FY 2002 Mountain Snake proposal 28002
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 |
|---|---|
| 28002 Narrative | Narrative |
| 28002 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Letter from H. Schaller (USFWS) to Resident Fish Committee (CBFWA) Re: Support for resident fish projects in provincial review process | Correspondence |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Fluvial Bull Trout Migration and Life History Investigations in the upper Salmon River Subbasin |
| Proposal ID | 28002 |
| Organization | Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (SBT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Jeffry L. Anderson |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 306 Ft. Hall, ID 83203 |
| Phone / email | 2084783764 / salmon1@allidaho.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Chad Colter, SBT Fish and Wildlife Coordinator |
| Review cycle | Mountain Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Mountain Snake / Salmon |
| Short description | Identify the distribution and status of fluvial bull trout populations. Identify seasonal habitat use and migration patterns of fluvial bull trout. Determine bull trout presence/absence, densities, population status, and spawning times. |
| Target species | Columbia River Basin bull trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43.955 | -114.785 | Upper Salmon River |
| 44.225 | -114.9272 | Valley Creek, tributary to Salmon River |
| 44.2682 | -114.3265 | East Fork Salmon River, tributary to Salmon River |
| 44.2696 | -114.7337 | Yankee Fork Salmon River, tributary to Salmon River |
| 44.1537 | -114.3002 | Herd Creek, tributary to Salmon River |
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 |
|---|---|
| N/A, New Project |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199405000 | Salmon River Habitat Enhancement M&E | Assist in collection of field data and telemetry. |
| 198909803 | Salmon Supplementation Studies in Idaho Rivers | Assist in collection of field data and telemetry. |
| 199107100 | Snake River Sockey Salmon Habitat | Assist in collection of field data and telemetry. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine bull trout presence/absence, densities, population status, and spawning times in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | a. Work with agency biologists in the upper Salmon River subbasin to develop priorities for project implementation | 3 | $15,000 | |
| b. Secure USFWS and NMFS Section 10 permits for scientific research. | 1 | $5,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine bull trout presence/absence, densities, population status, and spawning times in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | 2003 | 2004 | $30,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $15,000 | $15,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify the distribution and status of fluvial bull trout populations in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | a. During winter and early spring, collect and surgically implant radio transmitters in fluvial bull trout in the mainstem Salmon, East Fork Salmon, and Yankee Fork Salmon rivers and track throughout the year with radio receivers. | 5 | $30,000 | |
| 1. | b. Sample as necessary in tributary streams where fluvial bull trout are found to exist. | 5 | $20,000 | |
| 2. Identify seasonal habitat use and migration patterns of fluvial bull trout in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | a. Surgically implant radio transmitters and track at least 50 bull trout per year and track with radio receivers throughout the year. | 5 | $50,000 | |
| 3. Determine bull trout presence/absence, densities, population status, and spawning times in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | a. Sample streams using snorkel and electrofishing surveys. | 5 | $30,000 | |
| b. Conduct spawning ground surveys. | 5 | $13,440 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify the distribution and status of fluvial bull trout populations in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | 2003 | 2006 | $172,000 |
| 2. Identify seasonal habitat use and migration patterns of fluvial bull trout in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | 2003 | 2006 | $180,000 |
| 3. Determine bull trout presence/absence, densities, population status, and spawning times in the upper Salmon River subbasin. | 2003 | 2006 | $160,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $128,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 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 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1 FTE, 2 Season Technicians, partial salary for administrative assistant. | $68,000 |
| Fringe | 34% of salary | $23,120 |
| Supplies | 2 radio receivers, 50 radio transmitters, laptop computer and printer, misc. field and office supls. | $29,420 |
| Travel | Field work per diem, lodging, and travel to meetings/training. | $8,200 |
| Indirect | 28% of salary and fringe benefits | $23,700 |
| Capital | $0 | |
| NEPA | Secure USFWS and NMFS Section 10 permits for scientific research | $5,000 |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | $0 | |
| Other | 4X4 vehicle lease | $6,000 |
| $163,440 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $163,440 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $163,440 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Other budget explanation
The first year's budget includes start-up equipment purchases which will not need to be repeated in future years. The long-term equipment costs will include 50 radio transmitter tags annually at approximately $200 per tag ($10,000/year).
