FY 2000 proposal 20146
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Lake Roosevelt Kokanee Net Pens |
| Proposal ID | 20146 |
| Organization | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sherman Creek Hatchery (WDFW) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Mitch Combs |
| Mailing address | 3825 Mellenberger Road Kettle Falls, WA 99141 |
| Phone / email | 5097386971 / mcombs@plix.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 2000 |
| Province / Subbasin | Inter-Mountain / Columbia Upper |
| Short description | Construct and operate 20 kokanee salmon net pens (25,000 fish/pen) as called for in the NPPC September 13, 1995 FWP Section 10.8b.4. Operation of the kokanee net pens will be by the Sherman Creek Hatchery (9104700). Sherman Creek was constructed in 1991 |
| Target species | Lake Whatcom Stock kokanee salmon, native Kootenay Lake Stock kokanee salmon, |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 9104700 |
Sherman Creek Hatchery O&M
(SCH) |
Sherman Creek Hatchery will operate and maintain the kokanee net pens in Lake Roosevelt. SCH operates conjunctive with the Spokane Tribal Hatchery to enhance the fisheries in Lake Roosevelt and Banks Lake. |
| 9104600 |
Spokane Tribal Hatchery O&M
(STH) |
Operated conjunctively with Sherman Creek Hatchery to maximize the attributes of each facility while optimizing production. STH is the primary incubation, and early rearing facility. |
| 9500900 |
Volunteer Rainbow Trout Net Pen Project |
Net Pen Project rears 530,000 rainbow trout yearlings initially raised at Sherman Creek and Spokane Tribal Hatcheries for annual release into Lake Roosevelt. |
| 9404300 |
Lake Roosevelt Monitoring/Data Collection Program
(LRM/DCP) |
Monitors and evaluates effects of hatcheries and stocking on Lake Roosevelt fisheries; collects fisheries and limnological data for reservoir modeling. |
| 9001800 |
Habitat Improvement Project |
Habitat improvement in Lake Roosevelt tributaries for rainbow trout juvenile rearing and adult passage to increase natural production. |
| 9501100 |
Chief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement Project |
Monitors native kokanee stock interactions and development, and fish entrainment through Grand Coulee Dam. |
| 9502700 |
Lake Roosevelt Sturgeon Project |
Restoration and enhancement of the Lake Roosevelt fishery. |
|
Ford Hatchery Water Supply Improvement |
Increased kokanee survival through increased yearling releases. |
|
Phalon Lake Rainbow Trapping Facility |
This native red band rainbow trout project will supply native trout for net pen and tributary stocking in the Upper Columbia River Basin. |
|
Lake Roosevelt Hatcheries Coordination Team |
Fishery managers from above projects, meet quarterly for project review and coordination / information sharing. |
| 9700400 |
Resident Fish Stock Status Above Chief Joseph/Grand Coulee Dam |
Informational exchange / Blocked Area Coordination. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
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 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 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 2000 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 2000 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
Fish Hatchery Specialist 2 .50 FTE |
$14,430 |
| Fringe |
|
$3,983 |
| Supplies |
|
$1,000 |
| Capital |
Construct and locate 20 net pens (approximate dimensions: 20'x20'x15'). |
$150,529 |
| NEPA |
|
$10,000 |
| Indirect |
Administrated Overhead: 20.0% of Total less Capital Purchases and Fish Feed |
$5,883 |
| Other |
Equipment Operations and Maintenance |
$0 |
| $185,825 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2000 cost | $185,825 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2000 budget request | $185,825 |
| FY 2000 forecast from 1999 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
| Lake Roosevelt Development Association |
Lake Roosevelt Rainbow Trout Net Pen Project |
$0 |
unknown |
| Spokane Tribe |
Spokane Tribal Hatchery |
$0 |
unknown |
Other budget explanation
Schedule Constraints: Hydropower operations can necessitate time changes in rearing / planting schedules and
have caused survival limitations on resident fish in Lake Roosevelt.
Availability of native stocks limit the use of alternate target stocks.
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 for one year based on the quality of the proposal (medium priority). Subsequent funding contingent on strengthened justification of cost effectiveness of this effort relative to a hatchery. As a set, the Roosevelt Lake hatchery proposals need to address and monitor potential impacts on native biota.
Comments:
This is a new proposal to build and operate net pens for rearing kokanee. It is proposed as a cost-effective alternative to raising fish for a longer duration in a hatchery. It is clear that in order to meet perceived kokanee salmon needs for the Lake Roosevelt enhancement program more rearing space is needed. Pens logically represent a relatively inexpensive and efficient option. The monitoring and evaluation program already in place is an additional strength of the proposal.
This is a clearly written proposal in the mid-range of quality of those reviewed. It is related to the FWP and the Upper Columbia Blocked Area Management Plan (direct mandate). It is specifically (and well) related to 10 other Lake Roosevelt projects or proposals. There is a single, clear objective for construction and operation of net pens, with later objectives for production. There is good justification in that the use of net pens reduces the need for hatchery space, but a cost savings is not quantified. The project reflects well- planned mitigation beginning in the 1980s. There is a good justification in terms of fish catches in Lake Roosevelt.
There are drawbacks to the proposal, however. The authors do not justify that this is a cost-effective means of production, although it is likely a cheaper alternative than constructing a new hatchery facility. There is little direct connection of objectives, methods, and budget. This proposal, along with several others, just assumes that hatchery production is good for Lake Roosevelt.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999
Comment:
Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999
Comment:
Screening Criteria: yesTechnical Criteria: yes
Programmatic Criteria: yes
Milestone Criteria: no-There are no milestones listed.
General Comment: We are looking at a one time capital equipment cost. O and M should be included in Sherman Creek.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Mar 1, 2000
Comment:
[Decision made in 9-22-99 Council Meeting]