FY07-09 proposal 200733500
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Migration and homing ecology of supplemented and wild spring Chinook salmon. |
| Proposal ID | 200733500 |
| Organization | Northwest Fisheries Science Center |
| Short description | Determine the spatial and temporal patterns of homing and spawning by wild and hatchery-reared salmon released from supplementation facilities and examine the physiological changes in the olfactory system during imprinting. |
| Information transfer | Results will be published in the peer-reviewed literature, contract reports, and presented at scientific meetings and workshops. Results specific to YKFP will be conveyed to the comamangers of the YKFP through regular coordination meetings and presented annually at the Yakima Basin Science and Mangagement Confrence. In addition, the results of this project will be useful to current and future supplementation programs and hatcheries throughout the the Columbia River Basin to minimize straying and harmful interactions between hatchery and wild fish. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Andrew Dittman | NOAA-Fisheries | andy.dittman@noaa.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Columbia Plateau / Yakima
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.62180 N | 122.35032 W | laboratory | Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA |
| 47.17518 N | 120.88352 W | River | Upper Yakima River |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook Mid-Columbia River Spring ESUSection 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199506325 | YKFP - Monitoring And Evaluati | [The research described in this proposal is intimately linked to the Yakima Supplementation Project. The YKFP supplementation project is the prototype for research on supplementation in the Columbia Basin and the extensive tagging and monitoring required for their research program is critical for our studies. Conversely, results from our project will be useful for the biologists evaluating the success of the YKFP supplementation program in establishing naturally spawning populations in underutilized habitat and minimizing impacts on wild fish. |
| BPA | 199701325 | Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Pro | The research described in this proposal is intimately linked to the Yakima Supplementation Project. The YKFP supplementation project is the prototype for research on supplementation in the Columbia Basin and the extensive tagging and monitoring required for their research program is critical for our studies. Conversely, results from our project will be useful for the biologists evaluating the success of the YKFP supplementation program in establishing naturally spawning populations in underutilized habitat and minimizing impacts on wild fish. |
| BPA | 200203100 | Spring Chinook Growth Modulati | Sampling of fish for imprinting assessments will be coordinated with the principal investigators of this project. These efforts will minimize the number of fish that need to be killed for sampling and will allow for correlation of imprinting data with physiological data generated as part of that project. |
| PCSRF - WSRFB | 04-1672 | NF Teanaway River Floodplain - | Data from this project will provide useful quantifiable measures of the success of a habitat improvement projects |
| PCSRF - WSRFB | 04-1679 | Upper Yakima River Easton Reac | Data from this project will provide useful quantifiable measures of the success of a habitat improvement projects |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acclimation time and volitional release studies | Objective 3) Compare the homing patterns of pit-tagged fish with known migration histories to test the importance of acclimation time and volitional release for imprinting success | Yakima | YSBP, Chapter 4: Management plan, Table 3.41, YSBP, Management Plan Supplement –Table 8, p 26., Chapter 4- Management plan, p76 also see APRE,NWPCC 2004, ISAB 2003, BiOp 2003,BiOp UPA 2004, BiOp Remand 2004, NWPCC Draft research plan 2005 |
| Olfactory imprinting studies | Objective 4) Characterize the site-specific physiological changes that occur in the olfactory system during imprinting to assess imprinting success. | Yakima | SBP, Chapter 4: Management plan, Table 3.41, YSBP, Management Plan Supplement –Table 8, p 26., Chapter 4- Management plan, p76 also see APRE,NWPCC 2004, ISAB 2003, BiOp 2003,BiOp UPA 2004, BiOp Remand 2004, NWPCC Draft research plan 20 |
| Radiotelemetry studies | Objective 2) Describe and compare the prespawning migratory behaviors (e.g. exploring, proving, holding) and spawning site selection of YKFP supplementation fish from each of the acclimation sites using radiotelemetry | Yakima | SBP, Chapter 4: Management plan, Table 3.41, YSBP, Management Plan Supplement –Table 8, p 26., Chapter 4- Management plan, p76 also see APRE,NWPCC 2004, ISAB 2003, BiOp 2003,BiOp UPA 2004, BiOp Remand 2004, NWPCC Draft research plan 200 |
| Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns | Objective 1) Identify and compare the fine spatial and temporal patterns of homing and spawning of wild and YKFP supplementation salmon relative to the Cle Elum hatchery, acclimation sites, and historical and current spawning reaches. Under this objective, we hope to develop guidelines for siting acclimation facilities that will successfully return hatchery fish to target sites of underutilized, newly restore or reconnected habitat while minimizing straying of hatchery fish into areas fully occupied by wild spawners. | Yakima | YSBP, Chapter 4: Management plan, Table 3.41, YSBP, Management Plan Supplement –Table 8, p 26., Chapter 4- Management plan, p76 also see APRE,NWPCC 2004, ISAB 2003, BiOp 2003,BiOp UPA (2004), BiOp Remand (2004) NWPCC Draft research plan (2005) p.22 |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and administer project | Manage and administer project | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2009 | $24,844 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
Metrics |
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| Coordination | Sampling coordination with YN Fisheries and WDFW Biologists | [Work Element Description Not Entered] | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2009 | $24,844 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
Metrics |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct research for all Objectives 1-4 | Objective 1 Identify and compare the fine spatial and temporal patterns of homing and spawning of wild and YKFP supplementation salmon relative to the Cle Elum hatchery, acclimation sites, and historical and current spawning reaches. Under this objective, we hope to develop guidelines for siting acclimation facilities that will successfully return hatchery fish to target sites of underutilized, newly restore or reconnected habitat while minimizing straying of hatchery fish into areas fully occupied by wild spawners. Objective 2) Describe and compare the prespawning migratory behaviors (e.g. exploring, proving, holding) and spawning site selection of YKFP supplementation fish from each of the acclimation sites using radiotelemetry. Objective 3) Compare the homing patterns of pit-tagged fish with known migration histories to test the importance of acclimation time and volitional release for imprinting success. Objective 4) Characterize the site-specific physiological changes that occur in the olfactory system during imprinting to assess imprinting success. | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2010 | $782,597 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct GIS and statistical analysis of data | Conduct GIS and statistical analysis of data | 9/1/2007 | 8/31/2010 | $248,443 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
