FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 199405400
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 |
|---|---|
| Revised Budget for 199405400 | Response Attachment |
| Revised Narrative for 199405400 | Response Attachment |
| Protocol for Determining Bull Trout Presence | Response Attachment |
| 199405400 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199405400 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 199405400 Powerpoint Presentation: 2003 Update | Powerpoint Presentation |
| 199405400 Powerpoint Presentation: 2003 Update E-map | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Columbia Plateau: Deschutes Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Deschutes Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | The Population Structure of Bull Trout in the John Day River and Abundance of Bull Trout in Mill Creek. |
| Proposal ID | 199405400 |
| Organization | Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Timothy A. Whitesel |
| Mailing address | 2501 SW First Ave., P.O. Box 59 Portland, OR 97207 |
| Phone / email | 5038725252 / timothy.a.whitesel@state.or.us |
| Manager authorizing this project | Robert Hooton |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | To aid in conservation efforts, assess the population structure of bull trout in the John Day River subbasin, explore methods to monitor the abundance of bull trout in Mill Creek, and describe the piscivorous nature of bull trout in various environments. |
| Target species | Bull trout, (Salvelinus confluentus). |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple areas within the John Day River subbasin, including S.F. Desolation Cr., Baldy Cr., Big Cr., Clear Cr., Call Cr., and Indian Cr. | ||
| Mill Creek and tributaries, in the Walla Walla River subbasin. | ||
| 46.0386 | -118.4778 | Mill Creek |
| 44.8196 | -118.6888 | South Fork Desolation Creek |
| 44.9098 | -118.3176 | Baldy Creek |
| 44.7658 | -118.8742 | Big Creek |
| 44.8213 | -118.45 | Clear Creek |
| 44.3201 | -118.5571 | Call Creek |
| 44.7974 | -118.9114 | Indian Creek |
| 44.9552 | -121.4507 | Warm Springs River |
| 44.66 | -119.83 | Area S. of John Day River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
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Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Completed sampling and DNA analysis of 46 populations of bull trout in Oregon, Washington and Idaho to describe genetic structure of bull trout populations. |
| 1996 | Collected of summer temperature data from streams which contain bull trout and brook trout. |
| 1996 | Completed multiple pass spawning surveys of three streams, three exploratory surveys. |
| 1996 | Completed the 1995 Annual Report. |
| 1997 | Conducted distribution and habitat surveys of 17 streams with sympatric populations of bull trout and brook trout (began in 1996). |
| 1997 | Conducted radio telemetry study of movements and habitat use of bull trout juveniles and adults. |
| 1997 | Collected of summer temperature data from streams which contain bull trout and bull trout. |
| 1997 | Completed multiple pass spawning surveys of three streams, two exploratory surveys. |
| 1997 | Completed statewide bull trout distribution maps (entered into GIS system). |
| 1997 | Made two presentations at the annual meeting of the Oregon Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 1997 | Completed the 1996 Annual Report. |
| 1998 | Completed fieldwork portion of enclosure study of bull trout/brook trout interactions, growth and feeding behavior. |
| 1998 | Conducted radio telemetry study of movements and habitat use of bull trout juveniles and adults. |
| 1998 | Collected of summer temperature data from streams which contain bull trout and bull trout (ongoing). |
| 1998 | Conducted adult and juvenile movement studies in upper John Day and Walla Walla subbasins (ongoing). |
| 1998 | Completed multiple pass spawning surveys of three streams, spawner population estimate of one stream, and one exploratory survey (ongoing). |
| 1998 | Completed thermal videography of Wenaha River (Grande Ronde subbasin). |
| 1998 | Made two presentations at the annual meeting of the Oregon Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 1998 | Made two presentations at the annual Salvelinus confluentus Curiosity Society workshop. |
| 1998 | Made two presentations at the special bull trout meeting of the North Pacific International Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 1999 | Completed analysis of bull trout/brook trout interactions. |
| 1999 | Completed laboratory description of bull trout and brook trout diets. |
| 1999 | Conducted radio telemetry study of movements and habitat use of bull trout juveniles and adults in upper John Day, Walla Walla, Grande Ronde, and Deschutes river subbasins. |
| 1999 | Collected of summer temperature data from streams which contain bull trout and brook trout (ongoing). |
| 1999 | Conducted adult and juvenile movement studies (traps) in upper John Day, Walla Walla, and Deschutes river subbasins (ongoing). |
| 1999 | Conducted distribution and habitat surveys of three stream systems with sympatric populations of bull trout and brook trout in the Deschutes River subbasin. |
| 1999 | Completed multiple pass spawning surveys of three streams and exploratory surveys in four streams (ongoing). |
| 1999 | Estimated age at maturity and spawner abundance in one population of bull trout with resident life history form. |
| 1999 | Made one presentation at the annual meeting of the Oregon Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 1999 | Made one presentations at the special bull trout meeting of the North Pacific International Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 2000 | Presented data at and participated in US Fish and Wildlife sponsored, Recovery Team meetings (ongoing). |
| 2000 | Completed, submitted, and defended master's thesis at Oregon State University on the interactions of bull and brook trout. |
| 2001 | Completed the 1997 Annual Report. |
| 2001 | Completed the 1998 Annual Report. |
| 2001 | Distributed master's thesis on bull and brook trout interactions to regional biologists and managers. |
| 2001 | Made one presentation at the annual meeting of the Oregon Chapter, American Fisheries Society. |
| 2001 | Presented data at and participated in US Fish and Wildlife sponsored, Recovery Team meetings (ongoing). |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199306600 | Northeast Oregon Fish Screening and Passage Project. | Supportive. The population structure of bull trout may be influenced by or reflect screening and passage issues. |
| 200003100 | North Fork John Day Habitat Project. | Supportive. Population structure may be influenced by or reflect habitat availability. |
| 199801800 | John Day Watershed Restoration Project. | Supportive. Passage improvement is likely related to connectiveness and population structure. |
| 199801700 | Eliminate Gravel Push-Up Dams on Lower North Fork John Day. | Supportive. Improvements in habitat and ability to migrate may be related to the connectivity between bull trout populations and their population structure. |
| 199606400 | Walla Walla, Touchet, and Mill Creek Riparian Habitat Enhancement. | Supportive. Enhanced habitat in Mill Creek may support larger numbers of bull trout. The proposed study would maintain and improve a database on the abundance of bull trout in Mill Creek. |
| 200001270 | Monitor and Evaluate the Natural Production, Distribution, Abundance and Genetics of Salmonids. | Supportive. The proposed study would document and maintain a database on the abundance of bull trout in Mill Creek. |
| 199405400 | Bull Trout Genetics, Habitat Needs, Life History… | Supportive. The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation have, and plan to continue, focusing efforts on monitoring abundance in the Descutes River bsain. Results from the proposed project will compliment those from the Deschutes River. |
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 | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective 1. The first objective of this project is to characterize the fine-scale population structuring of bull trout within the John Day River subbasin. | Task 1.1. Using previously collected samples that are archived (Indian Creek, Big Creek, South Fork desolation Creek, Baldy Creek, and Clear Creek from the North Fork John Day River), reanalyze three additional loci. | 1 | $3,100 | Yes |
| Task 1.2. To supplement archived samples, collect fin tissue from 30 additional fish in each of Reynolds Creek, Indian Creek, South Fork Desolation Creek, Call Creek, Clear Creek from the Middle Fork of the John Day River, Big Creek, Baldy Creek, and Cle | 1 | $20,200 | ||
| Task 1.3. Analyze genetic variation among local populations from samples using a combination of data from four microsatellite loci previously analyzed and three additional loci. Samples will be analyzed, likely the year following collections, by the Wil | 1 | $0 | Yes | |
| Task 1.4. Publish results of the analysis annual reports and peer reviewed publications as well as present these results at technical meetings. | 1 | $2,100 | ||
| Objective 2. The second objective of this project is to compare methods that estimate the abundance of spawning bull trout in Mill Creek, a tributary with both migratory and resident spawners. | $0 | |||
| Subobjective 2.1. Estimate the abundance of migratory (fluvial) adult bull trout in Mill Creek. | Task 2.1.1. Count and measure upstream migrants passing the Mill Creek diversion dam. | 3 | $13,500 | Yes |
| Task 2.1.2. Determine size at maturity and the proportion of mature individuals among upstream migrants using ultrasound or endoscopy (see Hemmingsen et al. in press). | 3 | $7,500 | ||
| Task 2.1.3. Mark upstream migrants passing the diversion dam. | 3 | $2,500 | Yes | |
| Task 2.1.4. Estimate total abundance above the diversion dam using snorkel counts of marked and unmarked bull trout and mark-recapture analysis. | 3 | $2,500 | ||
| Subobjective 2.2. Estimate the number and size of bull trout redds and determine the size of females responsible for those redds. | Task 2.2.1. Conduct extensive bi-weekly spawning surveys (see Bellerud et al. 1997). | 3 | $11,000 | |
| Task 2.2.2. Calculate sampling error for redd counts using data from Hemmingsen et al. (in press). | 3 | $2,500 | ||
| Task 2.2.3. Determine if a relationship exists between redd size and female spawner size. If such a relationship does exist, estimate the number of redds made by fluvial and resident female spawners. | 3 | $2,500 | ||
| Subobjective 2.3. Determine the accuracy and precision of redd counts as a measure of the abundance of fluvial bull trout. | Task 2.3.1. Compare redd counts to dam counts and mark-recapture estimates. | 3 | $2,500 | |
| Subobjective 2.4. Estimate the number of resident adult bull trout. | Task 2.4.1. Estimate densities of bull trout (< 300 mm) in randomly selecting stream reaches. Reach length will be set at 30 times the active channel width (or approximately 100 m). Reaches would be snorkeled and calibrated for snorkeling efficiency. | 3 | $5,250 | |
| Task 2.4.2. Determine size at maturity and the proportion of mature individuals using ultrasound or endoscopy (see Hemmingsen et al. in press). | 3 | $3,750 | ||
| Task 2.4.3. Extrapolate densities of adults to produce an estimate of total population size using area-under-the-curve techniques (Dambacher et al. 1999). | 3 | $2,500 | ||
| Subobjective 2.5. Determine the accuracy and precision of redd counts as a measure of the abundance of resident bull trout. | Task 2.5.1. Compare redd counts to surveys estimates of resident bull trout. | 3 | $2,500 | |
| Subobjective 2.6. Disseminate information in a timely and effective manner. | Task 2.6.1. Publish results of the analysis annual reports and peer reviewed publications as well as present these results at technical meetings. | 3 | $2,500 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective 1. The first objective of this project is to characterize the fine-scale population structuring of bull trout within the John Day River subbasin. | 2003 | 2004 | $49,500 |
| Objective 2. The second objective of this project is to compare methods that estimate the abundance of spawning bull trout in Mill Creek, a tributary with both migratory and resident spawners. | 2003 | 2004 | $123,400 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2003 |
|---|---|
| $78,500 | $94,400 |
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 |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.25 | $33,002 |
| Fringe | 38.0% | $12,540 |
| Supplies | $3,400 | |
| Travel | $3,700 | |
| Indirect | 24.5% | $11,158 |
| Capital | endoscope | $3,500 |
| NEPA | none | $0 |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 0 | $0 |
| Subcontractor | genetics analysis and operating the fish ladder | $19,100 |
| $86,400 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $86,400 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $86,400 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $392,654 |
| % change from forecast | -78.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
This reduction reflects the division of a systemwide project (that was used to make the FY 2002 forecast) to a province-specific project.
Reason for change in scope
Implementation of the provincial review process.
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Forest Service | Personal services (FY 2002-2004). | $29,000 | in-kind |
| ODFW | Personal services (FY 2002-2004). | $22,700 | in-kind |
| University of Montana | Personal Services and supplies. | $2,700 | in-kind |
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
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable if adequate responses are given to ISRP concerns. The stated objective is to test night snorkeling efficacy versus day snorkeling or electrofishing is likely not necessary. Night snorkeling is generally recognized as an efficient method for detecting bull trout. There may be logistical reasons to explore to the relationship between detections based on day snorkeling and day electrofishing, however the proposal could have described this need more compellingly. Thus, the need for tasks associated with this objective need to be better justified to support funding. For the purposes of management of bull trout in the Deschutes basin, it is doubtful that the precision generated by the methods comparison is necessary. Relative abundance and trend data probably give sufficient resolution for most management level questions.
The proposal implies that part of the rationale for the comparison of sampling methods is the inclusion of the Deschutes data into a larger regional bull trout dataset being assembled by Russ Thurow and colleagues at the USFS Rocky Mountain Experiment Station in Boise. The presentation amplified this relationship. The proposal needs to provide additional documentation on the linkage to the USFS regional protocol and the involvement of Thurow et al., even if no funding is allocated to the Boise station.
Study reaches need to be selected in cooperation with Projects #25088 and #25010. Use of index reaches (Objective 1 and 3) or survey of known spawning ground surveys (Objective 3) have proven to be unacceptable in most fisheries monitoring and evaluation programs, e.g., the Oregon Coastal Coho surveys where they have been replaced by probabilistic sampling procedures developed by the EPA\EMP program. Selection of long-term sampling reaches for this project should be selected in cooperation with Projects #25088 and #25010. "Index sites" could be used for development of subsampling procedures, but they should be part of a systematic sample of collocated sites if possible.
Comment:
This project now includes the proposed work submitted by the CTWSRO under the same project number as well as Objective 4 of the original 25088 proposal (i.e., pre-ISRP review) that was submitted by ODFW. ODFW and the CTWSRO will be cooperators on this project. The RFC questions whether it is BPA's responsibility to fund AFS protocol evaluations. The RFC also indicated that all ODFW bull trout proposals that will be submitted in the upcoming provinces should be grouped under one project number (i.e., 199405400) [Additional Comments in another Record, for same project:] The activities in this proposal are now Objectives 3, 6, 7, and 8 in ODFW's Project Number 199405400. In previous years, these objectives were included in ODFW's 199405400.Comment:
Fundable. The response addressed the ISRP's concerns very well.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUN/A
Comments
Already ESA Req? N/A
Biop? no
Comment:
All of this work by ODFW and the Tribe would be covered under this project number; however, BPA does not believe that the funding of AFS protocol evaluations is its responsibility.Comment:
Project 199405400 Characterize the Migratory Patterns, Structure, Abundance and Status of Bull Trout in the Plateau represents a joint ODFW and CTWSRO project, plus the bull trout component of Project 25088 (see Council comments for proposal 25088). The project includes ongoing work from a CTWSRO component for the Deschutes (see Deschutes Issue 3) and an ongoing ODFW component in the John Day. It also includes the bull trout EMAP assessment work that had been an aspect of ODFW project 25088. CBFWA and ISRP agreed on a fundable - high priority recommendation for the project. Project sponsors note that conglomerating these tasks results in a 5% savings over what it would have cost to fund the tasks separately.
Staff Recommendation: Funding depends on Council resolution of General Issue 7 (bull trout new work) and the application of the proposed funding criteria that relate to new assessment work (for the effect on assessment work portion of the proposal). Much of the work in the project is ongoing and would merit continued funding under the funding criteria that prioritizes continuing services for ongoing projects. The October 29 letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service also recommended that the project be supported to meet measures and terms and conditions in the BiOp. The new work involving tasks added from project 25088 would appear to be assessment type of activities. This work was also supported by the Service and appears to support subbasin planning under the Council's program.
Budget effect on base program (Project 199405400):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $154,340 | Increase $154,340 | Increase $154,340 |
Comment:
Bund - BPA will seek additional review of project objectives with the project sponsor in order to arrive at an appropriate budget during the contracting process.NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $490,750 | $490,750 | $490,750 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website