FY07-09 proposal 200302900
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Assess the feasibility of the Upper Malheur Watershed to support the reintroduction of anadromous Fish populations above the Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoirs. |
| Proposal ID | 200302900 |
| Organization | Burns Paiute Tribe |
| Short description | Assess the feasibility of the Upper Malheur Watershed to support the reintroduction of anadromous Fish populations above the Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoirs. Complete a pathogen study on all existing pathogens in the Malheur Subbasin |
| Information transfer | The Information collect will be compiled into a final annual report that will assist scientist in the future, and will aid in the reintroduction of anadromous fish in the Malheur Subbasin. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Jason Lipe | Burns Paiute Tribe Fish and Wildlife | jason.lipe@burnspaiute-nsn.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Jason Lipe | Burns Paiute Tribe Fish and Wildlife | jason.lipe@burnspaiute-nsn.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Middle Snake / Malheur
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| -118.6027 | 44.2301 | Malheur | Headwaters of the upper Malheur and North Fork Malheur River |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESUsecondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 200000900 | Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigati | Restoring ecosystems and native resident fish and wildlife communities |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull trout recovery | Use strategies consistent with Bull Trout Recovery Plan (USFWS 2002). | Malheur | Goal-2 Design and implement a standardized monitoring program to assess the effectiveness of recovery efforts affecting bull trout and their habitats. |
| Develop Redband Trout Strategy | Develop a redband trout strategy based on more complete information. | Malheur | Strategy - Develop Strategy to Prevent Decline or Enhance Redband Populations |
| out-of -subbasin effects (obstructions) | Mitigate for loss of anadromous fish species in the Malheur Subbasin through substitution programs that emphasize the long-term sustainability of native resident fish in native habitat wherever possible | Malheur | Evaluate and Recommend Substitution Projects |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce Plan | Develop a comprehensive plan that outlines the process in which anadromous fish are to be reintroduced. | Develop a comprehensive plan to detail the feasibility of reintroducing salmon in the Malheur Subbasin. This plan will consist of an adult salmon survivability and spawning success, egg to fry survivability rates, fry to smolt/juvinile survivability, and juvenile migration behavior and survivability rates. This study will also address the effects salmon reintroduction will have on native resident fish | 1/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 | $59,804 |
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Biological objectives out-of -subbasin effects (obstructions) |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Analyze Data | Compile all existing data in final report including recommendations on tasks needed to facilitate the reintroduction of anadromous fish within the Malheur Subbasin to develop a plan. | 1/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 | $39,869 |
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Biological objectives out-of -subbasin effects (obstructions) |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributary Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Implementation/Compliance Monitoring |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Laboratory analyze | Subcontract ODFW Pathogen and Disease Laboratory to analyze tissue samples collected. | 1/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 | $20,822 |
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Biological objectives out-of -subbasin effects (obstructions) |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project implementation |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Pathology Study | Conduct pathogen assessment to determine re-introduction risk to native resident fish and determine the presence of various pathogens. | 1/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 | $62,274 |
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Biological objectives out-of -subbasin effects (obstructions) |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project implementation/compliance monitoring |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Natural Resource Specialist 2 | $41,243 | $41,244 | $0 |
| Fringe Benefits | Benefits | $18,560 | $18,560 | $0 |
| Supplies | supplies | $2,575 | $2,575 | $0 |
| Travel | Vehicle cost and Per Diem | $7,836 | $7,836 | $0 |
| Overhead | Indirect | $21,170 | $21,170 | $0 |
| Totals | $91,384 | $91,385 | $0 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $182,769 |
| Total work element budget: | $182,769 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | 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: $0 FY 2011 estimated budget: $0 |
Comments: Preliminary study for salmon reintroduction |
Future O&M costs: N/A
Termination date:
Comments:
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 | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: In the previous funding cycle the ISRP's recommendation was "Fundable as a planning and prioritization exercise," but on further consideration the ISRP considers the current proposal as only marginally justified, at best, as a planning exercise. Given the current context of the Snake River Complex, the benefits to fish and wildlife from this project are not justified. The pathogen component of the study is out of phase (it should follow an assessment of the feasibility of reintroduction) and not justified in a compelling fashion. The remaining objective is to "Develop a comprehensive plan to detail the feasibility of reintroducing salmon in the Malheur Subbasin. This plan will consist of an adult salmon survivability and spawning success, egg to fry survivability rates, fry to smolt/juvenile survivability, and juvenile migration behavior and survivability rates. This study will also address the effects salmon reintroduction will have on native resident fish." Most of the issues involved with this proposal are outside the realm of science, and what science there is has not been convincingly presented.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: In the previous funding cycle the ISRP's recommendation was "Fundable as a planning and prioritization exercise," but on further consideration the ISRP considers the current proposal as only marginally justified, at best, as a planning exercise. Given the current context of the Snake River Complex, the benefits to fish and wildlife from this project are not justified. The pathogen component of the study is out of phase (it should follow an assessment of the feasibility of reintroduction) and not justified in a compelling fashion. The remaining objective is to "Develop a comprehensive plan to detail the feasibility of reintroducing salmon in the Malheur Subbasin. This plan will consist of an adult salmon survivability and spawning success, egg to fry survivability rates, fry to smolt/juvenile survivability, and juvenile migration behavior and survivability rates. This study will also address the effects salmon reintroduction will have on native resident fish." Most of the issues involved with this proposal are outside the realm of science, and what science there is has not been convincingly presented.