FY07-09 proposal 200716000

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleEvaluation of spawning success in Pacific salmon using electromyogram telemetry
Proposal ID200716000
OrganizationPacific Northwest National Laboratory
Short descriptionWe propose to implant sockeye salmon with electromyogram transmitters to determine when and how frequently they spawn, and to investigate differences in spawning among groups of fish exposed to different rearing conditions naturally migrating fish
Information transferPublication in primary journals and presented on the internet
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Contacts
ContactOrganizationEmail
Form submitter
Richard S. Brown Pacific Northwest National Laboratory rich.brown@pnl.gov
All assigned contacts
Barry Berejikian NOAA Fisheries barry.berejikian@noaa.gov
Richard S. Brown Pacific Northwest National Laboratory rich.brown@pnl.gov
Paul Kline Idaho Department of Fish and Game pkline@idfg.idaho.gov
Doug Taki Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall dtaki@shoshonebannocktribes.com

Section 2. Locations

Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / None Selected

LatitudeLongitudeWaterbodyDescription
Redfish Lake

Section 3. Focal species

primary: Sockeye Snake River ESU
secondary: All Anadromous Salmonids

Section 4. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishments

Section 5. Relationships to other projects

Funding sourceRelated IDRelated titleRelationship
BPA 199107200 Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Ca This project complements project 199107100 by determining when habitats are used for spawning by Snake River sockeye salmon. It will also provide guidance for reintroduction strategies for Snake River sockeye salmon.
BPA 199204000 Redfish Lake Sockeye Broodstoc This project complements Idaho Department of Fish and Game Project No. 199107200 by determining the spawn timing of the captive fish that are released into Redfish Lake. Quantifying the reproductive patterns of sockeye salmon cultured under different conditions will guide improvements in husbandry practices, and allow the continuance of reintroduction strategies that maintain adaptive genetic variation.
BPA 199606700 Manchester Spring Chinook Capt This project complements project 199606700 by providing an evaluation of broodstock rearing processes on spawning success. It does this by examining the differences in spawn timing an thus spawning success, for fish that are reared in different conditions or fish that have different genetic backgrounds or physical conditions.
BPA 199700100 Idaho Chinook Salmon Captive R The proposed project will complement this work by guiding improvements in husbandry practices, and allowing the continuance of reintroduction strategies that maintain adaptive genetic variation
BPA 199107100 Sockeye Salmon Hab & Limnologi This project complements project 199107100 by determining when habitats are used for spawning by Snake River sockeye salmon. It will also provide guidance for reintroduction strategies for Snake River sockeye salmon.
BPA 199009300 Genetic Analyses of Oncorhynch This project will complement the work of the University of Idaho by incorporating the genetic information and determining how genetic differences are reflected in spawn timing and ultimately reproductive success.

Section 6. Biological objectives

Biological objectivesFull descriptionAssociated subbasin planStrategy
Improve reproductive success by determining spawn To determine when and how frequently hatchery reared Pacific salmon are spawning, and also to investigate differences in spawning among groups of fish exposed to different rearing conditions and differences with fish which naturally migrate back from the ocean. Quantifying the reproductive patterns of sockeye salmon cultured under different conditions will guide improvements in husbandry practices, and allow the continuance of reintroduction strategies that maintain adaptive genetic variation. None [This objective has basinwide relevance and addresses questions described in the NWPCC Draft Research Plan, the 2000 Council Fish and Wildlife Program, 2004 FCRPS BiOP, the 2003 ISAB supplementation review, and the 2004 APRE (see section)

Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)

Work element nameWork element titleDescriptionStart dateEnd dateEst budget
Coordination Planning / Permitting This phase of the project will consist of purchasing necessary equipment, organizing personnel needs and attaining permits. Permits will need to be obtained from the US Forest Service so that monitoring gear can be placed near the spawning site. 4/1/2007 9/1/2009 $31,391
Biological objectives
Improve reproductive success by determining spawn
Metrics
Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report Produce reports Quarterly and annual reports to BPA’s contracting offices technical representative (COTR) will be prepared by PNNL and NOAA Fisheries with the assistance of IDFG, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe. These reports will describe any particularly interesting results obtained during the quarter, any deviations from the scheduled work, a plan for correcting those problems, and a budget analysis. Annual aeports will summarize the results obtained that year. Reports will follow standard scientific format and include an executive summary, introduction, methods, results, discussion, recommendation, and literature cited section, as well as tables, figures, and data appendices. 8/30/2007 3/1/2010 $109,115
Biological objectives
Metrics
Analyze/Interpret Data Data Reduction and analysis An algorithm will be applied to data collected from electromyogram transmitters implanted in spawning sockeye salmon. This algorithm is used to analyze the swimming behavior data and determine when spikes of activity occur which indicated different types of spawning behavior (Berejikian 2005). The method we developed relies on recording the higher EMG values at a consistently greater frequency associated with females cover digging immediately following spawning. 10/10/2007 1/10/2010 $106,104
Biological objectives
Metrics
Focal Area: Systemwide
Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties research
Install Fish Monitoring Equipment Receiver system deployment A receiving system will be put in place near the spawning site in Redfish Lake. The system will consist of one or more Yagi antennas attached to trees. Coaxial cable will connect the antennas to the receivers which will be housed in an enclosure. Power will be supplied by deep cycle batteries and solar panels. Multiple SRX400 or SRX600 (Lotek Engineering, Newmarket, ON) receivers will constantly monitor the emissions from the EMG transmitters which are implanted in the sockeye salmon. The receiving system will be installed in September prior to the release of implanted fish. 9/1/2007 9/15/2009 $66,741
Biological objectives
Metrics
Mark/Tag Animals Transmitter implantation Transmitters will be surgically implanted in up to 40 female Snake River Sockeye salmon. Fish will be implanted either at the NOAA Fisheries Manchester Research Station or at IDFG Eagle hatchery. Fish will be implanted in early September and released into Redfish Lake in mid-September. 9/1/2007 9/15/2009 $115,368
Biological objectives
Metrics
Focal Area: Systemwide
Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research
Submit/Acquire Data Monitor electromyogram activity of spawning fish The radio receivers will be downloaded daily during the peak of the spawning period (mid-October to the first week of November). The downloads of recievers will be examined daily so that the amount of data collected can be maximized. Some of the radio receivers will be set to log information from all of the transmitters that are implanted into fish. These receivers will help determine when spawning fish are and are not at the spawning grounds. Other receivers will be set to constantly monitor individual fish which are at the spawning site. 10/1/2007 11/30/2009 $189,812
Biological objectives
Metrics

Section 8. Budgets

Itemized estimated budget
ItemNoteFY07FY08FY09
Personnel Annually: PNNL scientist 0.35 FTE; NOAA Fisheries Scientist 0.38 FTE $49,490 $51,228 $53,403
Fringe Benefits [blank] $20,335 $20,800 $21,259
Supplies Includes the purchase of 40 electromyogram transmitters yearly $26,733 $27,380 $28,046
Travel Travel to Stanley, ID $17,065 $17,496 $17,952
Overhead [blank] $67,602 $69,628 $71,885
Other Graduate Student $18,758 $19,364 $20,107
Totals $199,983 $205,896 $212,652
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
Total itemized budget: $618,531
Total work element budget: $618,531
Cost sharing
Funding source/orgItem or service providedFY 07 est value ($)FY 08 est value ($)FY 09 est value ($)Cash or in-kind?Status
IDFG Labor $13,000 $15,000 $17,000 In-Kind Under Development
Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Labor $8,000 $9,500 $11,000 In-Kind Under Development
Totals $21,000 $24,500 $28,000

Section 9. Project future

FY 2010 estimated budget: $0
FY 2011 estimated budget: $0
Comments:

Future O&M costs:

Termination date: 3/1/2010
Comments:

Final deliverables: Annual reports submitted to BPA’s COTR.

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 Basinwide Do Not Fund
NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs]
$0 $0 $0 $0 Basinwide

ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)

Recommendation: Not fundable

NPCC comments: This proposal offers an innovative technological approach to studying salmon reproduction. The technique may provide some excellent data on the bioenergetics of the spawning act, and the proponents have expertise in the area electromyogram telemetry. However, the ISRP had difficulties envisioning how the data would be beneficial to fish and wildlife and how the project ties in with subbasin design and objectives. The literature review for the proposal was not thorough and did not include the many examples of the effects of hatchery culture on the timing of the spawning. Given the rarity of these fish, the ISRP also had some concerns that the transmitters might have effects on the health and well being of the sockeye. Finally, the ISRP has recommended “not fundable” for the set of ongoing Redfish Lake sockeye captive rearing projects because of the lack of success of this method for conserving the population.


ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)

Recommendation: Not fundable

NPCC comments: This proposal offers an innovative technological approach to studying salmon reproduction. The technique may provide some excellent data on the bioenergetics of the spawning act, and the proponents have expertise in the area electromyogram telemetry. However, the ISRP had difficulties envisioning how the data would be beneficial to fish and wildlife and how the project ties in with subbasin design and objectives. The literature review for the proposal was not thorough and did not include the many examples of the effects of hatchery culture on the timing of the spawning. Given the rarity of these fish, the ISRP also had some concerns that the transmitters might have effects on the health and well being of the sockeye. Finally, the ISRP has recommended “not fundable” for the set of ongoing Redfish Lake sockeye captive rearing projects because of the lack of success of this method for conserving the population.