FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 199302900

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
199302900 Narrative	Narrative
199302900 Powerpoint Presentation	Powerpoint Presentation
FY 2005 Powerpoint Presentation Update for Project 199302900	Powerpoint Presentation
FY 2005 Powerpoint Presentation Update for Project 199302900	Powerpoint Presentation

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Estimate Survival for the Passage of Juvenile Salmonids Through Dams and Reservoirs of the Lower Snake and Columbia Rivers
Proposal ID	199302900
Organization	National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	William D. Muir
Mailing address	NWFSC, Fish Ecology Division, 2725 Montlake Boulevard, East Seattle, WA 98112-2097
Phone / email	5095382626 / bill.muir@noaa.gov
Manager authorizing this project	Dr. John G. Williams
Review cycle	Mainstem/Systemwide
Province / Subbasin	Mainstem/Systemwide /
Short description	Provide precise measurements of survival of juvenile salmon as they pass through dams and reservoirs in the Snake and Columbia Rivers and relate to adult returns.
Target species	Chinook salmon (yearling spring/summer and subyearling fall), juvenile steelhead, and juvenile sockeye salmon. All Snake and Columbia River ESUs above Bonneville Dam are included.

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description
		Systemwide.

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA
185
187
189
193
190

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description
NMFS/BPA	Action 199	NMFS	The Action Agencies shall implement the specific research/monitoring actions outlined in Appendix H.
NMFS	Action 185	NMFS	The Action Agencies shall continue to fund and expand, as appropriate, fish marking and recapturing programs aimed at defining juvenile migrant survival for both transported and nontransported migrants and adult returns for both groups. These studies shall also compare the SARs of transported and nontransported fish to calculate the differential delayed mortality (D), if any, of transported fish.
NMFS/BPA	Action 185	NMFS	The Action Agencies shall continue to fund and expand, as appropriate, fish marking and recapturing programs aimed at defining juvenile migrant survival for both transported and nontransported migrants and adult returns for both groups. These studies shall also compare the SARs of transported and nontransported fish to calculate the differential delayed mortality (D), if any, of transported fish.
NMFS/BPA	Action 189	NMFS	The Action Agencies and NMFS shall work within the annual planning and congressional appropriation processes to establish and provide the appropriate level of FCRPS funding for studies to investigate the causes of discrepancies in adult return rates for juvenile salmonids that have different passage histories through the hydrosystem.

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment
1993	Demonstrated ability to estimate survival through Lower Granite and Little Goose Dam reaches.
1994	Extended survival estimates through Lower Monumental Dam reach and added estimates for juvenile steelhead.
1995	Extended survival estimates through McNary Dam reach and added estimates for hatchery subyearling fall chinook salmon.
1996	Completed flow/survival analysis for spring migrants using modern survival data.
1997	Extended survival estimates through the entire hydropower system.
1997	Estimated survival for yearling chinook salmon from Lookingglass hatchery to Lower Granite Reservoir using radio telemetry.
1999	Began estimating survival through John Day Dam reach for Hanford Reach subyearling fall chinook.
2001	Published 3 journal articles summarizing survival studies to date.
2002	Published a journal paper on relationship of juvenile size to adult returns.
2002	Published a journal paper on travel time and dispersion of juvenile fish as they migrate downstream.
2002	Published 2 journal papers on flow/survival analysis for spring migrants and Snake River fall chinook using modern survival data.
1993-2002	Summary of each year's accomplishments submitted via detailed yearly reports to BPA on flow/travel-time and survival relationships for all PIT-tagged stocks of Snake River salmon species, and where possible, PIT-tagged salmon species from the U Columbia

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description
199102900	Understanding the effects of summer flow augmentation on the migrating behavior and survival of juvenile fall chinook salmon migrating through Lower Granite Reservoir	We began working cooperatively with this project in 1995 to estimate survival for hatchery-reared and wild subyearling fall chinook salmon through free-flowing sections, reservoirs and dams of the Snake River
199105100	Monitoring and evaluation statistical support	Our study provides many of the PIT-tagged fish used in their analysis.
198331900	New Marking and monitoring techniques for fish	We continue to rely on this project to provide the innovations needed to conduct multiple-recapture survival studies in the Snake and Columbia Rivers in a variety of habitats. We provide feedback to the project on the performance of their innovations.
199602000	Comparative survival rate study of hatchery PIT tagged chinook	We utilize fish PIT-tagged from this study to estimate survival from hatcheries through the Snake River, to evalute SARs based on juvenile migration history, and to help develop estimates of D.
198332300	Smolt condition and arrival timing at Lower Granite Dam	We estimate survival for PIT-tagged fish released from Snake River Basin traps in this study through the Snake River.
198910700	Statistical support for salmonid survival studies	Our study provides many of the PIT-tagged fish used in their analysis.
199008000	Columbia River Basin PIT Tag information systems	We, like all other PIT tag users in the basin, rely on this project to maintain the PIT tag database.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost
1. Determine numbers of PIT-tagged fish of each species necessary for survival estimation with adequate precision.	a. Determine numbers of PIT-tagged fish scheduled for release by other researchers for each species	Ongoing	$3,200
1.	b. Determine numbers of additional fish this project will need to PIT tag when combined with fish tagged by others with provide acceptable precision.	Ongoing	$3,200
2. Obtain necessary Endangered Species Act and other permits to conduct study.	a. Apply for ESA Section 10 permit (or modify current permit) to conduct planned research.	Ongoing	$3,200
2.	b. Apply for state (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho) Scientific Collection Permits to conduct planned study.	Ongoing	$3,200

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Determine numbers of fish of each species to be PIT-tagged based on scale of other tagging efforts in the basin.	2004	2007	$27,400
2. Obtain necessary Endangered Species Act and other permits to conduct study.	2004	2007	$27,400

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$13,100	$13,500	$13,900	$14,300

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor
1. Provide estimates of survival for releases of yearling spring/summer chinook salmon and steelhead (both hatchery and wild) through the Snake and lower Columbia Rivers using the SR Model	a. PIT tag 20,000 to 25,000 steelhead during the spring migration at Lower Granite Dam (and yearling chinook salmon if needed).	Ongoing	$84,000	Yes
1.	b. Collect PIT tag detection data.	Ongoing	$25,300
1.	c. Analyze data.	Ongoing	$117,200	Yes
2. Estimate survival from McNary Dam tailrace to John Day Dam tailrace for subyearling fall chinook salmon during the summer migration.	a. PIT tag 40,000 subyearling fall chinook salmon during the summer migration at McNary Dam	Ongoing	$207,000	Yes
2.	b. Collect PIT tag data.	Ongoing	$25,300
2.	c. Analyze data.	Ongoing	$72,400	Yes
3. Estimate survival and travel time for subyearling fall chinook salmon from Pittsburg Landing and Billy Creek on the free-flowing Snake River through the lower Snake River.	a. Coordinate with Lyons Ferry Hatchery and other parties to secure subyearling fall chinook salmon, and ensure that incubation and rearing conditions are suitable to provide fish or given numbers and length (approximately 75 mm) at release dates.	3	$3,200
3.	b. Deploy and maintain environmental monitors (YSI 6000) at Pittsburg Landing and Billy Creek prior to the first release through the summer migration period.	3	$1,700
3.	c. PIT tag and transport fall chinook salmon from Lyons Ferry Hatchery to Pittsburg Landing and Billy Creek and release after acclimation	3	$109,900	Yes
3.	d. Evaluate the use of a streambed flat-plate detector used in combination with wing net leads to guide fish through the PIT tag detector near the head of Lower Granite Reservoir.	3	$118,500
3.	e. Analyze data.	3	$132,200	Yes
4. Extend survival estimates to Bonneville Dam tailrace using PIT tag pair trawl detections.	a. Operate PIT tag pair trawl in the Columbia River Estuary to detect tags.	Ongoing	$581,200	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Provide estimates of survival for releases of yearling spring/summer chinook salmon and steelhead (both hatchery and wild) through the Snake and lower Columbia Rivers using the SR Model.	2004	2007	$976,000
2. Estimate survival from McNary Dam tailrace to John Day Dam tailrace for subyearling fall chinook salmon during the summer migration.	2004	2007	$1,313,200
3. Estimate survival and travel time for subyearling fall chinook salmon from Pittsburg Landing and Billy Creek on the free-flowing Snake River through the lower Snake River.	2004	2005	$764,100
4. Extend survival estimates to Bonneville Dam tailrace using PIT tag pair trawl detections.	2004	2007	$2,504,400

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$1,522,200	$1,567,900	$1,215,600	$1,252,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor
1. Maintain PIT tag equipment.	a. Repair or replace PIT tag equipment (computers, transceivers, needles, etc.) as needed.	Ongoing	$35,400
2. Maintain PIT tag pair trawl.	a. Repair or replace PIT tag pair trawl equipment (nets, boat motors, etc.) as needed.	Ongoing	$100,100

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Maintain PIT tag equipment.	2004	2007	$152,400
2. Maintain PIT tag pair trawl.	2004	2007	$431,500

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$139,600	$143,700	$148,100	$152,500

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor
1. Identify logistical constraints to the study plan.	a. Determine the degree and effects of violations of assumptions of the SR Model.	Ongoing	$52,300	Yes
2. Explore relationships between smolt survival through the Snake and Columbia Rivers and flow, travel time, and dam operations using a long-term data set.	a. Correlate survival estimates with flow, temperature, turbidity, travel time, and dam operations for individual years and over multi-years.	Ongoing	$165,400	Yes
3. Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish.	a. Evaluate SARs of PIT-tagged fish with different passage histories and sources as juveniles tagged and released in previous years. Develop estimates of D and determine links between timing to the ocean with adult returns.	Ongoing	$40,300	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Identify logistical constraints to the study plan	2004	2007	$225,400
2. Explore relationships between smolt survival through the Snake and Columbia Rivers and flow, travel time, and dam operations using a long-term data set.	2004	2007	$712,600
3. Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish.	2004	2007	$173,600

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$265,700	$273,700	$281,900	$290,300

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2003 cost
Personnel	FTE: 8.13	$532,500
Fringe		$126,000
Supplies		$173,900
Travel		$63,400
Indirect		$351,500
Capital		$0
NEPA		$0
PIT tags	# of tags: 85000	$191,300
Subcontractor	Dr. John Skalski	$50,000
Subcontractor	Dr. Jim Anderson	$50,000
Subcontractor	PSMFC	$300,000
Subcontractor	misc small contracts	$45,600
		$1,884,200

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2003 cost	$1,884,200
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2003 budget request	$1,884,200
FY 2003 forecast from 2002	$1,200,000
% change from forecast	57.0%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Added objective to to cost-share operation operation of PIT-tag pair-trawl in the Columbia River estuary.

Reason for change in scope

An agreement was reached between BPA and the COE to cost-share the operation of the PIT-tag pair-trawl. Since PIT tag detections below Bonneville Dam are required to estimate survival through the John Day to Bonneville reach, BPA felt this objective was within the scope of our reach survival project.

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind
COE	Annual cost-share funding for PIT-tag pair-trawl.	$681,300	cash

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

REVIEW:
ISRP Preliminary Review (ISRP 2002-13)

Recommendation:
Fundable - no response required

Date:
Aug 2, 2002

Comment:

Fundable. This is an ongoing research project to provide precise estimates annually of survival of juvenile salmonids migrating through reservoirs, dams, and free-flowing reaches of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Survival information is important for evaluating the success of strategies to recover depressed stocks and to evaluate success in meeting the passage survival performance standards in the NMFS 2000 Biological Opinion. The project plans to continue to PIT tag yearling chinook salmon and steelhead at Lower Granite Dam as needed to estimate their survival through the hydropower system. When possible, the project will also follow fish PIT-tagged in other studies. The project will also continue to PIT tag hatchery subyearling fall chinook salmon for release above Lower Granite Dam to estimate their survival through the Snake River and PIT tag and release river-run subyearling fall chinook salmon (mostly wild Hanford stock) at McNary Dam to estimate their survival through the lower Columbia River. The research will determine where losses occur for subyearling chinook salmon between the free-flowing Snake River and Lower Granite Reservoir using a streambed flat-plate PIT tag detector. Results will be used to explore the relationships among survival, travel time, environmental variables, and dam operations using the expanding database generated by this study. As PIT-tagged adult fish return, the research will continue to explore survival to adult for fish with different passage histories.

This is a very well prepared proposal that meets the ISRP review criteria. The ISRP's comments on the FY 2000 proposal (selectively quoted below) remain germane. The excellent publication record continues. The project cost has escalated as plans are made to partially absorb the trawl netting conducted below Bonneville Dam in order to obtain lower river survival estimates. The size and complexity of the project warrant periodic special review. The region is again advised to think about the future of this research and monitoring effort, which is a cornerstone of salmon evaluations in the mainstem.

In FY 2000, the ISRP commented: "This proposal is very well presented, reports progressive development of methods and techniques over time, and demonstrates a timely and strong publication record of research. The proposal is well integrated with other related projects and presents a logical sequence of objectives and methods. The project is a core PIT tag application program that has been expanding its area of study as new detectors are installed and developed. This kind of information is vital if agencies wish to develop priorities for research and/or to develop a relative ranking of mortality sources in the Columbia.

The scope of the project is again so huge that it is extremely difficult to provide any cogent or constructive comments. Given this scope, the annual cost, and projected duration of this request, it seems advisable to conduct periodic programmatic reviews using expert panels. Such panels should provide a broader scientific basis for review and the necessary regional perspective to better evaluate the merits of the on-going research. This would assist in determining the appropriate scope and direction for future work."

In 2000, the ISRP asked whether the results obtained to date were sufficient, or whether the project should continue as a key component of basinwide monitoring. The question was again raised (and answered) in review. It is clear that the project has been a cornerstone for monitoring juvenile survival in the Columbia River system, and that it should continue for the foreseeable future.

In summary, the proposal meets ISRP criteria, represents a particularly valuable project for the basin, and warrants continuation.

Action Agency/NMFS RME Group Comments:

HYDRO SUBGROUP -- The researchers indicate that the proposed research contributes information that supports RPAs 185, 189, 190 and 193. The RME group also notes the estimates can be important for evaluating compliance with certain Hydro-Performance Standards. But the authors do not mention such.

The thrust of the proposal is to continue generating inriver smolt survival estimates for Snake River stocks (steelhead, spring/summer chinook and fall chinook). The research contributes data useful in satisfying elements within each of the RPAs they identify. We generally agree. The Objective of RPA 185 is to produce useful estimates of "D". The RPA states that extant estimates have wide confidence levels, implying their utility may be questionable. New estimates should exhibit improved precision. Part of that improvement may lay in the quality of inriver survival estimates that are a product of the proposed research. The proposal could be improved by describing precision associated with the inriver survival estimates and implications to the future utility of "D".

The objective of RPA 189 is to investigate causes of apparent discrepancies in adult return rates associated with different smolt passage routes. This proposed research may contribute information regarding the magnitude of survival exhibited by screen-bypassed fish, but not other routes individually. Furthermore, there is not expressed intent in this proposal to identify actual causes or mechanisms of mortality. Overall contribution to RPA seems limited.

The objective of RPA 190 is to improve our understanding of wild Snake River fall chinook early life history, including juvenile survival. If the hatchery fish used in this research are suitable surrogates then this proposal has merit in contributing to RPA 190. However, the RME Hydro Work Group encourages the authors to incorporate information into the proposal that supports the use of hatchery fish as surrogates.

The objective of RPA 193 emphasizes developing novel tools for discriminating hatchery and wild fish, track fish in oceanic environs, and determine growth and survival for specific wild stocks. The linkage of the proposed research to this RPA is not readily apparent.

In the opinion of the federal RME team the proposed research has important implications in evaluation compliance with performance standards at the BO-prescribed check in periods, although the authors did not explore this application. ESU-specific life stage survival for juveniles and adults while migrating through the FCRPS are key performance measures detailed in the BO. The proposed research will be generating smolt survival estimates for Snake River stocks of interest, albeit using primarily hatchery fish.

It would be instructive if the proposal specified sample sizes and precision associated with survival estimates. Lacking this information it is difficult to ascertain how useful the estimates will be in progress and compliance tests called for in the BO. Also, the performance standards in the BO are ESU-specific. The estimates from this research involve only Snake River ESUs. It seems there are opportunities to develop estimates for other stocks as well, such as Yakima and Leavenworth as Zabel et al. (2002) report. We encourage expanding stock coverage if tractable. Finally, the BO focuses on wild fish survival, where this research uses primarily hatchery fish. Justification for using these as surrogates should be discussed in the proposal.

ISRP Remarks on RME Group Comments:

The proposal was selected by the Action Agency/NMFS RME Work Group for review. The ISRP concurs with their observations including opportunities exist for better aligning the work to RME objectives. Their primary conclusion was that this excellent proposal could better state the important implications in evaluation of compliance with performance standards at the BO-prescribed check in periods. They noted that ESU-specific life stage survival for juveniles and adults while migrating through the FCRPS are key performance measures detailed in the BO. The proposed research will generate smolt survival estimates for Snake River stocks of interest, albeit using primarily hatchery fish. The RME group also sought specification of sample sizes and precision associated with survival estimates, for without this information it is difficult to ascertain how useful the estimates will be in progress and compliance tests called for in the BO. They also noted that the performance standards in the BO are ESU-specific, whereas the estimates from this research involve only Snake River ESUs. They wondered whether there are opportunities to develop estimates for other stocks as well, such as Yakima and Leavenworth as Zabel et al. (2002) report, and encouraged expanding stock coverage, if tractable. Finally, the RME group mentioned that the BO focuses on wild fish survival, where this research uses primarily hatchery fish. Justification for using hatchery fish as surrogates should be discussed in the proposal.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Core Program

Date:
Oct 24, 2002

Comment:

A task to perform paired trawl sampling in the lower river had previously been funded through the Corps, but now the cost is being split 50/50 by BPA through this project. This project meets RPAs 185, 189, 190, and 193. There appears to be overlap in tasks provided in this project, Project Number 19891070, and Project Number 199105100. These projects should be critically reviewed to insure that tasks are not redundant. There is approximately $761,000 between these projects in contracts to one consultant for statistical work. How much of this work is also being performed by NMFS and other fish and wildlife agencies?

REVIEW:
CBFWA FY03 Budget Review Comments

Recommendation:
Core Program

Date:
Oct 24, 2002

Comment:

We have reviewed our budget for BPA Project 199302900 and found the amount originally requested is necessary to complete all work as proposed.

REVIEW:
ISRP Final Review (ISRP 2002-14)

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Nov 5, 2002

Comment:

Fundable. Agree with CBFWA Core Program ranking. This is an ongoing research project to provide precise estimates annually of survival of juvenile salmonids migrating through reservoirs, dams, and free-flowing reaches of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Survival information is important for evaluating the success of strategies to recover depressed stocks and to evaluate success in meeting the passage survival performance standards in the NMFS 2000 Biological Opinion. The project plans to continue to PIT tag yearling chinook salmon and steelhead at Lower Granite Dam as needed to estimate their survival through the hydropower system. When possible, the project will also follow fish PIT-tagged in other studies. The project will also continue to PIT tag hatchery subyearling fall chinook salmon for release above Lower Granite Dam to estimate their survival through the Snake River and PIT tag and release river-run subyearling fall chinook salmon (mostly wild Hanford stock) at McNary Dam to estimate their survival through the lower Columbia River. The research will determine where losses occur for subyearling chinook salmon between the free-flowing Snake River and Lower Granite Reservoir using a streambed flat-plate PIT tag detector. Results will be used to explore the relationships among survival, travel time, environmental variables, and dam operations using the expanding database generated by this study. As PIT-tagged adult fish return, the research will continue to explore survival to adult for fish with different passage histories.

In FY 2000, the ISRP commented:

"This proposal is very well presented, reports progressive development of methods and techniques over time, and demonstrates a timely and strong publication record of research. The proposal is well integrated with other related projects and presents a logical sequence of objectives and methods. The project is a core PIT tag application program that has been expanding its area of study as new detectors are installed and developed. This kind of information is vital if agencies wish to develop priorities for research and/or to develop a relative ranking of mortality sources in the Columbia.
The scope of the project is again so huge that it is extremely difficult to provide any cogent or constructive comments. Given this scope, the annual cost, and projected duration of this request, it seems advisable to conduct periodic programmatic reviews using expert panels. Such panels should provide a broader scientific basis for review and the necessary regional perspective to better evaluate the merits of the on-going research. This would assist in determining the appropriate scope and direction for future work."

The proposal was selected by the Action Agency/NMFS RME Work Group for review. The ISRP concurs with the RME group observations on this proposal including opportunities exist for better aligning the work to RME objectives. Their primary conclusion was that this excellent proposal could better state the important implications in evaluation of compliance with performance standards at the BO-prescribed check in periods. They noted that ESU-specific life stage survival for juveniles and adults while migrating through the FCRPS are key performance measures detailed in the BO. The proposed research will generate smolt survival estimates for Snake River stocks of interest, albeit using primarily hatchery fish. The RME group also sought specification of sample sizes and precision associated with survival estimates, for without this information it is difficult to ascertain how useful the estimates will be in progress and compliance tests called for in the BO. They also noted that the performance standards in the BO are ESU-specific, whereas the estimates from this research involve only Snake River ESUs. They wondered whether there are opportunities to develop estimates for other stocks as well, such as Yakima and Leavenworth as Zabel et al. (2002) report, and encouraged expanding stock coverage, if tractable. Finally, the RME group mentioned that the BO focuses on wild fish survival, where this research uses primarily hatchery fish. Justification for using hatchery fish as surrogates should be discussed in the proposal.

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.

REVIEW:
NMFS Review

Recommendation:

Date:
Jan 21, 2003

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit
Indirect. This project will provide precise estimates of juvenile salmonid survival during migration through reservoirs, dams, and free-flowing reaches of the Snake and Columbia Rivers with Pit-tag detection. This information is critical for evaluating the success of recovery strategies and passage survival performance.

Comments
NMFS proposal. Inappropriate to comment.

Already ESA Required?
No

Biop?
Yes

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund (Tier 1)

Date:
Jun 11, 2003

Comment:

Category:
1. Council Staff preferred projects that fit province allocation

Comments:
Should be part of programmatic review of PIT tag program.

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Decision

Recommendation:

Date:
Aug 4, 2003

Comment:

Budget consistent with NPCC recommendation.

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

Recommendation:

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review

Funding category:
expense

Date:
May 2005

FY05 NPCC start of year:	FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:	FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$1,884,200	$1,884,200	$1,884,200

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website