FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 200007900
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 |
|---|---|
| 200007900 Narrative | Narrative |
| 200007900 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 200007900 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| 200007900 Powerpoint Presentation: 2003 Update | 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 | Assess Resident Fish Stocks Of The Owyhee/Bruneau Basin, D.V.I.R. |
| Proposal ID | 200007900 |
| Organization | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (SPT - DVIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Guy Dodson Sr. |
| Mailing address | 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 / Bruneau |
| Short description | Conduct a systematic resident fish species inventory & stock assessment in the Owyhee/Bruneau River Basin, DVIR component. Using established protocol to evaluate the genetic composition / introgression of native trout populations on the DVIR. |
| Target species | Redband Trout, Bull Trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NW corner DVIR | ||
| SW corner DVIR | ||
| NE corner DVIR | ||
| SE corner DVIR | ||
| 41.79 | -115.95 | Owyhee River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| NA |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Initiated limited study on 10 streams of the East Fork Owyhee River (see map for streams) |
| 2001 | Results on all fish present in streams sampled - not just salmonids |
| 2001 | Habitat information collected on streams sampled and entered in to database |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199701100 | Enhance and Protect Habitat & Riparian Areas on the Duck Valley Indian Res | Habitat enhancement is a critical need for protection of fish and wildlife in the Owyhee and Bruneau Basin DVIR. Priority work will be given to streams with native trout species. |
| 199501500 | Lake Billy Shaw Fishery O&M | The Tribes wish to put native trout in Lake Billy Shaw, depending on results of project 2000-079. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop sampling and Analysis Plan | a. In coordination with local scientists develop statistically valid sampling plan | 1 | $10,000 | |
| b. Develop field manual containing sampling procedures, maps, habitat and data forms | 1 | $10,000 | ||
| 2. Coordinate with appropriate agencies/scientists | a. Coordinate with StreamNet, BPA, EPA on data management protocols and data exchange formats for sampling | 1 | $10,000 | |
| 3. Contact laboratory | a. Develop contract with genetics laboratory | 1 | $7,000 | Yes |
| b. Sign contract with genetics laboratory | 1 | $3,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Coordinate with appropriate agencies/scientists | 2004 | 2007 | $40,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,000 | $47,000 | $50,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manage subcontract with laboratory | a. sign subcontract | ongoing | $50,000 | Yes |
| b. Manage subcontract | ongoing | $0 | ||
| 2. Determine species and location of resident fish on DVIR | a. Collect genetic samples according to developed protocols | ongoing | $62,000 | |
| b. Collect habitat information on streams sampled according to developed protocols | ongoing | $0 | ||
| c. Submit samples collected to genetics laboratory as per subcontract | ongoing | $0 | ||
| 3. Manage data collected from samples collection, lab analysis, results, and organize for reporting. | a. Enter data from filed notes, GPS, laboratory, habitat forms, into spreadsheets as per discussions with StreamNet | ongoing | $25,000 | |
| b. Format data spreadsheets and organize for use in analysis and reporting and for submittal to BPA, StreamNet, STORET as appropriate | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Manage subcontract with laboratory | 2004 | 2007 | $220,000 |
| 2. Determine species and location of resident fish on DVIR | 2004 | 2007 | $268,000 |
| 3. Manage data collected from samples collection, lab analysis, results, and organize for reporting. | 2004 | 2007 | $120,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $145,000 | $150,000 | $154,000 | $157,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance 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 Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Evaluate and Analyze data results from laboratoryto determine levels of introgression with hatchery salmonids | a. Document resukts of genetics data and relate it to other aspects of study (habitat, bilogical information) | ongoing | $25,000 | |
| b. Relate current resident fish composition to relative abundance and population estimates conducted in previous years | ongoing | $0 | ||
| c. Use data to update subbasin summaries and develop subbasin plans for Owyhee and Bruneau River Basins | ongoing | $0 | ||
| 2. Complete monthly progress reports and Annual Report to BPA with possible submission to peer reviewed journal | a. Submit monthly progress reports to BPA | ongoing | $25,000 | |
| b. Submit Annual report to BPA | ongoing | $0 | ||
| c. Submit technical report for peer review and possible submission to peer reviewed journal | ongoing | $5,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Evaluate and Analyze data results from laboratoryto determine levels of introgression with hatchery salmonids | 2004 | 2007 | $125,000 |
| 2. Complete monthly progress reports and Annual Report to BPA with possible submission to peer reviewed journal | 2004 | 2007 | $145,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $75,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1 Biologist, 1 Technician, 1 half time aid | $75,000 |
| Fringe | @ 20% salaries | $15,000 |
| Supplies | Shocker, sample equipment, water quality meters, etc | $10,000 |
| Travel | To Lab, BPA related travel | $9,120 |
| Indirect | @ 24% of budget | $32,880 |
| Subcontractor | Contract w/ genetics lab @ about $60/ fish at a minimum of 10 streams/year 60-120 samples/stream: | $60,000 |
| Other | Vehicle Lease/ pack horse rental | $30,000 |
| $232,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $232,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $232,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $245,799 |
