FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 198815600
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 |
|---|---|
| 198815600 Narrative | Narrative |
| 198815600 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 198815600 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Middle Snake: Owyhee Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Middle Snake: Owyhee Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Implement Fishery Stocking Program Consistent With Native Fish Conservation |
| Proposal ID | 198815600 |
| Organization | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (SPT - DVIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Guy Dodson Sr. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 219 Owyhee NV, 89832 |
| Phone / email | 2087593246 / DVIRFG98@aol.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Guy Dodson Sr. |
| Review cycle | Middle Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Middle Snake / Owyhee |
| Short description | To enhance fisheries on the DVIR we will stock three reservoirs (closed systems) with rainbow trout. This project will support a sustainable (put-and-take) harvest by Shoshone-Paiute tribal members and non-Indian anglers without impacting native trout. |
| Target species | Rainbow Trout, Redband Trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NW corner DVIR | ||
| SW corner DVIR | ||
| NE corner DVIR | ||
| SE corner DVIR | ||
| 42.0533 | -116.171 | Mountain View Reservoir |
| 41.858 | -116.272 | Sheep Creek Reservoir |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Rainbow trout stocking in Mountain View Reservoir, ID and Sheep Creek Reservoir, NV |
| 1989-1998 | (same as above) |
| 1999 | biological data collected, fishery data collected, rainbow trout stocking in Mt. View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs |
| 2000 | biological data collected, fishery data collected, rainbow trout stocking in Mt. View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs |
| 2001 | biological data collected, fishery data collected, rainbow trout stocking in Mt. View and Sheep Creek Reservoirs Began looking at feasibility stocking of native fish |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9701100 | Enhance and Protect Habitat & Riparian Areas on the Duck Valley Indian Res | Habitat enhancement is a critical need for comprehensive fish & wildlife management of the Owyhee Basin DVIR |
| 9501500 | Lake Billy Shaw Fishery O&M | A new BPA- funded reservoir was completed in 1998 on the DVIR -- the development of its fisheries needs to be integrated into the stocking project to maintain consistency and protect the naitve trout fishery on the DVIR and downstream. |
| 2000079 | Assess Resident Fish E. Fork Owyhee Subbasin | Results from this project could aid the Tribes in stocking of native redband trout into closed system reservoir on the DVIR |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 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 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide subsistence trout fisheries for tribal and sport fishery for non-tribal members at suitable times & locations on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation to maximize harvestable production and minimize the impact on native resident fish populations. | a. Purchase rainbow trout from private rearing facilities that are certified to be disease free and are of suitable size for put-and-take fisheries, i.e., catchable within one year of stocking. | ongoing | $143,188 | Yes |
| b. Schedule the delivery of the trout to maximize fish survival (i.e., schedule stocking to enable fish to acclimate to seasonal reservoir conditions such as temperature and dissolved oxygen) -- while sustaining population density and catch rates. | ongoing | $0 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide trout fisheries for tribal and non-tribal members at suitable times & locations on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation to maximize harvestable production and minimize the impact on native resident fish populations. | 4 | 7 | $625,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $155,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Have suitable equipment to maintain the fishery and monitor its progress | a. Maintain equipment and vehicles needed to stock fish and monitor the fishery. | ongoing | $25,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have suitable equipment to maintain the fishery and monitor its progress | 4 | 7 | $100,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $27,000 | $29,000 | $32,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the stocking program in the context of a comprehensive fish management plan for the Owyhee River Basin, Duck Valley Indian Reservation component. | a. Monitor limnology and water quality of streams and reservoirs on a monthly basis during the spring & summer seasons to determine suitable times and locations for stocking fish. | ongoing | $15,000 | |
| b. Inspect influent and effluent channels on a bi-weekly schedule to ensure the proper functioning of screens that prevent migration of trout out of the reservoirs. | ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| c. Conduct a creel survey of Mountain View and Sheep Creek reservoir fisheries throughout the fishing season – in conjunction with enforcement patrols – to determine fish condition & growth rates and angler catch rates. | ongoing | $10,000 | ||
| d. Evaluate the stocking regime (schedule, numbers, and size composition) to reservoir surface area, volume of available habitat, limiting ecological factors, potential sources of mortality, and return to the creel. | ongoing | $3,500 | ||
| e. Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation activities of the fish stocking project with the other fish and habitat restoration projects within the framework of a comprehensive DVIR fish & wildlife management plan. | ongoing | $10,000 | ||
| f. Evaluate the feasibility (availability, cost, location) of stocking sterile or native redband trout in these reservoirs | ongoing | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the stocking program in the context of a comprehensive fish management plan for the Owyhee River Basin, Duck Valley Indian Reservation component. | 4 | 7 | $153,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34,000 | $36,000 | $38,000 | $45,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1 Biologist 1 seasonal Fish Tech | $34,200 |
| Fringe | @ 20% of salary | $6,800 |
| Supplies | maintenance of vehicle, limnological equipment | $8,500 |
| Travel | local travel to reservoirs and to hatcheries | $5,500 |
| Indirect | 24% of budget not including subcontractors | $13,500 |
| Subcontractor | Black Canyon Trout Farms, College of Southern Idaho | $143,188 |
| $211,688 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $211,688 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $211,688 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $147,253 |
| % change from forecast | 43.8% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
In order to implement the Monitoring and Evaluation portion of this project and to stock to suitable levels the increase funding is needed.
