FY 2001 Intermountain proposal 199501100

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleChief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement Project
Proposal ID199501100
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation (CCT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameRichard W. Lecaire
Mailing addressP.O. Box 155 Nespelem, WA 99155
Phone / email5096342110 / cctkokan@televar.com
Manager authorizing this projectJoe Peone, Director, Fish and Wildlife, C.C.T.
Review cycleIntermountain
Province / SubbasinIntermountain / San Poil
Short descriptionDetermine natural production kokanee status using adult recruitment, genetic stock mapping and entrainment at Grand Coulee Dam as indicators. Enhance kokanee and rainbow trout populations by augmentation and entrainment prevention.
Target speciesKokanee and Rainbow trout
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
47.9551 -118.9807 Grand Coulee Dam
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1995 Began assessment of adult kokanee (natural production origin)recruitment of Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir tributaries. Collected genetic tissue samples for initial baseline genetic investigation of natural production kokanee.
1996 Submitted field season summary to BPA regarding initial adult recruitment study.
1996 Developed contract for hydroacouystic assessment of fish entrainment through Grand Coulee Dam using single beam technology.
1996 Initiated gill net survey for species composition study and began screw trap assessment of juvenile salmonid contribution to Lake Roosevelt
1997 Conducted entrainment study and gill net survey at Grand Coulee Dam, conducted juvenile outmigration study and genetic research on natural production kokanee stocks found in select tributaries. Completed annual report and submitted to BPA
1998 Conducted entrainment study and gill net survey at Grand Coulee Dam, conducted juvenile outmigration study and genetic research on natural production kokanee stocks found in select tributaries. Completed annual report and submitted to BPA
1999 Concluded entrainment and gill net study at Grand Coulee Dam. Authored annual report on FY 1999 activities and final report on hydro acoustic assessment of fish entrainment through Grand Coulee Dam.
1999 Began development of transitional scope of work necessary for pre- deterrent phase of project.
1999 Completed and submitted draft annual report and final report on entrainment to Bonneville Power Administration.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
2.Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam . a. Develop experimental design and statistical protocol for fish behavior study. 1 $10,000 Yes
2. b. Conduct current mapping exercise and 3-D fish behavior study using multibeam hydro acoustic technology. 1 $765,000 Yes
c. Sonic tag deployment and tracking 1 $131,889
d. Data analysis 1 $40,000 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2002FY 2003
$50,000$50,000

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1.Determine genetic makeup of kokanee populations in tributaries to Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir. a. Trap adult kokanee at 4 sites. 4 $21,767
1. b. Collect biological samples from aforementioned streams for genetic analysis 4 $21,767
1. c. Collect biological samples from Canadian waters and Idaho Fish and Game. 4 $21,767
1. d. Submit samples for analysis 4 $32,500 Yes
1. e. Locate existing and potential shoreline spawning sites in Lake Roosevelt. 4 $3,000
3. Implement entrainment deterrent strategy at third power plant a. Procure all necessary equipment except strobe light equipment. 3 $85,000 Yes
3. b. Install hydro acoustic and sonic tag monitoring sensors 3 $0 Yes
3 c. Conduct fish behavior study 3 $0 Yes
3. d. Conduct strobe light efficacy test. 3 $0 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004
$1,000,000$150,000$150,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1.Determine genetic makeup of kokanee populations in tributaries to Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir. a. Report writing and genetic analysis results. 4 $13,072
2. Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam. a. Report writing. 4 $0
3. Implement entrainment deterrent strategy at third power plant. a. Report writing. 3 $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004
$221,000$971,000$971,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
2. Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam. a. Conduct current mapping exercise, sonic tag tracking and 3-D fish behavior study using multibeam hydro acoustic technology. 4 $0 Yes
2. b. Data analysis 4 $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004
$200,000$200,000$200,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: 3.75 $106,353
Fringe $21,270
Supplies $10,520
Travel $15,071
Indirect $41,690
Subcontractor $941,008
Other $9,850
$1,145,762
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$1,145,762
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$1,145,762
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Reason for change in estimated budget

The scope of work has changed from an entrainment study to a deterent assessment at Grand Coulee Dam, see below.

Reason for change in scope

It has been established that entrainment has a major effect on the fishery in Lake Roosevelt. This project is changing from a strictly monitoring project of entrainment at the dam to an active deterrent project and kokanee population status. A shift in the focus was suggested by the ISRP to the use of strobe light technology. At the present time, the Bureau of Reclamation is concerned with entrainment at Grand Coulee Dam and is interested in conducting a strobe light test in the forebay area. The strobe light test requires that data be collected for baseline information (current profiles and fish behavior). This data will allow proper design and placement of strobe arrays. Data collection (monitoring) will coincide to assess various strobe light arrays and identify any spatial and/or diel shifts in fish populations.

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
U.S Bureau of Reclamation Strobe light array $0 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. It was evident that the project has been significantly re-energized over the preceding year, dropping two objectives and focusing on assessing and ultimately reducing kokanee entrainment. Results presented from the year 2000 study of fish distribution and water velocity adjacent to the third powerplant were exciting and provided compelling evidence of recent progress toward those goals.

The proposal for ongoing work clearly outlined efforts to monitor kokanee abundance and collect genetic sample material at a number of sites, to contract analysis that will hopefully complete characterization of the stocks present, and to contract evaluation of a prototype strobe light system. These tasks seem well organized and staffed by personnel likely to produce quality scientific results.

The ISRP is gratified that this important project has demonstrated its previous results and embarked on a rigorous research program directed at a principal problem of Lake Roosevelt that affects many other BPA-funded projects. The turn-around from last year's review is to be commended.


Recommendation:
Urgent/High Priority
Date:
Nov 15, 2000

Comment:

M4-BOR will loan strobe lights
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Dec 1, 2000

Comment:

Fundable. It was evident that the project has been significantly re-energized over the preceding year, dropping two objectives and focusing on assessing and ultimately reducing kokanee entrainment. Results presented from the year 2000 study of fish distribution and water velocity adjacent to the third powerplant were exciting and provided compelling evidence of recent progress toward those goals.

The proposal for ongoing work clearly outlined efforts to monitor kokanee abundance and collect genetic sample material at a number of sites, to contract analysis that will hopefully complete characterization of the stocks present, and to contract evaluation of a prototype strobe light system. These tasks seem well organized and staffed by personnel likely to produce quality scientific results.

The ISRP is gratified that this important project has demonstrated its previous results and embarked on a rigorous research program directed at a principle problem of Lake Roosevelt that affects many other BPA-funded projects. The turn-around from last year's review is to be commended.


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jan 31, 2001

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 11, 2001

Comment:


REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
FY05 NPCC start of year:FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$1,371,000 $1,371,000 $1,371,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website