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| Produce Annual Report | Produce annual report | Write annual report | 9/1/2008 | 8/31/2010 | $12,422 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Write peer reviewed publications | Write peer reviewed publications of results | 9/1/2009 | 8/31/2010 | $124,222 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
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| Outreach and Education | Present experimental results at regional and national meetings | Present results at annual Yakima Basin Science and Management Conference and at regional and national fisheries meetings | 6/15/2008 | 8/31/2010 | $24,844 |
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Biological objectives Acclimation time and volitional release studies Olfactory imprinting studies Radiotelemetry studies Wild vs Hatchery homing patterns |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $114,614 | $133,655 | $133,716 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $57,196 | $66,696 | $66,727 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $51,500 | $30,500 | $33,500 |
| Travel | [blank] | $10,810 | $10,810 | $10,810 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $90,007 | $104,955 | $105,005 |
| Other | Subcontract to University of Washington | $71,041 | $73,867 | $76,807 |
| Totals | $395,168 | $420,483 | $426,565 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $1,242,216 |
| Total work element budget: | $1,242,216 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | 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: $447,893 FY 2011 estimated budget: $447,893 |
Comments: Future monitoring of supplementation homing and spawning |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date: unknown
Comments: Results from these studies may direct future hatchery reform strategies that will require further testing and analysis
Final deliverables:
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 | ProvinceExpense | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Basinwide | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal is very good, and potentially the research has broad application, which should be stressed in the proposal. To be maximally relevant, the proposal should describe more explicitly how the results will inform management across the basin as to what changes are needed in this area. Technical and scientific background: The backgrounds, both technical and scientific were set up very well. It was easy to see where this proposal was going. Rationale and significance to subbasin plans and regional programs: The project is significant to the Yakima subbasin, the Columbia River Basin as a whole, and to measures implemented under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). There was excellent tie-in to the Subbasin Plans and Regional Programs, including the Columbia River Basin as a whole. Relationships to other projects: This is a new project that is adequately related to existing projects in the Yakima subbasin and Columbia River Basin. The relationship to the National Marine Fisheries Service hatchery reform proposal is less clear. Some of the principal investigators serve on both projects. Clarification of any duplication is warranted. Project history: Background work to ensure that the methods are warranted has been completed and was reported. Objectives, methods, and monitoring and evaluation: Objectives are clearly stated. Methods are detailed and complete, as well as being easy to understand. The sponsors have evidently undertaken considerable preparation (seed-money start-up funds) for this proposed study, so that they seem to have a clear idea of the outcomes and the required monitoring and evaluation. Facilities and equipment: These are well delineated by objective and are more than adequate. Personnel appear to be excellent. Information transfer: Plans for direct application of results to on-the-ground management plans is not entirely clear, but the past record of publication is very good. Benefits to focal and non-focal species: Getting an improved understanding of whether volitional release of smolts and acclimation site rearing of late-term smolts improves the use of hatcheries to meet the basin goals for hatchery reform will benefit the focal species. In addition, eliminating human-induced straying for hatchery releases will have great, positive effects on salmon populations. No explicit consideration of effects on non-focal species is given, but little impact is expected beyond the effects of the production releases of hatchery fish. These will occur independently of whether the proposal is executed.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal is very good, and potentially the research has broad application, which should be stressed in the proposal. To be maximally relevant, the proposal should describe more explicitly how the results will inform management across the basin as to what changes are needed in this area. Technical and scientific background: The backgrounds, both technical and scientific were set up very well. It was easy to see where this proposal was going. Rationale and significance to subbasin plans and regional programs: The project is significant to the Yakima subbasin, the Columbia River Basin as a whole, and to measures implemented under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). There was excellent tie-in to the Subbasin Plans and Regional Programs, including the Columbia River Basin as a whole. Relationships to other projects: This is a new project that is adequately related to existing projects in the Yakima subbasin and Columbia River Basin. The relationship to the National Marine Fisheries Service hatchery reform proposal is less clear. Some of the principal investigators serve on both projects. Clarification of any duplication is warranted. Project history: Background work to ensure that the methods are warranted has been completed and was reported. Objectives, methods, and monitoring and evaluation: Objectives are clearly stated. Methods are detailed and complete, as well as being easy to understand. The sponsors have evidently undertaken considerable preparation (seed-money start-up funds) for this proposed study, so that they seem to have a clear idea of the outcomes and the required monitoring and evaluation. Facilities and equipment: These are well delineated by objective and are more than adequate. Personnel appear to be excellent. Information transfer: Plans for direct application of results to on-the-ground management plans is not entirely clear, but the past record of publication is very good. Benefits to focal and non-focal species: Getting an improved understanding of whether volitional release of smolts and acclimation site rearing of late-term smolts improves the use of hatcheries to meet the basin goals for hatchery reform will benefit the focal species. In addition, eliminating human-induced straying for hatchery releases will have great, positive effects on salmon populations. No explicit consideration of effects on non-focal species is given, but little impact is expected beyond the effects of the production releases of hatchery fish. These will occur independently of whether the proposal is executed.