FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200200600
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 |
|---|---|
| 25053 Narrative | Narrative |
| 200200600 Powerpoint Presentation: 2003 Update | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Columbia Plateau: Tucannon Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Tucannon Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Evaluate bull trout movements in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers |
| Proposal ID | 200200600 |
| Organization | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Idaho Fishery Resource Office (USFWS/IFRO) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Micheal P. Faler |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 18 Ahsahka, ID 83520 |
| Phone / email | 2084767242 / micheal_faler@fws.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Howard Burge |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Mainstem Snake |
| Short description | Determine spatial and temporal distribution of migratory bull trout in the Tucannon River and Lower Snake River. Estimate “take” and identify passage limitations in the Snake River resulting from the hydropower system. |
| Target species | Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tucannon River and the Lower Snake River - particularly at or between Lower Monumental and Little Goose Dams. This project is proposed for both the Tucannon and Mainstem Snake Subbasins. | ||
| 46.5575 | -118.174 | Tucannon River |
| 46.59 | -118.28 | Snake River |
| 46.38 | -117.69 | Tucannon River |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 199401807 | Continue with Implementation of the Pataha Model Watershed Plan | The proposed project will provide information about bull trout distribution and movements in the Tucannon River that may effect the model watershed project for planning and implementing habitat improvement projects in Pataha Creek, a Tucannon tributary. |
| 199401806 | Implement the Tucannon River Model Watershed Plan to restore salmonid habitats. | The proposed project will provide information about bull trout distribution and movements that should be of benefit to the model watershed project for planning and implementing habitat improvement projects. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | a. Prepare documents for state collection permit and intraservice consultation (ESA) approval. Forms submitted for Section 10, Take Authorization submitted in March, 2001. | ongoing | $0 | |
| b. Purchase 40 radio-tags from Lotek Engineering. | 2002-2004 (3) | $12,200 | ||
| c. Purchase 2 dsp compatible radio receivers from Lotek Engineering. | 2002 (1) | $24,400 | ||
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | a. Coordinate with University of Idaho Cooperative Fishery Research Unit to activate and/or re-establish fixed data logging sites at the fishways in Lower Monumental and Little Goose dams. | ongoing | $2,440 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Lower Snake River. | 2003 | 2004 | $24,400 |
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | 2003 | 2005 | $7,320 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| $14,640 | $14,640 | $2,440 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | d. Surgically implant radio tags in 20-40 bull trout of appropriate size (dependant on run size) captured at the Tucanon Hatchery trap. PIT tag all captured bull trout (WDFW will assist). | 2002-2004 (3) | $18,140 | Yes |
| e. Establish and monitor/download a fixed-site receiver on the lower Tucannon River to detect fish movements past this location. (WDFW responsibility). | 2002-2005 (4) | $731 | Yes | |
| f. Monitor movements of radio-tagged bull trout in the Tucannon River by truck at least once per week, year round. (WDFW responsibility). | 2002-2005 (4) | $14,260 | Yes | |
| g. Establish and monitor/download a fixed-site receiver at the Tucannon Fish Hatchery periodically when bull trout are likely to be moving in the upper Tucannon River. (WDFW responsibility). | 2002-2005 (4) | $610 | Yes | |
| h. Monitor movements of radio-tagged bull trout in the Tucannon and Snake rivers by aircraft monthly, between the months of November and May (7 observations/fish/year). | 2003-2005 (3) | $0 | ||
| i. Monitor movements of radio-tagged bull trout in the Snake River by shoreline and boat bi-monthly between the months of November and May (14 observations/fish/year) | 2003-2005 (3) | $0 | ||
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | b. Operate and download data weekly at fixed telemetry sites from November through May(28 downloads/site/year - Univ. of Idaho will assist). | 2003-2005 (3) | $0 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucanon and Lower Snake rivers. | 2003 | 2005 | $234,932 |
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | 2003 | 2005 | $85,421 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| $109,089 | $114,543 | $96,721 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | g. Perform unscheduled maintenance on vehicles, boats, and radio-tracking equipment. | ongoing | $7,320 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | 2003 | 2005 | $21,960 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| $7,320 | $7,320 | $7,320 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | h. Compile bull trout observation data, and delineate river reach distribution based on upstream and downstream limits of observed movements. (WDFW will assist) | 2003-2005 | $1,525 | Yes |
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | c. Evaluate data to determine bull trout use of the fishways. | 2003-2005 | $0 | |
| d. Calculate passage rates associated with bull trout that enter adult fishways at the dams. | 2003-2005 | $0 | ||
| e. Compare bull trout passage rates to rates observed from anadromous salmonids | 2003-2005 | $0 | ||
| 3. Estimate frequency of bull trout fall back at Lower Snake River dams. | a. Plot movements of individual radio-tagged fish to determine timing and frequency of fall back through Snake River dams. | 2003-2005 | $0 | |
| 4. Determine if bull trout losses result from movements out of Lower Monumental Pool. | a. Evaluate movement plots of individual radio tagged fish to determine if those individuals that leave Lower Monumental Pool return the following spring. | 2003-2005 | $0 | |
| 5. Summarize and distribute the information to others. | a. Compile and summarize data and write annual, and final reports. (WDFW will assist) | $0 | Yes | |