| % change from forecast | -5.6% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
no change- FY 03 forcast from FY00 is actually FY 01 forcast as this is the second year of project
Reason for change in scope
Addition of Bruneau subbasin/South Fork Owyhee and Blue Creek - approximately 4-7 additional streams
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | Technical assistence/sharing of related work in the Owyhee and Bruneau | $0 | in-kind |
| (we will seek opportunitiies for cooperative studies / cost share in subsequent years) | $0 | in-kind | |
| Southwest Idaho Native Fish Watershed Advisory Group/Basin Advisory Group | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Environmental Protection Program | Technical Assistence Monitoring Assistence | $0 | in-kind |
| Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Cultural Resources Department | Technical Assistance/NEPA assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| Idaho Department of Environmental Quality | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| Bureau of Reclamation | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| United States Forest Service | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| United States Fish and Wildlife Service | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Natural Resources Department | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
| Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Council | Technical Assistance | $0 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
Project is scheduled for completion in 3-4 years
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 response should describe a scientifically sound plan as recommended in the ISRP's FY00 review. Project performance to date appears to be minimal, and the response should address this. Sponsors should consider accelerating this work, as justification for much of their other proposed work, such as the feasibility of artificial production in DVIR (#32001), seems contingent upon results from this project.The proponents should justify the level of effort during the last two years and indicate how the current proposal and proposed budget will remedy the situation. The authors should explain the relationship to similar ongoing projects, which overlap the DVIR. In particular, this project should be coordinated with Project 199800200"Snake River Native Salmonid Assessment" to ensure that the same random site selection procedures are used and in so far as possible, the same data collection procedures are used. It is not adequate to simply state that the same methods will be used.
The ISRP's FY00 review and recommendation of this and other DVIR proposals was to provide baseline funding for development of detailed plans to inventory and assess fish and wildlife populations on the DVIR with the expectation that such detailed plans would be presented and reviewed in the forthcoming provincial review process (i.e., this review). Consequently, the response needs to identify specific sample areas, data collection methods, and sampling frequency and intensity (i.e., how many samples of what type where and when). A map of sampling sites and schedule for accomplishing the work should be given in the response.
Aquatic habitat data collection procedures should be consistent with recommendations in Johnson et al. (2001; Johnson, D. H., N. Pittman, E. Wilder, J. A. Silver, R. W. Plotnikoff, B. C. Mason, K. K. Jones, P. Roger, T. A. O'Neil, C. Barrett. 2001. Inventory and Monitoring of Salmon Habitat in the Pacific Northwest - Directory and Synthesis of Protocols for Management/Research and Volunteers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia, Washington. 211pp.).
Comment:
CBFWA recommends that this project should be closely coordinated with Project 199800200"Snake River Native Salmonid Assessment". CBFWA was unable to determine if much coordination is taking place. CBFWA believes that this project is a High Priority and should be completed as soon as possible as results of this project are needed for other projects.Comment:
Do not fund. The ISRP was not convinced that information generated from this project will be of significant benefit to resident fish management in the southern Idaho region. The review package (proposal, presentation, and response) did not provide the ISRP assurance that the project sponsors are up-to-date on current literature, methods, and applications for managing native resident fish populations. The proposal as outlined is not a systematic resident fish species inventory and stock assessment in the Owyhee/Bruneau River Basin, DVIR component. In the response, the lab protocol description is adequate.The proponents are apparently unaware of the need to use a probabilistic sampling procedure for selection of sampling sites in this project. The ISRP requested that the proponents use the same sampling procedures as currently being implemented in Project 199800200"Snake River Native Salmonid Assessment." The proponents countered that they were using a similar sampling procedure, but did not give any details for review.
The response did not describe a scientifically sound plan as recommended in the ISRP's FY00 review and in the preliminary review of this proposal. Project performance to date appears to be minimal.
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 5: Shoshone Paiute Tribe project 200007900 Assess Resident Fish of the Owyhee/Bruneau Basin The ISRP rated the project as "Not Fundable." The sponsor agrees to wrap up project, and requests $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2003. Upon completion n of the analysis, the deliverable is a final report entitled Assessment of Stock Status on the DVIR. The report is to be provided the Council and Bonneville in the summer of 2004. Streamnet should also be provided the report. The Council recommends funding the wrap-up and reporting for this project.
Comment:
Project final report expected by August 31, 2003. No new FY03 funds needed to complete the final report.Comment:
Accrual is from 2002 contract with BPA. 2003 (150K) not underway. Work only occurred in the East Fork. Report needs to be completed Amount in contract sufficient to complete report. Report expected around September 03 - could spill into 04.Comment: