FY 2003 Columbia Cascade proposal 200302300
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 29040 Narrative | Narrative |
| Sponsor Response to ISRP | Response |
| 29040 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Columbia Cascade: Okanogan Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Cascade: Okanogan Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | OK-11 Develop And Propagate Local Okanogan River Summer/Fall Chinook |
| Proposal ID | 200302300 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation (CCT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Jerry Marco |
| Mailing address | CCT Fish and Wildlife Department P.O. Box 150 Nespelem, Washington 99155 |
| Phone / email | 5096342114 / cctfish@mail.wsu.edu |
| Manager authorizing this project | Joe Peone |
| Review cycle | Columbia Cascade |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Cascade / Okanogan |
| Short description | Project will acclimate existing summer chinook production near historic habitat, increase production for the Okanogan and upper middle Columbia rivers, initiate production of late-arriving fall chinook, and initiate a local chinook brood stock. |
| Target species | Summer/fall Chinook |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| This project would affect the entire 124 km of the Okanogan River and the Columbia River below Chief Joseph Dam | ||
| 48.32 | -119.61 | Okanogan River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| RPA # 171 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| N/A |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selective Fish Collection and Harvesting Gear | will provide fish for selective harvest |
| 16 | Assess the Success of Summer/Fall Chinook Spawning above Chief Joseph | will provide fish for passage and spawning |
| Okanogan Chinook M&E Program | will evaluate effects of chinook rearing program |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Complete HGMP | 0 | $0 | Yes | |
| 2. Complete 3-Step Process | 2.1 Complete Step 1, Master Plan | 1 | $70,000 | Yes |
| 2.2 Complete Step 2, Prelim. design and NEPA on 2 acclimation facilities | 1 | $10,000 | Yes | |
| 2.2 Complete Step 2 on chinook hatchery | 2 | $250,000 | Yes | |
| 3. Secure and operate Bonaparte Pond for acclimation | 3.1 Test Ellisforde settling pond as acclimation site | 1 | $0 | |
| 3.2 Negotiate long-term agreement for Bonaparte pond use | 0.25 | $0 | ||
| 3.3 Obtain water and discharge permits | 0.25 | $8,500 | Yes | |
| 4. Secure and operate Tonasket Pond for acclimation | 4.1 Test Ellisforde settling pond as acclimation site | 1 | $0 | |
| 4.2 Negotiate long-term agreement for Tonasket pond use | 0.25 | $0 | ||
| 4.3 Obtain water and discharge permits | 0.25 | $8,500 | Yes | |
| 5. Propagation program for late-arriving chinook | 5.1 HGMP, Master Plan, and NEPA | 0 | $0 | |
| 5.2 Plan acclimation facilities | 0 | $0 | ||
| 8. Contract Administration | 1 | $5,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Complete 3-Step Process | 2004 | 2006 | $150,000 |
| 10. Contract Administration | 2004 | 2007 | $20,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $155,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. Propagation program for late-arriving chinook - construct acclimation facilities | 2006 | 2007 | $0 |
| 6. Construction Chinook hatchery below Chief Joseph Dam | 2006 | 2007 | $0 |
| 7. Develop collection capability for local summer/fall chinook brood stock | 2006 | 2007 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Secure and operate Bonaparte Pond for acclimation | 3.4 O&M Bonaparte Pond | 1 | $120,000 | |
| 4. Secure and operate Tonasket Pond for acclimation | 4.4 O&M Tonasket Pond | 1 | $120,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Secure and operate Bonaparte Pond for acclimation | 2004 | 2007 | $340,000 |
| 4. Secure and operate Tonasket Pond for acclimation | 2004 | 2007 | $340,000 |
| 5. Operate fall chinook acclimation ponds | 2007 | $0 | |
| 6. Operate summer/fall chinook hatchery at Chief Joseph | 2007 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $170,000 | $170,000 | $180,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Secure and operate Bonaparte Pond for acclimation | 3.5 M&E Bonaparte Pond | 0.75 | $5,000 | |
| 4. Secure and operate Tonasket Pond for acclimation | 4.5 M&E Tonasket Pond | 0.75 | $5,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Secure and operate Bonaparte Pond for acclimation | 2004 | 2007 | $22,000 |
| 4. Secure and operate Tonasket Pond for acclimation | 2004 | 2007 | $22,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $10,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.9 | $79,000 |
| Fringe | @ 40% | $31,000 |
| Supplies | $62,000 | |
| Travel | $8,000 | |
| Indirect | @ 20% | $16,000 |
| NEPA | $10,000 | |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | Master Plan | $70,000 |
| Subcontractor | Hatchery Preliminary Design | $250,000 |
| Subcontractor | Acclimation pond modification | $76,000 |
| $602,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $602,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $602,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Other budget explanation
Cost - sharing with mid-Columbia PUDs will likely be a part of this program. BPA costs attributed to mitigation for Grand Coulee can be credited in U.S. Treasury repayments at about a 50% level.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable only if response is adequate
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed. The proposal is for several actions aimed at increasing the abundance of summer/fall chinook in the Okanogan River and the mainstem Columbia River directly below Chief Joseph Dam. Several acclimation ponds are proposed to hold chinook for release in the Similkameen downstream from the existing facility, with the objective of utilizing what is claimed to be underseeded habitat. While the proposal makes a rather convincing argument that hatchery releases should be dispersed more widely, and describes potential sources of fish, there is no discussion of the possibility that fish could be reared elsewhere and released at a number of points downstream of the Similkameen facility.Justification needs to be given that developing a local broodstock is necessary. What can be gained with this approach? Why not continue using the current broodstock? Justification should be provided on the need for this level of intervention? Justification also needs to be given for the acclimation facility. Direct plants from trucks may be just as effective or more so. Explain the relationship of this to the PUD HCP, if any.
Comment:
The project sponsor has reduced Task 2.2 by $200,000 in 2003. Objective 3.3 or 4.3 can be delayed until 2004 transferring $8,500 from 2003 to 2004.Comment:
Fundable. The proposal is for several actions aimed at increasing the abundance of summer/fall chinook in the Okanogan River and the mainstem Columbia River directly below Chief Joseph Dam. Several acclimation ponds are proposed to hold chinook for release in the Similkameen downstream from the existing facility, with the objective of utilizing what is claimed to be underseeded habitat. The proposal made a rather convincing argument that hatchery releases should be dispersed more widely, and describes potential sources of fish. The response addressed the ISRP issues in regard to the possibility that fish could be reared elsewhere and released at a number of points downstream of the Similkameen facility. In general, the response adequately addressed the ISRP questions and concerns, but the justification for focus on development of a local broodstock was weak.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUHatchery/Supplementation Project - Project will distribute existing summer chinook production to historic but underseeded habitat with intent to increase production of Okanogan and Upper Mid-Columbia. Development of local brood stock may promote biological diversity.
Comments
No direct benefit to listed population, although results may indicate whether reintroduction or supplementation will work in the Okanogan Watershed for other species/stocks. Sponsor claims RPA 171 (BOR must fund hatchery reform), but that process presumes an approved HGMP that calls for a particular reform and relevance to listed fish. More acclimation sites may be good, but the need has not been substantiated yet.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? No
Comment:
Recommend deferral to Subbasin Planning; in addition, this appears to be a partial responsibility of Douglas County PUD in its performance under an existing HCP.Comment:
Project Issue 3: New proposals prioritized by the Columbia Cascade fish and wildlife managers to fit within the province allocation
After working with existing projects, additional funds remained within the province allocation. The prioritization group sought to add projects that advance their most pressing management objectives and also had broad support from the ISRP, CBFWA, Bonneville, and NOAA Fisheries for ESA needs. Three of the four projects proposed have across the board support from the entities that reviewed the proposals:
(a) Project 29040 OK-11 Develop and Propagate Local Okanogan River Summer/Fall Chinook (supported by ISRP, CBFWA, Bonneville; no ESA applicability),
(b) Project 29026 Hanan-Detwiler Passage Improvements (supported by ISRP, CBFWA, Bonneville, NOAA - RPA 149), and
(c) Project 29027 Comprehensive Inventory and Prioritization of Fish Passage and Screening Problems in the Wenatchee and Entiat (supported by ISRP, CBFWA, Bonneville, NOAA - RPA 149, 154).
The fourth project is 29033 Design and Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation Associated with the Reestablishment of Okanogan Basin Natural Production. (supported by ISRP, CBFWA and NOAA-RPAs 182, 184). Bonneville was the long dissenter, rating the project as a "C" and suggesting that this be deferred until after subbasin planning. The sponsor reports that recent discussions with Bonneville may yield a more favorable rating for this project. In any event, the Confederated Colville Tribes states that this project is critical for meeting its overall management objectives for the Okanogan subbasin.
Council Recommendation: The Council recommends funding for these four new projects at the levels identified in the attached projects table. These projects represent the highest priorities of the group working in the Columbia Cascade province. The ISRP supports each project, and two of the projects add ESA applicability as determined by NOAA Fisheries. The Council does not believe that deferring projects pending completion of a regional RM&E plan is appropriate given what appears to be the difficulty and delay the region, and particularly the federal agencies leading the effort, are having in making progress in that area.
BPA Funding Decision
Fund when Funds available. Not critical.
Apr 30, 2003
Comment:
Fund for preparation of Master Plan only at this time, per discussion with CCT (Est. $70,000). Subsequent funding is contingent upon review and approval of the Master Plan by the Council.Comment:
Now called Chief Joseph Dam hatchery, contracted for Master Plan development in 2003. CAPITAL, Need determination from council on STEP process, 2004 estimate = master planning. 2005 = design, depends on outcome of Step 1, Master plan.Comment:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
capital
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $575,000 | $1,375,000 | $1,375,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website