| b. Present information to others in the subbasin at various meetings. (WDFW will assist). | $0 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine the spatial and temporal distribution of adult migratory bull trout in the Tucannon and Lower Snake rivers. | 2003 | 2006 | $81,705 |
| 2. Determine bull trout use and passage efficiency in fishways at Lower Snake River dams. | 2003 | 2006 | $55,776 |
| 3. Estimate frequency of bull trout fall back at Lower Snake River dams. | 2003 | 2005 | $7,676 |
| 4. Determine if bull trout losses result from movements out of Lower Monumental Pool. | 2003 | 2006 | $7,676 |
| 5. Summarize and distribute the information to others. | 2003 | 2006 | $65,632 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $62,592 | $65,721 | $69,006 | $21,146 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | $9,000 | |
| Fringe | ~25% | $3,000 |
| Supplies | 40 transmitters, vehicle and equip. maint., etc | $16,000 |
| Travel | $2,000 | |
| Indirect | 22 % | $14,637 |
| Capital | 2 receivers | $20,000 |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 200 | $450 |
| Subcontractor | 0.2FTE Tech 2, benefits, overhead, supplies, travel | $16,539 |
| $81,626 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $81,626 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $81,626 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDFW | use of one or two receivers part time, office space, vehicle, etc | $6,000 | in-kind |
| USFWS | office space, computers, vehicles, permitting preparation, etc | $7,500 | in-kind |
| Univ. of Idaho | collection of data from fixed receivers at dams | $2,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable - no response required
Fundable - no response required
Date:
Jun 15, 2001
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. This proposal is result of careful planning and thinking. Unfortunately, its success may be limited by a lack of suitable fish for tagging. Can some arrangement be made to delay the project if a useful number of fish are not available this year? Agency accounting procedures may preclude the investigators from delaying project implementation for a year if the fish are not available.
The project intends to collect information that is not now available on bull trout movements.
This project is timely in that it would make use of telemetry equipment already set up by USGS at the regional dams of interest (Snake R. dams). A few extra telemetry stations on the Tucannon would add to the network that could remotely detect the tagged bull trout. Some additional manual tracking would be needed where fixed monitors are not available. It seems like a good opportunity to learn more about the potential long-range migrations of this still somewhat mysterious species.
They might consider acoustic tags for alternative marking schemes for some components (e.g., bull trout utilization of deepwater habitats or reservoirs).
Comment:
Tied to the USFWS bull trout bi-op.Comment:
Fundable. This proposal is result of careful planning and thinking. Unfortunately, its success may be limited by a lack of suitable fish for tagging. Can some arrangement be made to delay the project if a useful number of fish are not available this year? Agency accounting procedures may preclude the investigators from delaying project implementation for a year if the fish are not available.The project intends to collect information that is not now available on bull trout movements.
This project is timely in that it would make use of telemetry equipment already set up by USGS at the regional dams of interest (Snake R. dams). A few extra telemetry stations on the Tucannon would add to the network that could remotely detect the tagged bull trout. Some additional manual tracking would be needed where fixed monitors are not available. It seems like a good opportunity to learn more about the potential long-range migrations of this still somewhat mysterious species.
They might consider acoustic tags for alternative marking schemes for some components (e.g., bull trout utilization of deepwater habitats or reservoirs).
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUN/A
Comments
Already ESA Req? N/A
Biop? no
Comment:
The proposal needs to be coordinated with any COE plans to expand the counting period at Snake River dams per the USFWS’ Bull Trout Biological Opinion. The project appears to be necessary and cost-efficient. Consideration should be given to expanding the proposal to integrate radio tagging of Bull Trout populations from other Snake River tributaries to assess their movement past Snake River dams – make use of proposed radio receiver effort. This project will help BPA implement actions 11.A.3.1.d and 11.A.3.1.f in the USFWS’ Biological Opinion. It is a well presented and justified proposal with a reasonable budget. Furthermore, the proposal could benefit from some minor additional tasks and budget (probably < 10%) to collect bull trout for radio tagging in the lower Tucannon and to radio tag specimens that occur incidentally in the juvenile collection systems at lower Snake River dams. This will better satisfy the USFWS’ Biological Opinion and help address an ISRP concern about sufficient samples. The project sponsor is agreeable to this.Comment:
Comment:
BPA intends to fund as implementation of the USFWS' Bull Trout Biological Opinion (actions 11.A.3.1.d and 11.A.3.1.f.) The proposal needs to be coordinated with any COE plans to expand the counting period of Snake River dams. Consideration should be given to expanding the proposal to integrate radio tagging of Bull Trout populations from other Snake River tributaries to assess their movement past Snake River dams -make use of proposed radio receiver effort. The proposal could benefit from some minor additional tasks and budget (probably <10%) to collect bull trout for radio tagging in the lower Tucannon and to radio tag specimens that occur incidentally in the juvenile collection systems at lower Snake River dams. This will better satisfy the USFWS' Biological Opinion and help address an ISRP concern about sufficient samples.Comment:
Project was not recommended, but Bi-op BPA project.Comment:
REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
expense
Date:
May 2005
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $175,487 | $175,487 | $175,487 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website