FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 199701900
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 |
|---|---|
| 199701900 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199701900 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 199701900 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Middle Snake: Malheur Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Middle Snake: Malheur Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Evaluate The Life History of Native Salmonids In The Malheur Basin |
| Proposal ID | 199701900 |
| Organization | Burns Paiute Tribe - Natural Resource Department (BPT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Lawrence Schwabe |
| Mailing address | HC-71 100 Pasigo ST. Burns, Oregon |
| Phone / email | 5415731375 / lschwabe@centurytel.net |
| Manager authorizing this project | Dan Gonzalez, Program Manager |
| Review cycle | Middle Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Middle Snake / Malheur |
| Short description | Evalute and determine the life history, distribution, and critical habitats pertainant to populations of bull trout and other salmonids within the Malheur subbasin. |
| Target species | Salmonids |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43.907 | -118.1533 | Beulah Reservoir |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Not Applicable |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 17 miles of stream survey on Summit Creek. |
| 1997 | Fish Survey's conducted on Wolf Creek, East Fork Wolf Creek. |
| 1998 | Spawning surveys conducted on West Fork Big Meadow Creek, Lake Creek. |
| 1998 | Fish Survey's conducted on Crooked Creek and McCoy Creek; bull trout found in Crooked Creek (bull trout are considered "not present" in this drainage). |
| 1998 | 30 miles of stream survey on Wolf Creek and East Fork Creek |
| 1998 | Administered a FLIR flight over the North Fork and Upper Malheur River to identify coldwater refugia areas. |
| 1999 | Documented adult bull trout seasonal migration with in the North Fork Malheur River. |
| 1999 | Documented timing and critical spawning areas for bull trout in the North Fork and Upper Malheur River through spawning surveys and redd counts conducted in the fall.. |
| 1999 | Angling regulations changed to artificial lure and fly only to protect bull trout and redband trout from incidental angling mortality. |
| 1999 | Salmonid population estimate for Crooked creek, tributary of the Upper Malheur River (ODFW protocol). |
| 1999 | Documented bull trout entrainment over Agency Valley Dam. and down stream migration of bull trout though radio telemetery. |
| 1999 | Change in land use practices on public land due to results of bull trout research. |
| 2000 | Bureau of Reclamation is changing spill operation at Beulah Reservoir to reduce entrainment. Research is now being done to develop alternatives. |
| 2000 | Continued to monitor adult bull trout trend data through spawning surveys and redd counts. |
| 2000 | Population estimate for salmonids in Bosonberg creek, tributary to the Upper Malheur River (ODFW protocol). |
| 2000 | 11.86 miles of stream survey on the Upper Malheur River. |
| 2001 | Documented adult bull trout seasonal migration in the Upper Malheur River. |
| 2001 | Continued to monitor adult bull trout trend data through spawning surveys and redd counts. |
| 2001 | Redband genetic analysis comparing redband populations with in the Columbia basin. |
| 2001 | Population estimates of salmonids in Summit Creek (ODFW protocol). |
| 2001 | Population estimates of salmonids in McCoy Creek (ODFW protocol). |
| 2001 | 15 miles of stream survey in the North Fork Malheur River. |
| 2001 | Presence absence and upper limits fish surveys in Wolf Creek, Pine Creek, Muddy Creek, Little Muddy Creek, Calamity Creek and Gunbarrel Creek. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200002700 | "Malheur Wildlife Mitigation Site" | Critical Native redband habitat |
| 200000900 | 200000900 "Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigation Project" | Critical bull trout habitat in the Upper Malheur River. |
| 199405400 | "Feeding behavior and diet of native bull trout Salvelinus" | Supportive information to current research.. |
| 199405400 | "Bull Trout Life History, Genetics, Habitat Needs, and Limiting Factors in Central and Northeast Oregon" | Supportive information to current research. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Document the complete migratory patterns of bull trout within the Malheur basin. | Task 1.7 Weir and screw traps will be placed on the North Fork and Upper Malheur River which is designated "Wild and Scenic". The USFS and BLM will complete all necessary documents for the installation of the weir and screw traps. | 3 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Document the complete migratory patterns of bull trout within the Malheur basin. | 2003 | 2005 | $0 |
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. Document the complete migratory patterns of bull trout within the Malheur basin. | Task 1.1 April through June 2003 set trap and fyke nets in Beulah Reservoir to capture sub-adult bull trout for radio tag implants. | 3 | $19,722 | |
| Task 1.2 April through June install 8' screw trap in North Fork Malheur River, at the top of Beulah reservoir to capture down migrating bull trout. | 3 | $19,722 | ||
| Task 1.3 Using the efforts of task 1.1, 1.2, and 1.4 capture and implant 40 sub adult bull trout with radio transmitters and pit tags. | 3 | $32,522 | ||
| Task 1.4 Install a 5' rotary screw trap in the Upper North Fork but below all known spawning tributaries for the purpose of collecting an additional 20 sub-adult bull trout for radio implants to track down stream migration and use of critical habitat. | 3 | $19,722 | ||
| Task 1.5 Use radio telemetery to track migration patterns of sub-adults within the North Fork Malheur River. | 3 | $67,359 | ||
| Task 1.6 September - November install a weir trap in the lower North Fork Malheur River to capture pit tagged down migrating sub-adult bull trout. | 3 | $23,961 | ||
| 4. Determine the timing of bull trout spawning within the Malheur basin (Completed). | Completed | 0 | $0 | |
| 5. Determine the premigration use by bull trout in Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoir and the entrainment over the dam. | Task 5.1 Track all radio tagged bull trout in Reservoirs until migration occurs | 3 | $15,360 | |
| Task 5.2 Determine if fish entrainment occurs over the dam by fish sampling below the dam | 3 | $14,240 | ||
| 8. Determine cool micro-refugia within the Malheur basin (Completed). | Completed | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Document the complete migratory patterns of bull trout within the Malheur basin. | 2003 | 2005 | $549,447 |
| 5. Determine the premigration use by bull trout in Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoir and the entrainment over the dam. | 2003 | 2005 | $88,800 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|
| $212,749 | $212,749 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Continue monitoring population trends (index) and age class structure in bull trout and redband trout within the Malheur basin. | Task 2.1 Continue monitoring the locations and timing of bull trout spawning activities through spawning surveys with ithe Malheur basin. | 3 | $20,689 | |
| 3. Continue Monitoring water quality within the Malheur basin. | Task 3.1 Continue using thermographs to gather data on established sites. | 3 | $1,600 | |
| 7. Continue quantifying genetic population structure in salmonid populations within the Malheur basin. | Task 7.1. Take fin samples of bull trout, brook trout, and hybrids. | 2 | $0 | Yes |
| Task 7.2. Take digital photographs of bull trout, brook trout and hybrids. | 2 | $0 | ||
| 9. Progress Reports. | Write technical, quarterly and annual reports. | 3 | $89,504 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Continue monitoring population trends (index) and age class structure in bull trout and redband trout within the Malheur basin. | 2003 | 2005 | $62,067 |
| 3. Continue Monitoring water quality within the Malheur basin. | 2003 | 2005 | $4,800 |
| 7. Continue quantifying genetic population structure in salmonid populations within the Malheur basin. | 2004 | 2005 | $18,000 |
| 9. Progress Reports. | 2003 | 2005 | $268,512 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|
| $120,793 | $120,793 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 5 | $123,760 |
| Fringe | 28% | $34,652 |
| Supplies | Vehicle lease, fisheries supplies, office supplies. | $58,692 |
| Travel | Feildwork and Meetings (3) Vehicles 12000 mi. per year X .345 mi. | $12,420 |
| Indirect | 28% | $69,027 |
| Capital | building lease | $12,000 |
| NEPA | 0 | $0 |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 200 | $450 |
| Subcontractor | OSU genetics, Aerial flights | $8,400 |
| Other | Training and professional workshops | $5,000 |
| $324,401 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $324,401 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $324,401 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $309,000 |
| % change from forecast | 5.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
The focus of the research has expanded into documenting the migration of sub-adult bull trout. In regards to quality, Lotek, Inc. has superior tags that are less than eight grams. Lotek, Inc. tags cost roughly $50 - 100/tag more than Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc. Radio receivers from Lotek Inc. will need to be purchased, roughly $7000-9000 a peice. Due to the higher mortality rate of sub-adult bull trout in respect of adult bull trout, we have increased our sample size from 20 to 40 fish that are to receive radio transmitters. We also have had a 2% increase in fringe.
Reason for change in scope
NA
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODFW | equipment and in-kind | $30,000 | in-kind |
| BOR | Cash | $35,000 | cash |
| USFWS | equipment and in-kind | $5,000 | in-kind |
| USFS | equipment and in-kind | $30,000 | in-kind |
| USGS | equipment and in-kind | $40,000 | in-kind |
| BLM | in-kind | $5,000 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
NA
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
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed. The management application of data previously generated by this project looks strong. The focus of this project is solely on bull trout; has work on redband trout been completed? Is the information already gathered by this project, augmented by literature, sufficient to develop a bull trout recovery plan?Although discussed following the presentation, the proposed focus on sub-adult fish needs better justification. Other than the knowledge gap, why focus on this life-stage? Has work on adult fish been completed?
The proposal does well at describing methods but does not attempt to frame testable hypotheses. Asking "what do fish do" in the face of poor summer environmental conditions is a good start but should be followed by some hypotheses that can be tested by the data to be gathered. This should be done for objectives 1, 2, 5, and 7 and some objectives will require multiple hypotheses. The proposal largely ignores bull trout work done elsewhere. Those results should be used to help develop quality hypotheses. Adult bull trout information already acquired by this project should also be used in sub-adult hypothesis generation for the response. Why were there no even-numbered objectives in the proposal except for #2?
Comment:
Comment:
Fundable in part to complete work in progress. BPT staff have done some good work with this project, but it is time to complete tasks in progress and move on to projects elsewhere in the subbasin. Recently gathered data seem to make a strong case for the need for a conservation pool in Beulah Reservoir based on its use by adult bull trout and the process for implementation appears underway with BOR negotiations. In the proposal for new work, staff propose to continue for another cycle by tracking sub-adults. The ISRP believes there is minimal justification for this, and the response, although clear, was not convincing.Comment:
Do not recommend. May not be an FCRPS responsibility to mitigate above Hells Canyon dam if not affected by the construction or operation of Black Canyon, Anderson Ranch, Boise Diversion, Minidoka, or Palisades reservoirs. Although there have been prior bull trout assessments in this basin, BPA is reassessing its obligation to mitigation for bull trout above areas blocked by non-Federal dams.Comment:
Project Issue 3: Burns Paiute Tribe ongoing project 199701900 Evaluate Life History of Native Salmonids in the Malheur Basin
This project was rated "Fund in Part" by the ISRP. The ISRP supported wrapping up the work, noting that it seems to have been quality work that has gathered the information necessary and drawn solid conclusions. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and sponsor believe that additional work needs to continue. The USFWS has provided a letter supporting the project as fully proposed, and states that this work could be important for Recovery Planning purposes. Bonneville gave the project a "B" rating, and indicated that it is not yet convinced that there is an FCRPS linkage to the project.
Council Recommendation: Because the ISRP comments were not critical of the work or its conclusions, and the USFWS believe that the work has ESA utility, the staff recommends support for this ongoing project. Bonneville has apparently found the FCRPS connection that it requires for funding this project to date, and this should not be an issue in light of that history. Funding would be $324,401 in Fiscal Year 2003 and increased by 3.4% in each of the next two fiscal years. The province prioritization meetings demonstrate that the project remains to be a priority of the Middle Snake River province sponsors.
Comment:
Fund as recommendedComment:
On track, still need contract to be signed.Comment:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $333,542 | $333,542 | $333,542 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website