FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200201600

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
25007 Narrative	Narrative
25007 Sponsor Response to the ISRP	Response
Columbia Plateau: Deschutes Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects	Subbasin Map
Columbia Plateau: Deschutes Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects	Subbasin Map
Letter from C. Brun (CTWSRO) to D. Docherty (BPA) RE: Funding concerns for project 25007 due to denied funding for related project 200002900	Correspondence

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Determine lamprey species composition, larval distribution and adult abundance in the Deschutes Subbasin
Proposal ID	200201600
Organization	Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation, Oregon (CTWSRO)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Chris Brun
Mailing address	3430 W. 10th. The Dalles, OR. 97058
Phone / email	5142961041 / cbrun@netcnct.net
Manager authorizing this project	Patty O'Toole
Review cycle	Columbia Plateau
Province / Subbasin	Columbia Plateau / Deschutes
Short description	The project will determine lamprey species composition and larval distribution in the Deschutes R. and tributaries. Adult abundance will be estimated in the Deschutes R.
Target species	Pacific Lamprey, river lamprey, brook lamprey

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description
44.829	-121.086	Deschutes River (Rm. 0-100) Mainstem and Trout Creek (44 49 17.56 121 05 13.74)
45.2302	-121.0595	White River
44.8548	-121.07	Warm Springs River (mainstem and tributaries)
44.7572	-121.2267	Shitike Creek

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description
9402600	Pacific lamprey research and restoration project	Our project is consistent with lamprey research needs identified by this project.
20121	Evaluate habitat use and population dynamics of lampreys in Cedar Creek	We will use survey methodologies developed, in part, by this project.
200002900	Identification of larval Pacific lamprey, river lamprey, and western brook lamprey and thermal requirements of early life history stages of lampreys	Specimens will be supplied to this project for identification and key validation. Results from 2000029 will be used to implement our project.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2002 cost	Subcontractor

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2002 cost
1. Determine larval distribution and associated habitat in the lower Deschutes River subbasin.	a. Survey lower Deschutes subbasin tributaries for larval lamprey presence.	3	$31,360
	b. Determine habitat associations with larval lamprey distribution in lower Deschutes subbasin tributaries.	3	$31,360
2. Determine species composition of Lampetra in the lower Deschutes River sub-basin.	a. Collect and preserve 30 larval samples during implementation of objectives 1 and 3.	1	$5,772
	b. Provide samples to USGS-CRRL for identification.	1	$500
3. Estimate the numbers of lamprey emigrants, by developmental stage, from Warm Springs River and Shitike Creek.	a. Operate Humphrey juvenile emigrant trap in Warm Springs River. Enumerate and identify species composition of emigrants.	3	$3,136
	b. Operate rotary screw trap in Shitike Creek. Enumerate and identify species composition of emigrants.	3	$3,136
4. Evaluate the feasibility of estimating the escapement of adult lamprey in the Deschutes River upstream of Sherar’s Falls and estimate lamprey harvest at Sherar’s Falls.	a. Conduct a mark-recapture experiment to estimate adult lamprey escapement above Sherar's Falls.		$25,088
	b. Conduct a statistical creel survey to estimate harvest of lamprey at Sherar's Falls.	3	$25,088

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Determine larval distribution and associated habitat in the lower Deschutes R. sub-basin.	2003	2004	$63,720
2. Determine species composition of Lampetra in the lower Deschutes R. sub-basin.	2003	2004	$6,272
3. Estimate the numbers of lamprey emigrants, by developmental stage, from Warm Springs R. and Shitike Cr.	2003	2004	$6,272
4. Evaluate the feasibility of estimating the escapement of adult lamprey in the Deschutes River upstream of Sherar’s Falls and estimate lamprey harvest at Sherar’s Falls.	2003	2004	$50,176

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2003	FY 2004
$107,971	$107,971

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2002 cost	Subcontractor

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2002 cost	Subcontractor

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2002 cost
Personnel	FTE: 1, 4 seasonal technicians	$54,433
Fringe	@ 23%	$12,519
Supplies	Includes purchase of two lamprey electrofishing units and pH/conductivity meter.	$15,000
Travel	Vehicle rental, mileage and insurance	$5,700
Indirect	@ 41.4%	$36,288
Capital		$0
NEPA		$0
PIT tags		$0
Subcontractor	GIS and database support	$1,500
		$125,440

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2002 cost	$125,440
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2002 budget request	$125,440
FY 2002 forecast from 2001	$0
% change from forecast	0.0%

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind
CTWSRO	Project Oversight	$3,000	in-kind
CTWSRO	Screw trap and humphrey trap	$10,000	in-kind
CTWSRO	GPS equipment	$3,000	in-kind
USGS-Columbia River Research Lab	Larval identification assistance	$5,000	in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

REVIEW:
ISRP Preliminary Review (ISRP 2001-6)

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate

Date:
Jun 15, 2001

Comment:

Fundable if adequate responses are given to ISRP concerns. Among other pertinent facts, summarized from the fisheries literature, is information on the habitat preference of Pacific lamprey amocoetes. They are quite selective as to substrate type. This might be taken into account in the sampling plan to estimate their total abundance in the stream. The plan described seems inefficient. Lamprey are not likely to be found in cobble or boulder substrate, which probably predominate. A more efficient plan would require some information on location and abundance of substrate types, which might not be available prior to the sample survey. Stratification is ok if the habitat type stays consistent over time.

Sponsor of this proposal should participate in development of the response requested for #199402600 above.

Do not fund until sampling procedures are coordinated with other fisheries and water quality projects. Sampling (stream reach) should be coordinated with Projects #25088 and #25010. We see no reason to have multiple basinwide sampling procedures implemented in different projects. Subsampling procedures can be unique to the project.

Information transfer needs to be to a wider audience.

Please respond to general ISRP comments on this set of Lamprey projects provided above.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
High Priority

Date:
Aug 3, 2001

Comment:

Although little is known about lamprey in the Deschutes Subbasin managers do know population numbers have declined over the years and are likely to continue to decline. If funding/actions are delayed, the ability to conserve/restore lamprey population could be jeopardized.

REVIEW:
ISRP Final Review (ISRP 2001-8)

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Aug 10, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. The response was adequate. Habitat and water quality attributes must be measured by methods that are compatible with regional monitoring and evaluation projects (e.g. #25010).
See ISRP detailed comments on Lamprey projects

REVIEW:
NMFS Review

Recommendation:

Date:
Oct 1, 2001

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU
N/A

Comments

Already ESA Req? N/A

Biop? no

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Jan 3, 2002

Comment:

As part of the current Columbia Plateau review the ISRP (document 2001-8) provided a "fundable" recommendation for a new start proposal for lamprey, project 25007. The proposed project will determine lamprey species composition and larval distribution in the Deschutes River and its tributaries, and determine adult abundance. ISRP, as noted in General Issue 6, has expressed some concerns about the need for coordination and sharing of information on lamprey projects throughout the Columbia Plateau province. Issue summary for the Northwest Power Planning Council's Columbia Plateau provincial review Page 20 Council packet version November 2, 2001

Staff Recommendation: Lamprey are of great cultural significance to the CTWSRO, although little is currently known about the population status in the Deschutes. Project 25007 will help determine the extent of lamprey presence in the Deschutes basin and staff recommends funding the project. The Council should stress the need for coordination of this project with work ongoing in the Umatilla basin and other basins within the Columbia Plateau province. Due to continued importance and complexity of lamprey projects there is a need to have Bonneville provide the role of coordinator of the Technical Working Group for lamprey projects (e.g. similar to the TWG associated with captive propagation projects). This oversight by BPA will allow the project sponsors to address the issues and concerns raised by the ISRP and assimilate the projects to ensure that they are proceeding in a systematic, and logical progression of studies that will benefit the rehabilitation of Pacific Lamprey in a coordinated and cost effective way (see General Issue #6).

Budget effect on base program (Project 25007):

FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004
>Increase $125,440	Increase $107,971	Increase $107,971

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Decision

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Mar 6, 2002

Comment:

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

Accruals look good. 05 objective would be new and would have to be addressed through within year process, SCOPE CHANGE

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

Recommendation:

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

We will ask for a $12,029 increase during FY 2005 to add an objective to this project. The new objective will be to track the movements of adult lamprey in the Deschutes subbasin via radio-telemetry.

REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review

Funding category:
expense

Date:
May 2005

FY05 NPCC start of year:	FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:	FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$107,971	$107,971	$107,971

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website