Reason for change in scope
No Change: Implementing Monitoring and Evaluation Phase as per ISRP review 2000
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Cost sharing opportunities will be investigated, e.g., USFWS sport fisheries restoration | $0 | cash |
Other budget explanation
#'s of fish: Current Production Needs Sheep Creek Reservoir – 788 surface acres 8000 acre feet 319 hectares 51,040 - 63,800 fish Mt. View Reservoir 633 surface acres 5500 acre feet 256 hectares 40,960 - 51,200 fish Funding and production needs to fully stock reservoirs Sheep Creek Reservoir minimum maximum Pounds of fish (8-12”) 34,027 lbs 42,533 lbs Cost @ $1.70/pound $57,846 $72,306 Mt View Reservoir minimum maximum Pounds of fish (8-12”) 27,307 lbs 34,133 lbs Cost @ $1.70/pound $46,422.00 $58,026.00 Costs are in 2001 dollars
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
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Mar 1, 2002
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed. The stocking effort is fundable, but if the creel survey is to be implemented as proposed, the response needs to describe the specific methods to be used, including a description of how the percentage of stocked fish that are caught will be determined.Additional questions raised by the proposal:
- The CPUEs for Mountain View and Sheep Creek reservoirs increased dramatically in 2000, as compared to the 1998-1999 data. Why?
- The proposal alludes numerous times to the idea that stocking of the three reservoirs will decrease fishing pressure on native populations in river and stream systems on the DVIR. What kinds and amounts of pressures occur on DVIR rivers and streams? What evidence from the DVIR or the fisheries literature can be used to support this assertion?
- What level of harvest do the reservoir systems provide for tribal and non-tribal fisheries?
Comment:
CBFWA recommends that the sponsor should consider combining this project with Project 199501500 since they are essentially the same but occur in different lakes. If this project was combined with Project 199501500 administrative, M&E, and O&M costs could be reduced without reducing the quality and deliverables of these projects.Stocking rates for these waters seem excessive considering that temperature and oxygen profiles indicate they are marginal for trout. CBFWA questions how they are determined and adjusted annually? During the next 2 years the project costs will increase from $110,000 to $420,000. CBFWA questions why are project costs increasing so much over prior years?
If the goal of the project is to produce more and bigger fish for anglers, The suggests the proponent should consider using net-pens or rearing ponds to reduce transportation and fish costs. Equipment maintenance seems excessive for what is needed to do this project, most of the equipment is owned by sub-contractors. See project 199501500 for additional issues that also relate to this project.
Comment:
Fundable. The response addressed the ISRP concerns in a thoughtful and thorough manner. Details on the creel survey and analytical methods are presented. The CBFWA review raised concerns about increasing outyear budget increases that may warrant Council attention; however the review information provided to the ISRP did not note such increases.Comment:
Recommend that this project be combined with project 1995-015-00 since they are essentially the same, but occur in different lakes. Combination should reduce administrative, M&E, and O&M costs. Stocking rates for these waters seem to be high considering that temperature and oxygen profiles indicate they are marginal for trout. During the next 2 years the project estimates a cost increase from $110,000 to $420,000. We question the basis for this requested increase. In addition, we note that equipment maintenance costs appear to be excessive for this project.Comment:
Comment:
This project will be combined with #1995-015-00 (Lake Billy Shaw). The FY03 funding associated with this project will be added to #1995-015-00.Comment:
Combined with project 199501500Comment: