FY07-09 proposal 200700700

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleDetermine Status and Limiting Factors of Pacific Lamprey in Fifteenmile Subbasin, Oregon
Proposal ID200700700
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
Short descriptionDetermine the status of Pacific lamprey including distribution, escapement and harvest.Identify limiting factors that may prevent optimal lamprey production in the Fifteenmile Subbasin.
Information transferInformation obtained from this project will be utilized by the Columbia Basin Pacific Lamprey Technical Working Group to determine the status of lamprey in the Columbia R. basin. Limiting factor information will be used by basin managers including ODFW, USFS, SWCD and CTWSRO and the Fifteenmile Watershed Council to restore lamprey habitat. Presentations will be given to Tribal Council and at Oregon Chapter of the American Fisheries Society annual meetings. If significant, results will be published. All methods and data will be transfered to regional databases as they are developed as per PNAMP recommendations. Data will be shared with StreamNet and P-TAGIS. Annual reports will be posted on BPA's website.
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Contacts
ContactOrganizationEmail
Form submitter
Chris Brun Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon cbrun@hrecn.net
All assigned contacts
Chris Brun Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon cbrun@hrecn.net

Section 2. Locations

Province / subbasin: Columbia Gorge / Fifteenmile

LatitudeLongitudeWaterbodyDescription
45.36N 121.7W Fifteenmile Cr. All perennial tributaries within the Fifteenmile Creek Subbasin

Section 3. Focal species

primary: Pacific Lamprey

Section 4. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishments

Section 5. Relationships to other projects

Funding sourceRelated IDRelated titleRelationship
BPA 200201600 Lamprey Abundance Sampling methods developed during implemention of project 200201600 will be utilized by this project.
Other: USFWS TWG Determine Pacific lamprey migration timing and spawning locations within the lower Deschutes Subbasin, Oregon Spawning habitat characteristics identified by this project will be applied to proposed project to document suitable lampey spawning habitat.
BPA 199304000 Fifteenmile Creek Habitat Impr Will assist with spawning ground surveys and provide data for limiting factor analysis.
BPA 199304001 15 Mile Creek Steelhead Smolt This project will provide rotary screw traps and personnel to determine larval lamprey out migration timing.
Other: USACE [no entry] On-going mainstem dam fish passage studies. Installation and operation of a PIT tag interrogation site in Fifteenmile Cr.will assist with mainstem passage studies

Section 6. Biological objectives

Biological objectivesFull descriptionAssociated subbasin planStrategy
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat. Locate and characterize lamprey spawning habitat in the FMCS. Fifteenmile Restoration strategy
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat. Identify larval lamprey distribution and associated habitat within the FMCS. Fifteenmile Restoration strategy
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey. Determine larval lamprey out migration timing by developmental stage in Fifteenmile Cr. and tributaries. Fifteenmile Restoration strategy
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates. Estimate adult lamprey escapement and tribal harvest rates at Seufert Falls in Fifteenmile Creek. Fifteenmile Restoration strategy
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production Identify factors that may limit Pacific lamprey production in the FMCS. Fifteenmile Restoration strategy

Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)

Work element nameWork element titleDescriptionStart dateEnd dateEst budget
Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation Environmental compliance for data collection activities. Provide BPA with information and assistance necessary to ensure all applicable environmental compliance laws are followed. 1/1/2007 12/30/2008 $6,000
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Manage and Administer Projects Produce annual report, produce Pisces status reports. Write and post annual progress report on BPA's website. Submit quarterly status reports in BPA's Pisces database. 1/1/2007 12/31/2009 $33,000
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Metrics
Manage and Administer Projects Project administration including SOW and budget, accrual estimates, etc. Submit annual statement of work and budget and other project administration requirements. 1/1/2007 12/31/2009 $7,927
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Produce Inventory or Assessment Determine effectiveness of existing fish screens in preventing lamprey entry into irrigation diversions. Work cooperatively with ODFW to conduct lamprey presence/absence surveys in screened irrigation diversions to determine if existing fish screens are preventing lamprey entry into irrigation canals. 5/1/2009 9/30/2009 $19,331
Biological objectives
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Produce Inventory or Assessment Evaluate stream temperatures and flows to determine if they limit lamprey production within the Fifteenmile Subbasin. Compare water temperature and flow data collected by ODFW and USFS with lamprey larval and spawning distribution data to determine if a relationship exists. 10/1/2008 9/30/2009 $22,678
Biological objectives
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Produce Inventory or Assessment Identify passage impediments for adult lamprey Work with SWCD, USFS and ODFW to identify culverts and other impediments that may impede adult lamprey upstream movements. 1/15/2009 9/30/2009 $22,678
Biological objectives
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report Produce final technical report. Data generated from this project will be analyzed and findings compiled in a technical report that will be distributed to managers. Results may be submitted for publication if significant. 9/1/2009 6/30/2010 $20,000
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Identify factors that may limit lamprey production
Metrics
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Collect habitat and water quality data during larval lamprey distribution surveys. Physical stream habitat data and water chemistry data will be collected during larval lamprey distribution surveys to determine if relationships between lamprey presence and measured habitat parameters exist. 5/15/2007 9/15/2008 $26,064
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Conduct larval lamprey distribution surveys in the Fifteenmile Subbasin. Use a targeted sampling design to determine larval lamprey distribution in perennial streams within the Fifteenmile Subbasin. 5/15/2007 9/15/2008 $34,411
Biological objectives
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Describe spawning habitat within the Fifteenmile Subbasin. Redd characteristics and associated physical habitat will be identified during spawning sureys. 4/15/2007 6/1/2009 $29,371
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Metrics
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey in the Fifteenmile Subbasin. Larval lamprey out migration timing by developmental stage will be determined in Fifteenmile, Fivemile, Eightmile and Ramsey Creeks. This work element will be implemented with assistance from BPA project 199304001. 4/1/2007 6/15/2009 $2,600
Biological objectives
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Determine spawning distribution in the Fifteenmile Subbasin. Conduct multiple pass redd surveys to determine the extent and duration of lamprey spawning in the Fifteenmile Subbasin. 4/15/2007 6/1/2009 $40,102
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Estimate escapement of adult lamprey in Fifteenmile Subbasin. Develop methods and estimate the escapement of adult Pacific lamprey in Fifteenmile Creek at Seufert Falls. 4/1/2007 5/15/2009 $39,410
Biological objectives
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Estimate tribal harvest of adult Pacific lamprey in Fifteenmile Creek. Conduct a statistical creel survey at Seufert Falls to estimate tribal harvest of Pacific lamprey. 4/1/2007 5/15/2009 $31,064
Biological objectives
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Metrics
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
Mark/Tag Animals Determine adult lamprey emigration from mark-recapture experiment using PIT technology Implant PIT tags in adult lamprey collected during first event escapement sampling. Install PIT tag intergation equipment at mouth of Fifteenmile Cr. Determine proportion of marked adult lamprey that exit the experimental population during first event escapement sampling. 4/1/2007 5/15/2009 $50,560
Biological objectives
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Metrics
Submit/Acquire Data Transfer methods and data to regional databases. Data and methods generated from this project will be shared with existing databases (StreamNet and P-TAGIS) and new databases as they are developed. Costs will be absorbed by previous work elements. 9/15/2007 6/15/2010 $0
Biological objectives
Determine lamprey spawning dist. and habitat.
Determine larval lamprey distribution and habitat.
Determine out migration timing of larval lamprey.
Estimate adult escapement and harvest rates.
Metrics

Section 8. Budgets

Itemized estimated budget
ItemNoteFY07FY08FY09
Personnel 1.2 FTE Bio and 2- 6mo. Tech per year $51,200 $52,736 $54,318
Fringe Benefits FTE @ 25% salary; Seasonal @ 11% salary $12,476 $12,850 $13,236
Supplies Sampling supplies and a computer purchase in FY07 $10,500 $5,200 $5,200
Travel 1 vehicle rental, mileage. insurance, per diem for travel to regional lamprey coordination and annual AFS meetings. $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
Capital Equipment Electrofisher purchase in FY 07 $5,300 $0 $0
Overhead 37.1 % excluding capital $30,302 $29,044 $29,774
Other Sub-contract with Unv. of Idaho for PIT equipment and operation. $19,520 $15,520 $15,520
Totals $136,798 $122,850 $125,548
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
Total itemized budget: $385,196
Total work element budget: $385,196
Cost sharing
Funding source/orgItem or service providedFY 07 est value ($)FY 08 est value ($)FY 09 est value ($)Cash or in-kind?Status
CTWSRO Office space and GIS support $1,200 $1,200 $3,200 In-Kind Confirmed
ODFW Personnel to assist with redd surveys. $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 In-Kind Confirmed
ODFW Rotary Screw Traps and operators $18,000 $3,000 $3,000 In-Kind Confirmed
USFS Personnel to assist with larval and redd surveys $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 In-Kind Under Review
Totals $33,200 $18,200 $20,200

Section 9. Project future

FY 2010 estimated budget: $61,547
FY 2011 estimated budget: $61,547
Comments: Will fund the project from 1/1/010 through 6/30/10 to complete final data analysis and report preparation.

Future O&M costs:

Termination date: 6/30/2010
Comments: The period from the end of FY 2009 to June 30, 2010 will be used to analyze all data collected during FY 07-09 and produce a final technical report documenting project results and management recommendations. Based upon the results of this project strategies to protect and restore as well as monitor trends in abundance of lamprey in Fifteenmile subbasin may be submitted for funding in the future.

Final deliverables: A final report titled "Status and Limiting Factors of Pacific Lamprey in Fifteemile Subbasin, Oregon". The report will include summarized results for all objectives and work elements, an analysis of limiting factors, maps and recommendations for Pacific lamprey management within the subbasin.

Section 10. Narrative and other documents


Reviews and recommendations

FY07 budget FY08 budget FY09 budget Total budget Type Category Recommendation
NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs]
$0 $0 $0 $0 Expense ProvinceExpense Do Not Fund
NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs]
$0 $0 $0 $0 ProvinceExpense

ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)

Recommendation: Not fundable

NPCC comments: This project is a duplication of studies proposed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon in the Deschutes River, except that the Fifteenmile Creek basin work deals more with habitat degradation problems. Because most of the objectives are similar between the two proposals it would be more effective if the studies were focused on the Deschutes because it is uncertain if the lamprey habitat can be recovered in Fifteenmile. For these reasons, the ISRP believes this project is not fundable at this time. While the CBFWA Lamprey Technical Working Group is mentioned, there is no indication that the TWG has identified the objectives of this proposal as fitting into an overall plan or strategy for determining basic information on lamprey. It should be possible to generalize from results of existing studies – if this is not so the proponents need to point out the absolutely unique attributes of Fifteenmile. The habitat in the Fifteen Mile Subbasin appears to be in very poor condition. Lamprey habitat is suffering from multiple habitat stresses ranging from toxic spills to impassable conditions owing to culverts. Although the proposal was well written, insufficient data were provided on some of the degradation to determine if some features were recoverable, especially water quality. For example the specific type of toxic spill was not identified – is the stream still suffering from chronic effects of it? Although the proponents must feel lamprey habitat in the creek can be recovered, it was difficult to get a perspective on how realistic this goal actually would be.


ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)

Recommendation: Not fundable

NPCC comments: This project is a duplication of studies proposed by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon in the Deschutes River, except that the Fifteenmile Creek basin work deals more with habitat degradation problems. Because most of the objectives are similar between the two proposals it would be more effective if the studies were focused on the Deschutes because it is uncertain if the lamprey habitat can be recovered in Fifteenmile. For these reasons, the ISRP believes this project is not fundable at this time. While the CBFWA Lamprey Technical Working Group is mentioned, there is no indication that the TWG has identified the objectives of this proposal as fitting into an overall plan or strategy for determining basic information on lamprey. It should be possible to generalize from results of existing studies – if this is not so the proponents need to point out the absolutely unique attributes of Fifteenmile. The habitat in the Fifteen Mile Subbasin appears to be in very poor condition. Lamprey habitat is suffering from multiple habitat stresses ranging from toxic spills to impassable conditions owing to culverts. Although the proposal was well written, insufficient data were provided on some of the degradation to determine if some features were recoverable, especially water quality. For example the specific type of toxic spill was not identified – is the stream still suffering from chronic effects of it? Although the proponents must feel lamprey habitat in the creek can be recovered, it was difficult to get a perspective on how realistic this goal actually would be.