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Do not fund - no response required
Sep 28, 2001
Comment:
Do not fund. A response is not needed because of significant deficiencies in the proposal. The proposal is to "fill all data gaps" concerning bull trout distribution, abundance, and migration patterns for fluvial bull trout in the upper Salmon River basin. It endeavors to justify this new effort based solely on a perceived lack of knowledge, a premise that was not convincing to reviewers who would have been more receptive to investigation of specific significant hypotheses. The work did not appear linked to the extensive work conducted by Thurow, Rieman and Dunham in the state. In addition to a radio-tracking component, the sponsor intends to describe distributions and abundances across the sub-basin. No argument in presented to justify what seems to be an insufficient sample size for the objectives of the radio-telemetry tracking portion of the study. A systematic procedure was not presented for estimating abundance or distribution. It is known, as stated, that bull trout spawn from mid-August to mid-late September. The proposal includes action to further define spawning time, but no reason was provided for the need.The literature on bull trout life history contains significant information on adult capture, radio tag mortalities, day vs. night snorkeling, and other study methodologies that could streamline, fine tune, and focus the proposed study. Lack of discussion and reference to this extensive literature and its implications was viewed as a serious deficit for this proposal.
Comment:
This proposal addresses data gaps in bull trout distribution and life history in the upper Salmon River Subbasin. The RFC suggests this information is needed for the development of recovery actions for the Salmon River Bull Trout Recovery Unit; however, the geographical scope of this project appears too large for the proposed approach, and the 50 fish radio tagging sample seems too small for the size of the subbasin.The RFC suggests a more systematic approach would lend itself well to project success. The project could be strengthened by concentrating on one major drainage at a time. Each of the 3 drainages (Yankee Fork, Mainstem, and East Fork) should receive about 50 tagged fish and 2-3 years sampling effort. It appears the proponents need to include more specific information on telemetry equipment to be used, and details such as transmitter life, size, frequencies and costs. There may be remote tracking sites currently available in the subbasin that could be utilized for this project, and if so, the project efficiency could be greatly improved by utilizing them. If there are no remote sites currently in place, it would be wise to establish some. The use of data loggers would also narrow the focus of equipment manufacturers and save time and money in data collection. Specific plans for radio-tracking are lacking in the proposal. Some additional plans need to be prepared in regards to tracking methods, frequency, and approach.
"The USFWS feels if the proposal can meet the above concerns and those raised by the ISRP, there are elements of the project that warrant funding."
Comment:
Do not fund. A response is not needed because of significant deficiencies in the proposal. The proposal is to "fill all data gaps" concerning bull trout distribution, abundance, and migration patterns for fluvial bull trout in the upper Salmon River basin. It endeavors to justify this new effort based solely on a perceived lack of knowledge, a premise that was not convincing to reviewers who would have been more receptive to investigation of specific significant hypotheses. The work did not appear linked to the extensive work conducted by Thurow, Rieman and Dunham in the state. In addition to a radio-tracking component, the sponsor intends to describe distributions and abundances across the sub-basin. No argument in presented to justify what seems to be an insufficient sample size for the objectives of the radio-telemetry tracking portion of the study. A systematic procedure was not presented for estimating abundance or distribution. It is known, as stated, that bull trout spawn from mid-August to mid-late September. The proposal includes action to further define spawning time, but no reason was provided for the need.The literature on bull trout life history contains significant information on adult capture, radio tag mortalities, day vs. night snorkeling, and other study methodologies that could streamline, fine tune, and focus the proposed study. Lack of discussion and reference to this extensive literature and its implications was viewed as a serious deficit for this proposal.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUComments
Already ESA Req?
Biop?
Comment:
Do not recommend. BPA RPA RPM:
Not USFWS BiOp Related
NMFS RPA/USFWS RPM:
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Comment: