FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 199703400
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 |
|---|---|
| 199703400 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199703400 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 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 | Monitoring Fine Sediment Grande Ronde and John Day Rivers |
| Proposal ID | 199703400 |
| Organization | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Dale McCullough |
| Mailing address | 729 NE Oregon, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97232 |
| Phone / email | 5037311306 / mccd@critfc.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | Phil Roger |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | Monitor surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation in cleaned gravel in spring chinook spawning habitats in monitored river reaches, analyze potential trends and relationships in data, and relate to salmon survival. |
| Target species | Primarily spring chinook salmon (Mid-Columbia Spring-run ESU (John Day) and Snake River Spring/Summer-run ESU (Grande Ronde-Threatened)), also steelhead (Middle Columbia River ESU (John Day-Threatened) and Snake River Basin ESU (Grande Ronde-Threatened)) |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 44.912 | -118.388 | Mainstem North Fork John Day River (NFJDR) reach, Wallowa Whitman National Forest (WWNF), Grant Co, paralleling the S side of USFS road 73, from ~0.8 km to ~1.5 km E of the junction of USFS roads 73 and 52, ~12.8 km NNE of the town of Granite. |
| 44.826 | -118.454 | Granite Creek (NFJDR trib.) reach, Umatilla National Forest and Grant Co., parallelling the S side USFS road 1035 from ~ .8km to ~1.2km west of junction of USFS road 1035 and Highway 24, ~ 5km NW of the town of Granite |
| 45.068 | -118.313 | Upper Grande Ronde River (Blue Mtn. Province) reach, WWNF, Union Co., paralleling the W side of USFS road 5125, near decommissioned Woodley Campground, ~ 20.6 km SSE of town of Starkey |
| 45.126 | -117.667 | Catherine Creek (Blue Mtn. Province) reach, WWNF, Union Co., paralleling the S side of USFS road 7785 and E side of Highway 203, ~ 17.5 km SE of town of Union |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Action 154 | NMFS | BPA shall work with the NWPPC to ensure development and updating of subbasin assessments and plans; match state and local funding for coordinated development of watershed assessments and plans; and help fund technical support for subbasin and watershed plan implementation from 2001 to 2006. Planning for priority subbasins should be completed by the 2003 check-in. The action agencies will work with other Federal agencies to ensure that subbasin and watershed assessments and plans are coordinated across non-Federal and Federal land ownerships and programs. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Publication of an article summarizing results of previous unfunded work similar to the project in a peer-reviewed proceedings (Rhodes and Purser, 1998). |
| 1998 | Biological assessment completed and consultation with NMFS concluded with letter concurring that the project was unlikely to adversely affect spring/summer chinook or their habitat. |
| 1998-2000 | Surface fine data and bulk samples (shovel method) collected in four reaches in Grande Ronde and John Day Rivers and containers of cleaned gravels placed in streambed excavated to mimic salmon redds, prior to the onset of salmon spawning (Aug.- Sept). |
| 1998-2000 | Mid-winter collection of previously emplaced containers of gravels for particle size analysis and determination of level of mid-winter sedimentation of fine sediments. |
| 1999 | Annual report summarizing results of 1998 surface fine sediment monitoring and relationship to quantitative substrate objectives in regional habitat protection/restoration plans (e.g., CRITFC, 1995; NMFS, 1995). |
| 2000 | Annual report documents: overwinter sedimentation occurs consistently in cleaned gravels in all monitored reaches; visual estimates of surface fine sediment provid a relatively unbiased estimator of measured levels, while pebble counts are less accurate. |
| 2001 | Annual report documents same results as in 2000, but with more data. Documented improving trend in surface fines from 1998-2001 in Grande Ronde and Granite Creek, but a deteriorating trend for same period in NFJDR. Catherine Creek data exhibits no trend |
| 2001 | Article summarizing project results in process for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | none | Other projects are not directly dependent on the funding of this project, but the project results can be used to ascertain the need for additional restoration measures and complement subbasin and watershed planning efforts. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Annually determine if substrate goals of CRITFC (1995) and NMFS (1995) (<20% surface fines in spawning habitat) are met in monitored reaches. | a. Annually measure surface fine sediment via several methods in monitored reaches in John Day and Grande Ronde Rivers and statistically analyze data from each method and compare to substrate goals. | Annually, on-going | $9,778 | |
| 2. Measure overwinter sedimentation in cleaned gravels in spawning habitat to provide an indication of amount of fine sediment in redds during incubation period to determine compliance with NPPC FW program goals for substrate. | a. Placement and collection of containers of cleaned gravels in spawning habitat and particle size analysis of contents of containers. | Annually, on-going | $16,987 | |
| 3. Estimate salmon survival from egg-to-emergence in monitored reaches. | a. Use results of Obj.2, Task a. to estimate of salmon survival based on available methods relating salmon survival to fine sediment levels. | Annually, on-going | $4,951 | |
| 4. Investigate potential temporal interannual trends in surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation levels in monitored reaches. | a. Statistical trend analysis of results of multi-year measurements of surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation. | Annually, on-going | $4,935 | |
| 5. Investigate potential relationship between surface fine sediment levels and overwinter sedimentation in cleaned gravels. | a. Statistical analysis of results of annual and multi-year measurements of surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation. | Annually, on-going | $4,943 | |
| 6. Determine if spawning habitats in different streams have different levels of surface fine sediment and different levels of overwinter sedimentation within years and over time. | a. Statistical analysis of potential differences in temporal trends in surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation data (from Obj. 1 (Task a.) and Obj 2 (Task a.)). | Annually, on-going. | $5,383 | |
| 7. Report and disseminate findings. | a. Annual report of compiled results to BPA, with all compiled data for posting on BPA website and CRITFC website. Results provided to watershed councils, subbasin planning efforts, and land and fish management entities. Preparation of journal paper. | Annually, on-going | $16,657 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Annually determine if substrate goals of CRITFC (1995) and NMFS (1995) (<20% surface fines in spawning habitat) are met in monitored reaches. | 2003 | 2004 | $21,048 |
| 2. Measure overwinter sedimentation in cleaned gravels in spawning habitat to provide an indication of amount of fine sediment in redds during incubation period to determine compliance with NPPC FW program goals for substrate. | 2003 | 2004 | $36,565 |
| 3. Estimate salmon survival from egg-to-emergence in monitored reaches. | 2003 | 2004 | $10,656 |
| 4. Investigate potential temporal interannual trends in surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation levels in monitored reaches. | 2003 | 2004 | $10,622 |
| 5. Investigate potential relationship between surface fine sediment levels and overwinter sedimentation in cleaned gravels. | 2003 | 2004 | $10,639 |
| 6. Determine if spawning habitats in different streams have different levels of surface fine sediment and different levels of overwinter sedimentation within years and over time. | 2003 | 2004 | $11,588 |
| 7. Report and disseminate findings. | 2003 | 2005 | $96,353 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| $66,815 | $70,155 | $60,488 |
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: Project leader for 4.5 mo. @ $4,458/mo; Technician for 6 mo. @ $2258/mo | $33,613 |
| Fringe | 31.5% of salaries | $10,588 |
| Supplies | Sample containers and markers, field forms, sample collection bags | $381 |
| Travel | vehicle rental, per diem, lodging, fuel | $1,900 |
| Indirect | 36.9% of personnel, supplies, operations and maintenance and travel | $17,152 |
| Capital | none | $0 |
| NEPA | none | $0 |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 0 | $0 |
| Subcontractor | none | $0 |
| Other | none | $0 |
| $63,634 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $63,634 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $63,634 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $41,838 |
| % change from forecast | 52.1% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
Increases in salary costs, data management needs, and travel costs with consequent increases in fringe and indirect costs (no change in these rates) and the need to eradicate significant backlog of work caused by budget shortfalls in previous years.
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| critfc | Personnel time, principal investigator | $3,000 | 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 This ongoing project is to monitor sediment in spawning gravels of the John Day and Grande Ronde Rivers for five years to determine trends in substrate conditions, the relation between surface fine sediment and sedimentation of spawning sites, and consistency of substrate conditions with specified objectives in recovery plans and BiOps. The proposal provides excellent background to the problem and identifies relationship to FWP goals. Measurable hypotheses are specified. Objectives are presented with adequate description of tasks and methods.
The objectives include detection of fine-sedimentation on salmon embryo survival but there is no direct observation or experimentation in the project. Are the 'regression equations' published in the literature appropriate to these streams and species?
Includes monitoring in Upper Grande Ronde River and Catherine Creek (Blue Mountain Province). The project appears to be in the third annual funding cycle of a proposed 5-year study. Why were budget figures given for 4 more years?
Why were resumes not given? Are the personnel to be the same as before? What are their qualifications?
The study is apparently on track with annual reports submitted in a timely manner. Basic summary results of statistical tests are given, however summary statistics with simple figures and graphs of the trends over time should be reported. What are the magnitudes of the basic statistics and statistical relationships? Are the results of biological significance?
Why was the relationship between surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation significant in 98-99 and not in 99-00? What are the magnitudes of the slopes in these equations?
How were the study sites selected? Are the results comparable across subbasins in some sense?
Comment:
Comment:
Fundable. This ongoing project is to monitor sediment in spawning gravels of the John Day and Grande Ronde Rivers for five years to determine trends in substrate conditions, the relation between surface fine sediment and sedimentation of spawning sites, and consistency of substrate conditions with specified objectives in recovery plans and BiOps. The proposal provides excellent background to the problem and identifies relationship to FWP goals. Measurable hypotheses are specified. Objectives are presented with adequate description of tasks and methods. The study is apparently on track with annual reports submitted in a timely manner. The response was thorough, comprehensive, and adequately addressed the concerns of the ISRP. This is a well-designed basic study that should be completed.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUProject will monitor surface fine sediment and overwinter sedimentation in chinook spawning habitats in monitored river reaches, analyze potential trends and relationships in data, and relate to salmon survival.
Comments
This ongoing project monitors sediment in spawning gravels of the John Day & Grande Ronde Rivers for 5 years to determine trends in substrate conditions, the relation between surface fine sediment & sedimentation of spawning sites, & consistency of substrate conditions with specified objectives in recovery plans & BiOps.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
This project monitors surface fine sediment and over-winter sedimentation in cleaned gravel in spring chinook spawning habitats. It analyzes potential trends and relationships in data, and relates them to salmon survival.Comment:
This project is a five-year project initiated in January 1998 to monitor surface fine sediment and over winter sedimentation in cleaned gravel in spring chinook spawning habitats in monitored river reaches, analyze potential trends and relationships in data, and relate to salmon survival in the John Day and Grande Ronde rivers.The ISRP provided a "fundable" recommendation apparently on track with annual reports submitted in a timely manner. In addition the reviewers acknowledged that the responses were thorough, comprehensive, and adequately addressed their concerns.
This project was initiated in FY 1997, but received no funds until January 1998. This project is in its third year and as originally proposed anticipated to be complete in five years. The proposal outlines a substantial increase of $30,634 over the FY 2001 authorized budget to cover shortfalls in the past that equals $8,495.
Staff recommendation: Council staff has a concern regarding the requested increase in the funds for this project. Increases in salary costs, data management needs, and travel costs with consequent increases in fringe and indirect costs (no change in these rates) and the need to eradicate significant backlog of work caused by budget shortfalls in previous years, as per the proposal, does not warrant the increase expressed in the proposal. Council staff recommends that the project maintain the costs as presented in the FY 2001 proposal for out-years FY 2002 ($41,838) and 2003 ($43,930) for completion of the project.
Budget effect on base program (Project 199703400):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| No effect | No effect | No effect |
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