FY 2003 Lower Columbia proposal 200001200
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 |
|---|---|
| 200001200 Narrative | Narrative |
| 200001200 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Lower Columbia: Columbia Lower Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Lower Columbia: Columbia Lower Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Evaluate factors limiting Columbia River gorge chum salmon populations. |
| Proposal ID | 200001200 |
| Organization | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Nancy Uusitalo |
| Mailing address | 9317 Highway 99, Suite I Vancouver, WA 98665 |
| Phone / email | 3606967605 / nancy_uusitalo@fws.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Howard Schaller |
| Review cycle | Lower Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Lower Columbia / Columbia Lower |
| Short description | Evaluate factors limiting chum salmon production in Hardy Creek, Hamilton Springs, and Columbia River side-channel. |
| Target species | Chum Salmon |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6248 | -122.0169 | Mouth of Hardy Creek on Pierce Refuge. |
| 45.6238 | -122.0169 | Mouth of Hamilton Creek on Pierce Refuge. |
| Beginning of Hamilton Spring Channel in town of North Bonneville. | ||
| 45.63 | -121.98 | Side Channel of Columbia River adjacent to Pierce Refuge. |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Action 107 |
| Action 150 |
| Action 156 |
| Action 157 |
| Action 159 |
| Action 160 |
| Action 179 |
| Action 193 |
| Action 196 |
| Action 197 |
| Action 198 |
| Action 1 |
| Action 9 |
| Action 13 |
| Action 14 |
| Action 15 |
| Action 16 |
| Action 17 |
| Action 21 |
| Action 27 |
| Action 28 |
| Action 30 |
| Action 54 |
| Action 60 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS/BPA | Action 155 | NMFS | BPA, working with BOR, the Corps, EPA, and USGS, shall develop a program to 1) identify mainstem habitat sampling reaches, survey conditions, describe cause-and- effect relationships, and identify research needs; 2) develop improvement plans for all mainstem reaches; and 3) initiate improvements in three mainstem reaches. Results shall be reported annually. |
| NMFS/BPA | Action 156 | NMFS | The Action Agencies and NMFS shall study the feasibility (including both biological benefits and ecological risks) of habitat modification to improve spawning conditions for chum salmon in the Ives Island area. |
| NMFS | Action 107 | NMFS | The Action Agencies shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation to assess survival of adult salmonids migrating upstream and factors contributing to unaccounted losses. |
| NMFS | Action 180 | NMFS | The Action Agencies and NMFS shall work within regional prioritization and congressional appropriation processes to establish and provide the level of FCRPS funding to develop and implement a basinwide hierarchical monitoring program. This program shall be developed collaboratively with appropriate regional agencies and shall determine population and environmental status (including assessment of performance measures and standards) and allow ground-truthing of regional databases. A draft program including protocols for specific data to be collected, frequency of samples, and sampling sites shall be developed by September 2001. Implementation should begin no later than the spring of 2002 and will be fully implemented no later than 2003. |
| BPA | Action 156 | NMFS | The Action Agencies and NMFS shall study the feasibility (including both biological benefits and ecological risks) of habitat modification to improve spawning conditions for chum salmon in the Ives Island area. |
| BPA | Action 157 | NMFS | BPA shall fund actions to improve and restore tributary and mainstem habitat for CR chum salmon in the reach between The Dalles Dam and the mouth of the Columbia River. |
| NMFS/BPA | Action 180 | NMFS | The Action Agencies and NMFS shall work within regional prioritization and congressional appropriation processes to establish and provide the level of FCRPS funding to develop and implement a basinwide hierarchical monitoring program. This program shall be developed collaboratively with appropriate regional agencies and shall determine population and environmental status (including assessment of performance measures and standards) and allow ground-truthing of regional databases. A draft program including protocols for specific data to be collected, frequency of samples, and sampling sites shall be developed by September 2001. Implementation should begin no later than the spring of 2002 and will be fully implemented no later than 2003. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Produced abundance estimates and determined biological characteristics of adult chum returns to Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs for 1999 spawning year. |
| 2000 | Produced abundance estimates and determined biological characteristics of juvenile chum emigrants from Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs in 2000. |
| 2000 | Determined characterisitcs of areas used for spawning and egg incubation by chum salmon, including intragravel water chemistry, during 1999-2000. |
| 2000 | Evaluated movements of adult chum salmon between spawning areas in Hardy Creek, Hamilton Creek, Hamilton Springs, and Columbia River in 1999. |
| 2000 | Constructed a chum salmon spawning channel adjacent to Hardy Creek on Pierce National Wildlife Refuge. |
| 2001 | Produced abundance estimates of adult chum salmon returns in Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs for 2000 spawning year. |
| 2001 | Evaluated movements of adult chum salmon between spawning areas in Hardy Creek, Hardy Creek spawning channel, Hamilton Creek, Hamilton Springs, and Columbia River in 2000. |
| 2001 | Produced abundance estimates of juvenile chum salmon emigrants in Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs in 2001. |
| 2001 | Evaluated substrate in Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
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 |
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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 |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
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. Assess movement of adults among three spawning areas. | a. Capture and radio tag chum salmon and evaluate movements between spawning areas. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $18,039 | |
| b. Establish fixed station telemetry arrays and provide telemetry technical assistance (USGS-BRD-CRRL subcontract). | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $2,673 | Yes | |
| c. Capture and radio tag chum salmon at Bonneville Dam (WDFW cost-share). | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $0 | ||
| 2. Determine abundance and baseline biological characteristics of adult chum salmon. | a.Install and operate weirs in Hardy Creek, Hardy Creek spawning channel, and Hamilton Springs. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $56,100 | |
| b. Conduct spawning ground surveys in Hardy Creek and Hamilton Springs to determine spawning success. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $11,000 | ||
| c. Conduct spawning ground surveys in Hamilton Creek (WDFW cost-share). | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $0 | ||
| d. Measure subsample of eggs to determine ratio of female length to number of eggs and egg size. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $12,600 | ||
| 3. Determine chum smolt production and abundance in Hardy Creek, Hardy Creek spawning channel, Hamilton Springs, and main stem Columbia River near Ives Island. | a. Install fyke nets in Hamilton Springs, Hardy Creek, and Hardy Creek spawning channel and evaluate abundance by mark-recapture techniques (USFWS cost-share). | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $0 | |
| b. Install screw trap in Columbia River to evaluate smolt abundance by mark-recapture techniques. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $89,400 | ||
| c. Evaluate homing fidelity by uniquely marking smolts with a strontium solution in Hamilton Springs and Hardy Creek. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $4,800 | ||
| 4. Evaluate habitat parameters associated with chum salmon spawning success. | a. Monitor intragravel water quality near redds at egg pocket depth using piezometers. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $26,300 | |
| b. Install redd caps in Hamilton Springs to determine swim-up timing and temperature unit requirements for egg incubation. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | $34,300 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Assess movement of adults among three spawning areas. | 2004 | 2007 | $93,732 |
| 2. Determine abundance and baseline biological characteristics of adult chum salmon. | 2004 | 2007 | $360,691 |
| 3. Determine chum smolt production and abundance in Hardy Creek, Hardy Creek spawning channel, Hamilton Springs, and main stem Columbia River near Ives Island. | 2004 | 2007 | $426,313 |
| 4. Evaluate habitat parameters associated with chum salmon spawning success. | 2004 | 2007 | $274,253 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $267,972 | $281,371 | $295,440 | $310,212 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1 Supervisory Biologist (33%), 2 Field Biologists (100%) 2 Temporary Biologists (50%) | $130,091 |
| Fringe | 30% | $39,027 |
| Supplies | $10,128 | |
| Travel | Vehicle and boat lease | $10,000 |
| Indirect | 24.8% | $63,293 |
| Subcontractor | USGS | $2,673 |
| $255,212 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $255,212 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $255,212 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $262,283 |
| % change from forecast | -2.7% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDFW | Capture and radio tag chum salmon at Bonneville Dam. | $78,200 | in-kind |
| WDFW | Conduct spawning ground surveys in Hamilton Creek. | $10,500 | in-kind |
| USGS | Radio telemetry receivers, antennas. cable, batteries, and technical assistance. | $115,000 | in-kind |
| University of Idaho | Radio Tags | $17,500 | in-kind |
| USFWS | Fyke nets, screw traps, and biometric services. | $132,086 | 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
Fundable - no response required
Date:
Mar 1, 2002
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
Fundable. The proposal is sound and well organized with logical objectives, and should generate information useful for protecting these remnant chum salmon in the Lower Columbia. The viability of these populations may be affected by movements among them, lending importance to the proposed study of movements. A summary of censuses of adults is given but no summary of fry production.Comment:
NMFS has identified that this project is a BiOp project.Comment:
Fundable. A response was not needed. The proposal is sound and well organized with logical objectives, and should generate information useful for protecting these remnant chum salmon in the Lower Columbia. The viability of these populations may be affected by movements among them, lending importance to the proposed study of movements. A summary of censuses of adults is given but no summary of fry production.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUThis is an important element of studies in the Ives Island area to understand the effects of FCRPS flow management on productivity of the Bonneville chum population. Supports long-term habitat restoration of chum habitat and short and long-term survival of this ESU.
Comments
This is an important project that will result in a better understanding of FCRPS flow management on productivity of the Bonneville chum population. Fulfills Biop requirements in part.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? Yes
Comment:
Recommend to implement RPAs 156 and 157.Comment:
Comment:
Fund as Recommended and to implement RPA 155, 156Comment:
Sponsor surprised at how low accrual is, project should be pretty much in line for 2003. Changes in personnel costs and benefits, similar to lamprey project in terms of needs.Comment:
The reason for requested increase is due to changes in personnel, cost of living adjustments and equipment replacement.REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
expense
Date:
May 2005
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $263,888 | $263,888 | $263,888 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website