FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199903200

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleOxbow/Hells Canyon reservoirs consumptive sturgeon fishery
Proposal ID199903200
OrganizationNez Perce Tribe (NPT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameRick Orme
Mailing address McCall, ID 83638
Phone / email2086345290 / ricko@nezperce.org
Manager authorizing this projectSilas Whitman
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinMiddle Snake / Mainstem Snake
Short descriptionEvaluate the feasibility of establishing a put and take sturgeon fishery in Oxbow and Hells Canyon reservoirs to provide additional harvest opportunities for tribal and non-tribal fishers.
Target species
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
1999 Feasibility study plan, coordinated with IDFG and ODFW.
2000 Production Master Plan.
2000 Initiate study to estimate entrainment potential and habitat use of cultured sturgeon in Hells Canyon Reservoir.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Evaluate the feasibility of developing a put and take sturgeon fishery at Hells Canyon and Oxbow reservoirs. a. Develop NEPA documentation for pilot studies. 1 $18,950
b. Acquire and release 500 juvenile cultured sturgeon. 1 $37,850
c. Monitor movements and habitat use of 50 tagged sturgeon. 1 $130,400
d. Conduct entrainment survival experiment at Hells Canyon Dam. 1 $43,850 Yes
e. Report and present findings to BPA and co-managers for review. 1 $18,950
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2002
$175,000

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004
$45,000$45,000$45,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004
$205,000$205,000$205,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: 2.5 $82,850
Fringe 28% $23,100
Supplies Office and storage costs, field materials and supplies $51,075
Travel GSA vehicles, per diem, etc. $19,550
Indirect 26.61% of above costs $46,985
PIT tags # of tags: 600 $1,440
Subcontractor entrainment survival study $25,000
$250,000
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$250,000
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$250,000
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$250,000
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Project was not approved in step review
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:
$306,800 $0 $0

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website