Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | North Fork Malheur River Bull Trout and Redband Trout Life History Study |
| Proposal ID | 9107 |
| Organization | Burns Paiute Tribe (BPT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Daniel Gonzalez/Dyan Straughan |
| Mailing address | HC 71 - 100 Pasigo St Burns, OR 97720 |
| Phone / email | 5415731375 / gonfish@orednet.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 1999 |
| Province / Subbasin | Upper Snake / Malheur |
| Short description | Identify the distribution of bull trout from Beula Reservoir to the headhead waters of the North Fork Malheur River. Sample the genetic composition of redband trout and bull trout to distinguish population chracteristics. Identify the perferred habitat |
| Target species | Bull trout
redband trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
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Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 9701900 |
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Bull Trout and Redband |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 1999 cost | Subcontractor |
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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 1999 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 1999 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 1999 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 1999 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
1 Biologist @ $14.00 hr (2080 hr) and 1 Fisheries Technician @ $8.10 hr (1080)
|
$37,868 |
| Fringe |
25% of Salary |
$9,467 |
| Supplies |
Waders, Dry Suit, Snorkle, Mask, Polarized Glasses, |
$796 |
| Operating |
None |
$0 |
| Capital |
None |
$0 |
| Tag |
None |
$0 |
| Travel |
130 miles/day, 520 @ 4 days/week, 2080/month, @ 24,960/year, @ $.31/mile |
$7,738 |
| Indirect |
29% |
$62,408 |
| Subcontractor |
Montana State University |
$3,900 |
| Other |
|
$116,804 |
| $238,981 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 1999 cost | $238,981 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 1999 budget request | $238,981 |
| FY 1999 forecast from 1998 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
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Other budget explanation
Schedule Constraints: Weather
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable
Date:
May 13, 1998
Comment:
Presentation: We propose working on North Fork of the Malheur River because there is pure strain of bull trout. This is a separate project which complements our Stinkingwater Project. Bull trout are likely to be listed in June so we need data on which to base a Recovery Plan. Brook trout are a problem – they are the same size as bull trout and there is no easy way to tell them apart. This study will let us compare the genetics of the North and Middle Fork systems. Both rivers are dammed so the species do not intermix. There are redband trout in both systems so we should do the studies simultaneously. We plan to radio–tag 30 fish and send the samples to Montana State University for analysis. The costs of this project are shared with several agencies including (USFWS, BLM,) The Burns Paiute Tribe contributes 24% of the project. The goal is to get baseline data on the status of the population and then develop and implement a recovery plan. Questions/Answers:
Does this project address both redband and bull trout? What objectives deal with redband trout? Answer: This project looks at bull trout first and then will look at redband trout. The Stinkingwater project focuses more on redbands. We are doing genetic samples of both species.
What is the impact if these studies were not conducted simultaneously? Answer: There would be a delay and we wouldn't have the information necessary for the recovery plan (which needs the data). The Forest Service would have to do it.
Explain the costs. Answer: The $34,000 cost is divided into 3 years. The costs drop in the future because we save money by combining the projects. The cost share agreement was put in the first year budget. Is the money expended up front or over time? Answer: Over time
Screening Criteria: Yes
Technical Criteria: Yes. Sponsor indicated possible budget adjustments.
Programmatic Criteria: Yes. This project needs better coordination with project 9701900
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
May 13, 1998
Comment:
Costs redistributed over 3 years
Recommendation:
Adequate
Date:
Jun 18, 1998
Comment:
This is a poorly written proposal, but a good idea. The proposed work would provide important basic information that would be valuable to the region. Monitoring is not well described.