevated temperature on adult bull trout reproductive development, spawning, and egg and fry quality. | Indicators of reproductive development and stress, as well as spawning performance and egg / fry quality will be analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. | 8/1/2008 | 5/1/2009 | $50,422 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | 4a) Collect data to determine the effect of sublethal levels of total dissolved gas on stress and reproductive development in adult bull trout. | Adult bull trout will be exposed to sublethal levels of total dissolved gas supersaturation, physiological indicators of stress and ovarian development (plasma levels of estradiol, cortisol, vitellogenin) will be collected during the exposure period from both control and treatment fish. Necessary laboratory analysis will be done. | 5/1/2009 | 8/1/2009 | $33,149 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Focal Area: systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | 4b) Collect data to determine the effect of broodstock exposure to sublethal levels of total dissolved gas on egg and fry quality | Adult female bull trout exposed to sublethal levels of total dissolved gas will be spawned. Markers of spawning performance (fecundity, spawning date) and egg and fry quality (egg size, egg lipid content, egg and fry survival, fry size) collected from both control and treatment fish will be determined. | 9/1/2009 | 1/1/2010 | $33,147 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | 4c) Analyze data to determine the effect of broodstock exposure to sublethal levels of total dissolved gas on bull trout reproductive development, spawning, and egg and fry quality. | We will be analyze physiological indicators of ovarian development, indicators of spawning performance, and egg and fry quality using appropriate statistical tools. | 8/1/2009 | 6/1/2010 | $52,219 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction |
Metrics Focal Area: Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | 5) Prepare final report for BPA. | We will prepare a final report for submission to BPA, and a draft manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. | 3/1/2010 | 9/1/2010 | $0 |
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Biological objectives Effect of Elevated TDG on Bull Trout Reproduction Effect of Temperature on Bull Trout Reproduction Effect of Temperature on Growth of Bull Trout |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | [blank] | $500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personnel | Total FTE = 1.26 | $59,340 | $66,130 | $70,140 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $20,769 | $23,146 | $24,549 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $29,667 | $35,119 | $29,833 |
| Overhead | US-FWS 25.5% of direct costs | $28,120 | $32,103 | $32,136 |
| Totals | $138,396 | $157,998 | $158,158 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $454,552 |
| Total work element budget: | $454,552 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $85,126 FY 2011 estimated budget: $85,126 |
Comments: [Outyear comment field left blank] |
Future O&M costs: 2010 will be the final year of the study, there are no anticipated costs after that point.
Termination date: 9/30/2010
Comments:
Final deliverables: Final deliverables will include: 1)final report, and 2)submission of draft manuscript to peer-reviewed journal summarizing major scientific findings.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Expense | Basinwide | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Basinwide | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: The summary of the effects of elevated temperature and stress on the reproductive function in rainbow trout is very well done. The assumption that these stressors may have similar effects on the growth and reproductive capacity in bull trout may have merit, but first the proponents need to convince us that bull trout are having a significant problem with growth and reproductive capacity in the wild. Problems with reproduction in bull trout are currently not known to exist. We are convinced that this laboratory study will produce quality data and results, but how will those data be applied? This proposal will remain at a low priority for funding until elevated temperature or total dissolved gas effects on growth or reproductive capacity of bull trout are identified as potentially significant problems.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: The summary of the effects of elevated temperature and stress on the reproductive function in rainbow trout is very well done. The assumption that these stressors may have similar effects on the growth and reproductive capacity in bull trout may have merit, but first the proponents need to convince us that bull trout are having a significant problem with growth and reproductive capacity in the wild. Problems with reproduction in bull trout are currently not known to exist. We are convinced that this laboratory study will produce quality data and results, but how will those data be applied? This proposal will remain at a low priority for funding until elevated temperature or total dissolved gas effects on growth or reproductive capacity of bull trout are identified as potentially significant problems.