FY 2000 proposal 20103

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20103 Narrative Narrative

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleIndexing Salmon Carrying Capacity to Habitat, Population & Physical Fitness
Proposal ID20103
OrganizationOregon State University (OSU)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameHiram W. Li
Mailing address104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-3803
Phone / email5037371963 / Hiram.Li@orst.edu
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleFY 2000
Province / SubbasinMainstem/Systemwide / Systemwide
Short descriptionThe objective of this proposal is to develop a fast reliable method to determine salmonid carrying capacity for watersheds based on remotely sensed data. The initial research will test this approach by linking remotely sensed data to habitat quality as d
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Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
Redband trout Candidate Species (USFWS) ID Critical limiting factors Cooperative working relationship with ODFW (Kim Jones & Jeff Dambacher)
Redband trout temperature program (Oregon DEQ) Cooperative working relationship with ODEQ (Bruce Hammons)
Geomorphic, ecologic, hydrologic connectivity: Implication for Columbia Riv Development of understanding and methodologies for understanding normative watersheds in the Mid-Columbia and Snake River watersheds.
Lamprey project (CTUIR—David Close) (BRD—Jim Seelye)
9405400 Bull Trout (ODFW-David Buchanan)

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 34% of total budget $123,402
Fringe 10% of total budget $35,140
Supplies 8% of total budget $29,100
Travel 5% of budget $16,500
Indirect 24% of budget $87,060
Other 5% of budget $17,190
Subcontractor 15% of budget $55,000
$363,392
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2000 cost$363,392
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2000 budget request$363,392
FY 2000 forecast from 1999$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Other budget explanation

Schedule Constraints: Bad flying weather


Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jun 15, 1999

Comment:

Recommendation: Fund. OK for a multi-year review cycle, fund for three years as proposed.

Comments: A rapid inexpensive method is needed for determining salmon carrying capacity for watersheds -- as a guide for policy making and for monitoring habitat recovery. Method. This project seeks to take advantage of rapid, remote delectability of thermal habitat types, and their relationship to stream landscape attributes, to test the feasibility of mapping spring chinook salmon and rainbow trout carrying capacity over broad scales in the Basin. They suggest that this approach may produce results that are equivalent to the vastly more costly, in situ snorkel survey methods of Hankin and Reeves. The Grande Ronde and John Day basins will be used as test cases to determine the applicability and scalability of the method. The project seems exceedingly well thought out, if not somewhat ambitious, but we would represent a phenomenal advancement in fish habitat quality inventory and mapping if successful.

The proposal argues persuasively that fish physical fitness can be estimated (or correlated) by the thermal regimes and that, in conjunction with habitat quality (landscape attributes), remotely sensed technology can be used to map fish carrying capacity. The logic and rationale behind this approach is described and illustrated in detail. Objectives are both measurable and associated with expected outcomes, including alternative conclusions. Extensive background research and development of the proposed approach and methods appears to have set the stage for this test case. The proposal includes a detailed hierarchical design that is easy to follow and interpret. Methods are described in extensive detail, are broadly accepted, and have been tested and perfected under a variety of conditions. Analytical models are described, statistical considerations are discussed, and limitations and alternative interpretations are identified. Ground truthing and calibration of fish fitness and carrying capacity relationships incorporated into design. Independent validation of resulting methodology in new system, outside those in which it was calibrated, will apparently have to depend upon future support. The overall time frame is appropriate, although tight scheduling is probably not warranted. The researchers include well-qualified and experienced personnel.

This sort of identification and quantification of salmonid carrying capacity is a critical component of the FWP. It is explicitly related to project #9405400 (bull trout) and an unnumbered lamprey project. There are additional cooperative relationships described for redband trout studies and river connectivity studies under USFWS, OR DEQ and EPA/NSF. This was a very detailed proposal. This is a very innovative approach and parts are potentially useful. If it works, this research could provide a comprehensive monitoring tool. It may be able to identify potential for production and stress on the system. It should not be considered to be the sole source to determine carrying capacity. This is innovative research.


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

Objective 2 has already been addressed in PATH. No specifics on methods to accomplish Objective 3. May be considered an innovative project.
Recommendation:
Technically Sound? No
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

Proposal seems to be focused on temperature, but many other factors also drive the productivity of the system.

Question whether the proposal can meet its objectives. It will be difficult to detect the relative effect of the habitat versus the dams on salmonid survival.

Focus future efforts on refining the predictive capabilities of the temperature model for management applications.


Recommendation:
Rank 3
Date:
Oct 8, 1999

Comment:

Rank Comments: This proposal is for a very innovative approach to indexing salmon carrying capacity. If it works, this research could provide an economical comprehensive monitoring tool throughout the basin. The ISRP judged that the proposal meets three of the Council's criteria and has potential to significantly enhance Program elements.
Recommendation:
Rank 3
Date:
Oct 8, 1999

Comment:

This proposal is for a very innovative approach to indexing salmon carrying capacity. If it works, this research could provide an economical comprehensive monitoring tool throughout the basin. The ISRP judged that the proposal meets three of the Council's criteria and has potential to significantly enhance Program elements.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Mar 1, 2000

Comment:

[Decision made in 2-2-00 Council Meeting];