Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Early life history and survival of adfluvial rainbow trout in the San Poil River Basin |
| Proposal ID | 21002 |
| Organization | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Geoffrey A. McMichael |
| Mailing address | MS K6-85, P. O. Box 999 Richland, WA 99352 |
| Phone / email | 5093720804 / |
| Manager authorizing this project | Geoffrey A. McMichael |
| Review cycle | Intermountain |
| Province / Subbasin | Intermountain / San Poil |
| Short description | Investigate overwintering behavior and survival of juvenile adfluvial rainbow trout in the San Poil River drainage and examine relationships between habitat parameters and survival. |
| Target species | rainbow trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
| 47.9379 |
-118.678 |
Sanpoil River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
|
New Project |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 19950110 |
Chief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement |
|
| 199001800 |
Lake Roosevelt Rainbow Trout Habitat / Passage Improvement Project |
identifying the critical habitat features which appear to be limiting fish production. These features could then be the focus of habitat improvement projects such as #9001800 |
| 198503800 |
Colville Tribal hatchery Project |
Identifying habitat types and areas where stocked fish would have the highest likelihood of survival |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 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 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Determine differential survival of juvenile adfluvial rainbow trout in relation to habitat quality and quantity |
a. Collect and PIT tag approximately 500 juvenile adfluvial rainbow trout in various habitat types during fall and winter to be captured in the spring in tributary and mainstem traps by the Colville Confederated Tribe |
3 |
$31,029 |
|
| 2. Describe fish behavior and quantify habitat use and prefences using underwater videography and snorkeling |
a. Perform bi-weekly surveys of the behavior of juvenile rainbow trout. Observe habitat positions and quantify habitat use, availability and preferences. |
3 |
$54,770 |
Yes |
| 3. Investigate how life history and survival is associated with warm groundwater presence, river ice, and other habitat parameters to determine optimal areas for habitat protection and enhancement |
a. Identify and quantify distinct habitat types. Delineate and mark macrohabitat areas (within reaches varying in gradient and groundwater availability) where fish may be captured and marked with PIT tags and differential survival may be determined. |
3 |
$21,348 |
|
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b. Quantify the extent and thermal properties of warm groundwater areas |
3 |
$25,505 |
|
| 4. Prepare annual report |
a. Analyze data and produce report/paper |
3 |
$22,440 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
|---|
| $175,000 | $165,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 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 2001 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 2001 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
|
$61,968 |
| Supplies |
|
$30,613 |
| Travel |
|
$38,668 |
| PIT tags |
# of tags: 500 |
$1,200 |
| Subcontractor |
|
$22,643 |
| $155,092 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $155,092 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $155,092 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or 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
Date:
Oct 6, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. Further ISRP response review is not needed. This was viewed as an excellent proposal in all respects. It examines a time period (winter) when mortality of juvenile salmonid fishes is high but causes of death are poorly understood. During the field tour there was ample evidence that habitat in streams throughout the subbasin was impacted by land use practices enough that winter fish habitat was probably far below optimal, and in some cases almost non-existent. Results of the proposed study should assess that possibility and identify critical habitat needs. It will be especially important for the PIs to actively involve biologists from the Colville Consolidated Tribe and Colville National Forest and for them to be proactive in communicating results to other land managers in the province.
The proposal's PIs have strong publication records and substantial winter research experience. They are very well qualified to perform outstanding work on a key topic here. Videography under ice is largely an untested technique, but probably worth a try here.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action
Date:
Nov 15, 2000
Comment:
T5-The proposed work is research/assessment oriented thus target species/indicator populations would not benefit from the work. However, results from the studies could lead to the development of M&E plans from which the species/populations could benefit
T6-The proposed work is research/assessment oriented. Until results are obtained through the assessment and an M&E plan is developed and implemented, it is unknown whether the long-term benefits will be realized.
M2- population has persisted for years under the stated conditions
M3-Project does not directly promote/maintain sustainable and/or ecosystem processes or maintain desirable community diversity. However, data gathered through this project could be used for these purposes.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Dec 1, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. This was viewed as an excellent proposal in all respects. It examines a time period (winter) when mortality of juvenile salmonid fishes is high but causes of death are poorly understood. During the field tour there was ample evidence that habitat in streams throughout the subbasin was impacted by land use practices enough that winter fish habitat was probably far below optimal, and in some cases almost non-existent. Results of the proposed study should assess that possibility and identify critical habitat needs. It will be especially important for the PIs to actively involve biologists from the Colville Consolidated Tribe and Colville National Forest and for them to be proactive in communicating results to other land managers in the province.
The proposal's PIs have strong publication records and substantial winter research experience. They are very well qualified to perform outstanding work on a key topic here. Videography under ice is largely an untested technique, but probably worth a try here.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Jan 31, 2001
Comment:
CBFWA and ISRP disagree on the priority for funding a study (proposal 21002) of overwintering survival of rainbow trout. The ISRP (p. 55) says this the project has generic application across the province and what is learned could eliminate a significant bottleneck for resident salmonids. CBFWA ranked the project only as a "recommended action "based on the fact that these populations have survived these conditions for generations" (San Poil summary p. 31).
Staff recommendation: The staff would defer to the managers' assessment of priorities for mitigation of the hydrosystem.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 11, 2001
Comment: