FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 200306500
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 |
|---|---|
| 35002 Narrative | Narrative |
| Rawding 2002 unpublished memo | Narrative Attachment |
| 35002 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| 35002 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Determine origin, movements and relative abundance of bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir. |
| Proposal ID | 200306500 |
| Organization | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; Confederated Tribes and Bands, Yakama Nation (WDFW/YN) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Steve Thiesfeld |
| Mailing address | 2108 Grand Boulevard Vancouver, WA 98661 |
| Phone / email | 3609066732 / thiesslt@dfw.wa.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Craig Burley |
| Review cycle | Mainstem/Systemwide |
| Province / Subbasin | Mainstem/Systemwide / |
| Short description | Determine the abundance of bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir. Monitor movements into Hood River and Klickitat River. |
| Target species | Bull Trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 | -121.875 | Bonneville Reservoir |
| 45.7142 | -121.634 | Drano Lake |
| 45.72 | -121.2552 | Klickitat River at Lyle Falls Fishway |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 10.A.2.1 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Completed gill net surveys in Drano Lake to evaluate gear effectiveness |
| 2001 | Surveyed majority of tributaries to White Salmon and Klickitat rivers for bull trout presence, completed genetic analysis of West Fork Klickitat River bull trout. |
| 2000 | Surveyed majority of tributries to Wind and Little White Salmon rivers. Determined that bull trout are likely not present. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199902400 | Bull Trout Assesments in the Columbia River Gorge | Proposed project would help determine if Klickitat River bull trout migrate to the Columbia River. Gorge project will continue investigations of bull trout in the Klickitat River to determine life history and spawning stream. |
| 199506325 | Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project Monitoring and Evaluation | Capture of other salmonids at Lyle Falls would increase precision of adult estimates and SAR for Klickitat River |
| 199805304 | Hood River Production Program - ODFW Montoring and Evaluation | Hood River project personnel will count adult bull trout passing over Powerdale Dam and juvenile bull trout captured in screw traps. Pit tags will be placed in all bull trout captured. |
| 200100700 | Evaluate status of Columbia River cutthroat trout above Bonneville Dam | We may capture cutthroat trout in the reservoir and at Lyle Falls. We will coordinate with cutthroat project to collect appropriate data. |
| 199801900 | Wind River Watershed Restoration | Trapping at Shiperd Falls on the Wind River provides adult estimates for the remaining major tributary to Bonneville Reservoir. Natural production is accounted for in all major tributaries resulting in better management, ESA, and restoration decisions. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Evaluate altenative methods to capture bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir | Task a. Obtain necessary ESA permits | 1 | $15,000 | |
| 2. Capture sub-adult and adult bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir from November through June | Task a. Use side scan sonar to determine bathymetry, substrate, and macrophyte cover, and produce GIS database. | 1 | $65,000 | Yes |
| 3. Monitor salmonid passage up the Klickitat River by building and re-installing an upstream migrant trap in Lyle Falls fish ladder. | Task a. Engineer a trap design | 1 | $10,000 |
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. Evaluate altenative methods to capture bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir | b. Set trap nets at Drano Lake during May and June to determine their effectiveness at capturing bull trout. | 1 | $51,947 | |
| c. Set gill nets at Drano Lake during May and June to determine their effectiveness at capturing bull trout. | 1 | $51,947 | ||
| d. Set minnow traps at Drano Lake during May and June to determine their effectiveness at capturing bull trout. | 1 | $0 | ||
| e. Conduct beach seining in Drano Lake during May and June to determine its effectiveness at capturing bull trout. | 1 | $23,474 | ||
| f. Use hook and line gear in Drano Lake to determine its effectiveness at capturing bull trout. | 1 | $23,473 | ||
| 3. Monitor salmonid passage up the Klickitat River by building and re-installing an upstream migrant trap in Lyle Falls fish ladder. | b. Intall trap. | 1 | $10,000 | |
| c. Monitor the trap year around through 2006. | 4 | $97,510 | ||
| d. Estimate the number of fish passing upstream | 4 | $10,000 | ||
| e. Calculate SAR for salmon and steelhead | 4 | $0 | ||
| f. Radio tag any bull trout captured | 4 | $0 | ||
| 4. Use microsatellite DNA analysis to determine the origin of bull trout captured. | a. Analyze tissue samples from bull trout captured in Drano Lake, Klickitat River, or Bonneville Reservoir | 4 | $8,500 | Yes |
| b. Analyze Hood River bull trout scale samples | 1 | $12,750 | ||
| 5. Coordinate sampling and counting efforts in Bonneville Reservoir and its tributaries to insure that all bull trout captured are counted and tagged | 4 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Capture sub-adult and adult bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir from November through June. | 2004 | 2006 | $709,439 |
| 3. Monitor salmonid passage up the Klickitat River by building and re-installing an upstream migrant trap in Lyle Falls fish ladder. | 2004 | 2006 | $414,836 |
| 4. Use microsatellite DNA analysis to determine the origin of bull trout captured. | 2004 | 2006 | $21,225 |
| 5. Pending a healthy population of Hood River bull trout, determine the movement and spawning migration of bull trout captured in Drano Lake and Bonneville Reservoir. | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| $456,670 | $470,214 | $218,616 |
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 |
|---|
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 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 8 mo Bio 3 @ 4333/mo; 7 mo Tech 3 @ 3215/mo; 4 mo Tech 2 @ 2775/mo.; 18 mo Tech 2 (YN) @ 2314/mo. | $96,013 |
| Fringe | $21,832 | |
| Supplies | Miscellaneous boat and field supplies | $36,800 |
| Travel | Drano sampling: 10 days/mo X 3 people X 85/day = $17,000. Trap travel $800. | $17,800 |
| Indirect | estimated at 25.2% | $73,386 |
| Capital | $0 | |
| NEPA | $0 | |
| PIT tags | # of tags: 100 | $225 |
| Subcontractor | Paul Spruell, Genetic Analysis | $21,250 |
| Subcontractor | USGS, Columbia River Research Laboratory, Habitat Mapping of Bonneville Reservoir | $65,000 |
| Other | Trap Installation, Boat Operation Expenses 75 days @ $125/day | $47,295 |
| $379,601 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $379,601 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $379,601 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
n/a
Reason for change in scope
n/a
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS, Columbia River Research Laboratory | Initial bathymetric surveys | $150,000 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
Yakima Nation will be contracted independently. Budget presented is based upon a starting date of February 1, 2003, and an ending date of February 28, 2006. Personnel costs will increase to $215,900 + $51,400 in benefits during FY 2005, and slightly higher in FY 2006 in order to cover the additional months of the year (Feb - Sept 2003 versus Oct - Sept in 2004 and 2005), anticipated cost of living increases (3.5%), and the addition of 1 Sci Tech 2 (8 months) to assist with sampling on Bonneville Reservoir. This budget does not include costs associated with Objective 6. Currrently the Hood River population is too low in abundance to risk radio-tagging. If the population increases, we will ask for funds to cover that objective, estimated at $25,000-30,000 annually. However, we wish to insure that a change of scope is not necessary if that objective can be completed.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable (Qualified) - no response required
Aug 2, 2002
Comment:
The ISRP suggests one year funding to explore feasibility of capturing bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir with subsequent funding contingent upon demonstration of the efficacy of capture techniques.Utilization of Bonneville Pool by migratory bull trout is poorly understood. This proposal seeks to improve understanding of the stream of origin and migratory patterns of bull trout found in Bonneville Pool. The work is consistent with the USFWS's 2000 Biological Opinion. The proposed work would develop methods for effectively sampling bull trout in the reservoir, install a fish trap to monitor movement in the Klickitat, radio tag fish from the reservoir to monitor movements from the reservoir into tributary rivers, and conduct genetic analyses to determine river of origin.
The project hinges on the ability of the sponsors to effectively capture bull trout in the reservoir. There is considerable uncertainty associated with this objective because bull trout apparently are rare and difficult to capture in the mainstem Columbia. Without an effective method of capture the essential parts of the proposed work could not be accomplished.
Comment:
The RFC acknowledges that the projects objectives will aid with bull trout recovery efforts and is consistent with the goals of the NWPPC's 2000 Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program and the USFWS Bull Trout Biological Opinion (2000). This project will collect some baseline data to help meet requirements 10.A.2.1, 11.A.2.1.c, and 11.A.2.1.d set forth in the FCRPS Biological Opinion for bull trout. The RFC recommends two years funding for Objective 1 to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of capturing bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir using various trapping techniques and suggests that various capture methods may be needed during the second year of the project if none of the capture techniques are effective. Subsequent funding (Objectives 2-6) should be contingent on results of Objective 1 (e.g., capture efficacy, distribution, and relative abundance information). At the end of two years, the RFC recommends that an RFC review of the results occurs prior to the allocation of additional funds. This proposal addresses key information needs around critical uncertainties regarding bull trout populations in the Bonneville Reservoir. Recent research (Baxter, 2001, OSU Ph.D. Dissertation) demonstrated significant use of the Snake River by Grande Ronde bull trout. The potential clearly exists for the lower river. Potential information from this project could significantly improve management actions that directly impact bull trout in the region. The project addresses a critical issue. However, the ability to address this issue through laboratory based experiments is doubtful. The project is not likely to provide definitive information for making management decisions.Comment:
The following revised budget is based upon a reduction in scope from six objectives to two. The 2 objectives are: 1) evaluate different sampling methods for capturing bull trout in Drano Lake, where bull trout are known to exist; and 2) determine if bull trout migrate from Bonneville Reservoir into the Klickitat River by installing and operating a trap at Lyle Falls. This budget eliminates any radio telemetry, genetic analysis, or coordination of sampling efforts. It also eliminates sampling in Bonneville Reservoir, unless objective 1 is successful in year one. Objective 1 has been increased from 1 to 2 years to allow for any extreme environmental conditions, or adapting techniques if the first year proves unsuccessful. If objective 1 is successful in the first year, then year 2 would proceed as outlined in the original proposal, i.e. applying successful techniques in the mainstem. Objective 1 is the most difficult to accomplish, but is a necessary first step for examining bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir. It specifically addresses the Biological Opinion: 10.A.2.1: Determine the extent of bull trout use of the Lower Columbia River affected by the FCRPS and 11.A.2.1.c: …estimate the annual population size of bull trout migrating to and from the Lower Columbia River reservoirs, and develop abundance trends over time. Objective 2 (formerly objective 3) would be conducted for 2 years. This objective has a high likelihood to successfully determine if significant numbers of bull trout migration between the Klickitat River and Bonneville Reservoir. Objective 2 also specifically addresses the Biological Opinion: 11.A.2.1.d: …cooperate in studies to determine the movements of bull trout from the Hood River and other tributaries into Bonneville Dam reservoir. For a complete description of the Objectives refer to full response to CBFWA.Comment:
Fundable in part. Agree with CBFWA and the sponsors' revision of the proposal and the budget reduction. We disagree with the Urgent ranking assigned to the proposal by CBFWA and view the proposal as a lower priority action.If funded, this project should be coordinated with other monitoring projects to ensure compatibility of objectives, common methods, and protocols. This coordination could be accomplished under the favorably reviewed CBFWA proposal #35033.
Based upon the sponsor's response, the ISRP suggests two years of funding to explore feasibility of capturing bull trout in Bonneville Reservoir with subsequent funding contingent upon demonstration of the efficacy of capture techniques. The project hinges on the ability of the sponsors to effectively capture bull trout in the reservoir. There is considerable uncertainty associated with this objective because bull trout apparently are rare and difficult to capture in the mainstem Columbia. Without an effective method of capture the essential parts of the proposed work could not be accomplished.
Utilization of Bonneville Pool by migratory bull trout is poorly understood. This proposal seeks to improve understanding of the stream of origin and migratory patterns of bull trout found in Bonneville Pool. The work is consistent with the USFWS's 2000 Biological Opinion. The proposed work would develop methods for effectively sampling bull trout in the reservoir, install a fish trap to monitor movement in the Klickitat, radio tag fish from the reservoir to monitor movements from the reservoir into tributary rivers, and conduct genetic analyses to determine river of origin.
If funded, this project should be coordinated with proposal 35013; e.g. they should record observations of gas bubble disease symptoms in sampled bull trout.
Comment:
Comments
Not Reviewed
Already ESA Required?
Biop?
No
Comment:
Category:1. Council Staff preferred projects that fit province allocation
Comments:
Two year project addresses USFWS Bi-op, according to BPA designation. ISRP recommends only funding the feasibility of bull trout capture in Bonneville pool; subsequent funding contingent on efficacy of capture techniques.
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: |
| $305,000 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website