FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200005200

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleUpstream migration of Pacific lampreys in the John Day River: behavior, timing, and habitat preferences
Proposal ID200005200
OrganizationU.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division Western Fisheries Research Center Columbia River Research Laboratory (USGS)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameJames G. Seelye And Jennifer M. Bayer
Mailing address5501a Cook-Underwood Road Cook, WA 98605
Phone / email5095382299 / jennifer_bayer@usgs.gov
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleColumbia Plateau
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / John Day
Short descriptionUsing radiotelemetry, we will determine behavior (timing and movement patterns) of upstream migrating Pacific lampreys in the John Day River Basin. Overwintering and spawning habitats of Pacific lampreys in the John Day River Basin will be characterized.
Target speciesLampetra tridentata
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
entire [John Day] basin
44.78 -119.59 John Day subbasin
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2000 Determined behavior and movement patterns of upstream migrating Pacific lampreys (using radiotelemetry) from August 2000 to April 2001
2000 Determined habitat use during winter holding behavior of Pacific lampreys
2001 Presented preliminary findings at American Fisheries Society Oregon Chapter Annual Meeting (poster presentation)
2001 Completed report of research findings from August 2000 to April 2001

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
9402600 Pacific Lamprey Research and Restoration Proposed work will complement Project 199402600 by providing tools to use in the implementation and evaluation of restoration of lamprey populations in the Umatilla River.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
1. Determine adult Pacific lamprey migration behavior and timing a. Collect upstream migrating adults from the John Day River, implant radio transmitters, and release into the John Day River above Tumwater Falls b. Use telemetry to determine behavior and movement 3 $176,771
2. Describe spawning habitat a. Use radio telemetry to identify spawning locations; describe spawning habitat by examining characteristics of locations of radiotagged fish, including substrate, temperature, water velocity, water depth, gradient 3 $67,989
3.. Describe overwintering habitat a. Use radio telemetry to identify overwintering locations; describe overwintering habitat by examining characteristics of locations of radiotagged fish, including substrate, temperature, water velocity, water depth, gradient 3 $27,196
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Determine adult Pacific lamprey migration behavior and timing (replicate activities conducted in FY2002) 2002 2004 $308,750
2. Describe spawning habitat (replicate activities conducted in FY2002) 2002 2004 $118,750
3. Describe overwintering habitat (replicate activities conducted in FY2002) 2002 2004 $47,500
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2003FY 2004
$271,000$204,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2002 cost
Personnel FTE: 2.75 $94,448
Fringe .27 $25,666
Supplies $8,600
Travel transportation and subsistence $18,000
Indirect annually established rate $67,742
Capital telemetry receivers (2); radio transmitters (100) $44,000
Subcontractor aerial radio tracking surveys $13,500
$271,956
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2002 cost$271,956
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2002 budget request$271,956
FY 2002 forecast from 2001$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
USGS technical advice and supervision $15,000 in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Jun 15, 2001

Comment:

Fundable if adequate responses are given to ISRP concerns. How is this project related to other lamprey studies, #199402600 and #25007? See our comments on #199402600 above. Habitat selection should be evaluated by contrasting sites used (say for spawning or rearing) to sites available. Without comparison of used sites to available sites (selected by random or systematic procedures) the analysis is incomplete (Manly et al. 1993).

Monitoring for abundance and distribution of lamprey should be coordinated with projects #199703400, and #25084, and #199801600 for water quality, chinook, and steelhead monitoring. Monitoring sites should be selected by probabilistic sampling methods and sites should be co-located among the various monitoring efforts in so far as possible.

Manly, B.F.J., L.L. McDonald and D.L. Thomas. 1993. Resource selection by animals: Statistical design and analysis for field studies. Chapman and Hall, London.

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


Recommendation:
High Priority
Date:
Aug 3, 2001

Comment:

This has been identified by he Technical Lamprey Workgroup as required work.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 10, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. The response adequately discussed and addressed the ISRP's concerns.
See ISRP detailed comments on Lamprey projects
Recommendation:
Date:
Oct 1, 2001

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU
N/A

Comments

Already ESA Req? N/A

Biop? no


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jan 3, 2002

Comment: