FY 2000 proposal 20023

Additional documents

TitleType
20023 Narrative Narrative
20023 Sponsor Response to the ISRP Response

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleHanford Reach Steelhead Stock Investigation
Proposal ID20023
OrganizationWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameKeith Wolf, Fish Program Manager
Mailing address1701 S 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902
Phone / email5094579330 / wolfksw@dfw.wa.gov
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleFY 2000
Province / SubbasinMainstem/Systemwide / Systemwide
Short descriptionIn 1998 a large number of concentrated spawning redds were observed in the Hanford Reach. These redds were observed during a time when only O. mykiss (Steelhead) typically spawn. This project intends to focus on species identification, stock delineation
Target speciesOnchorynchus mykiss - Anadromous life history form.
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
20510 Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Project (95061)
9701400 Hanford Reach Juvenile Stranding Study

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

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Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

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Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

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Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

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Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2000 cost
Personnel 1- Project Supervisor (PM @1.5 mo.); 1 Principle Investigator ( bio 4 @3.0 mo.); 3 Tech Temp (21-sta $72,235
Fringe Retirement only (other incl. above) $3,285
Supplies Postage, copies, telephone and fax, printing, photography/processing $1,900
Operating OM of sampling materials, boats, $800
Capital Office space rental @ 150/mo. (3 FTE’s x 2.17 months) $975
Construction Engineering of redd marking methods and temp SCUBA sampling platform (in-river) $300
PIT tags 62 (Blank pit) (BPA to purchase) $180
Travel 2 personnel x 10 days/year (per diem) $2,500
Indirect WDFW Administrative overhead @ .20 $15,370
Other Genetic sampling @ 75.00 sample $4,725
Subcontractor SCUBA sampling of redds/season (1,500/day @ 3 days per year), aerial survey $4,500
$106,770
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2000 cost$106,770
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2000 budget request$106,770
FY 2000 forecast from 1999$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Battelle Northwest Aerial survey $1,000 unknown
WDFW Data analysis, baseline genetic collection and analysis of Snake and Upper Columbia River steelhead stocks $2,700 unknown
Yakama Indian Nation/WDFW (YKFP) Baseline genetic collection and analysis of Yakima stocks $675 unknown
Other Col. Tribes (Umatilla, Warm Springs, Nez Perce) Baseline genetic collection and analysis of other stocks $675 unknown
CRITFC Review of genetic profile $1,900 unknown
Other budget explanation

Schedule Constraints: FY 99 work cannot be initiated under BPA funding. FY 00-03 constraints will be established by funding and availability of staff resources, cost-sharing and unforseen environmental conditions.


Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Fund in part
Date:
Jun 15, 1999

Comment:

Recommendation: Fund in part. Fund objectives 1-3, related to continuing observation of steelhead spawning (20%). Do not fund other activities until their feasibility is demonstrated.

Comments: Further information on steelhead spawning in the mainstem would be useful. This proposal is based on an interesting set of observations, noting that these salmonid redds have appeared "intermittently" since 1962 at a time when they probably would be steelhead redds, though apparently no adults have been observed in association with them. Since they have occurred intermittently there is no assurance that the phenomenon will occur in FY 2000. While the phenomenon is interesting and of some importance from a management standpoint, the funding agency must recognize and the investigators must acknowledge, that there is a likelihood there will be no possibility of a full study in FY 2000.

A means needs to be found to be able to proceed with the search for redds and to incorporate methods of establishing that they are or are not the result of steelhead activity, once redds are observed. This is a challenge for the investigators. In any case, if the interest is in identifying the origin of a stock, it will be necessary to describe the methods in much more detail than is provided. For example, a question immediately comes to mind about whether the necessary sample size can be collected.


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

Technical Criteria 1: Met? no - Give rationale for using Wells stock at Ringold

Programmatic Criteria 2: Met? no - Too many objectives

Milestone Criteria 3: Met? no - See 9406900 below. How are these related?

Resource Criteria 4: Met? yes -


Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

This is an important project. During the proposal presentation to WA SRT, WDFW agreed to the budget reduction shown under our recommendation. This project should be considered under ESA funding if a specific placeholder is established. This study would contribute to the knowledge of the unique Hanford Reach ecosystem in terms of natural production.
Recommendation:
Fund in part
Date:
Mar 1, 2000

Comment:

(25) Hanford Reach Steelhead Stock Investigation; WDFW; Project ID # 20023; CBFWA 00 Rec. $91,546

Brief Description of the Project: In 1998 a large number of concentrated spawning redds were observed in the Hanford Reach. These redds were observed during a time when only steelhead typically spawn. This project intends to identify this unique spawning population.

ISRP Review: Fund in part. This project was not evaluated in the final ISRP review of projects as it did not fit into the category submitted for review. The initial ISRP review recommended funding for objectives 1-3, related to continuing observation of steelhead spawning (20 percent of overall request). Do not fund other activities until their feasibility is demonstrated.

Sponsor Policy Response: Sponsor responded to the original ISRP review, and agreed that funding to perform only the objectives that pertain to the documentation of steelhead spawning go forward.

Council Recommendation: Fund the project objectives that pertain to the aerial surveys and ground-truthing of redds. The sponsor indicates that this work will cost $10,500. In the event steelhead redds are identified in the Hanford Reach, the sponsor requests the opportunity to approach the Council with the findings and solicit additional funds to perform the objectives associated with stock delineation.


Recommendation:
Fund in part
Date:
Mar 1, 2000

Comment:

[Decision made in 12-7-99 Council Meeting];