FY07-09 proposal 200701400
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Stock specific run timing and upstream migration mortality of adult Chinook and sockeye salmon and steelhead through PIT tagging and genetic analyses at Bonneville Dam. |
| Proposal ID | 200701400 |
| Organization | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) |
| Short description | Sockeye and chinook salmon and steelhead sampled at the Bonneville Dam Adult Fish Facility will be classified using genetics and PIT tagged to assess upstream timing and survival. |
| Information transfer | PIT tag data will be in the PTAGIS database. Annual reports will be produced. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Jeffrey Fryer | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | [email protected] |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Jeffrey Fryer | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | [email protected] |
| Jeffrey Fryer | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | [email protected] |
| Jeffrey Fryer | Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | [email protected] |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / Systemwide
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
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Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook All Populationsprimary: Sockeye All Populations
primary: Steelhead All Populations
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: NMFS | NMFS | ge and length-at-age composition of adult steelhead passing Bonneville Dam | Fish sampled as part of this project will be PIT tagged |
| Other: Pacific Salmon Commission | [no entry] | Age and length-at-age composition of adult chinook and sockeye salmon passing Bonneville Dam | Fish sampled as part of this project will be PIT tagged |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run | Use genetic analysis to estimate the percentage of chinook salmon at Bonneville Dam that are from outside the Columbia Basin and determine the destination of these fish. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates | Estimate straying rates for Chinook salmon, steelhead, and sockeye salmon, using stock composition estimates from GSI samples and determining destination based on PIT tag detections. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Estimate adult fallback | Use multiple PIT tag detections at a given dam to estimate adult sockeye, Chinook, and steelhead fallback and correlate with environmental characteristics. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality | Use PIT tags to determine stock-specific Chinook salmon upstream migration survival and timing and correlate with environmental characteristics such as water temperature, flow, and spill. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
| Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing | Create a genetic baseline for sockeye salmon and use this baseline to classify sockeye at Bonneville Dam. Use PIT tags to determine stock-specific survival and timing and correlate with environmental characteristics such as water temperature, flow, and spill. | Okanogan | Strategy says "Use radio tagging to determine where and why losses are taking place." Note that we hope to use obtain funding for PIT tag detection in the Okanogan basin and use PIT tags in lieu of radio tags. |
| Estimate steelhead stock specific timing/mortality | Use PIT tags to determine stock-specific Steelehad upstream migration survival and timing and correlate with environmental characteristics such as water temperature, flow, and spill. | None | [Strategy left blank] |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manage and Administer Projects | Project administration | Administer contract, provide quarterly progress reports | 10/10/2006 | 2/28/2010 | $16,097 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Estimate adult fallback Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Produce annual reports as well as a final report | Produce reports | 10/1/2007 | 2/28/2010 | $15,574 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Estimate adult fallback Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Estimate stock-specific upstream Chinook salmon survival and mortality as well as fallback | Once genetics are used to classify individual fish by stock, then use the PIT tag data to estimate stock specific upstream Chinook survival and mortality as well as fallback. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $25,768 |
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Biological objectives Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates Estimate adult fallback Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Estimate stock-specific upstream sockeye salmon survival and mortality as well as fallback | Once genetics are used to classify individual fish by stock, then use the PIT tag data to estimate stock specific upstream sockeye survival and mortality as well as fallback and straying. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $18,083 |
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Biological objectives Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates Estimate adult fallback Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Estimate stock-specific upstream steelhead survival and mortality as well as fall back | Once genetics are used to classify individual fish by stock, then use the PIT tag data to estimate stock specific upstream steelhead survival and mortality as well as fallback. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $18,406 |
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Biological objectives Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates Estimate adult fallback Estimate steelhead stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Genetic stock composition of Chinook Salmon at Bonneville Dam | Analysis of genetics data collected for Chinook Salmon. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $63,000 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Classify genetic samples of 2100 chinook by stock |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Genetic stock composition of sockeye salmon at Bonneville Dam | Analysis of genetics data collected for sockeye salmon. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $26,760 |
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Biological objectives Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Use 192 known stock samples to derive baseline Primary R, M, and E Type: Classify 700 BON samples by stock using baseline |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Genetic stock composition of steelhead at Bonneville Dam | Analysis of genetics data collected for steelhead. | 5/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $45,000 |
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Biological objectives Estimate steelhead stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Classify 1500 steelhead samples |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect and process Chinook genetics samples, validate data collected in field | Chinook genetic samples will be collected at Bonneville Dam and processed at CRITFC's Hagerman facility. Validation of data collected for the genetics sampling and PIT tagging | 3/1/2007 | 11/30/2009 | $258,710 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Collect and process approx 2100 samples |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect and process sockeye genetics samples, validate data collected in the field | Sockeye genetic samples will be collected at Bonneville, Wells, and Tumwater (Wenatchee Rive) dams and processed at CRITFC's Hagerman facility. Validation of data collected for the genetics sampling and PIT tagging | 3/1/2007 | 11/30/2009 | $109,890 |
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Biological objectives Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Collect and process approx. 892 sockeye GSI sampl |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect and process steelhead genetics samples, validate data collected in field | Steelhead genetic samples will be collected at Bonneville Dam and processed at CRITFC's Hagerman facility. Validation of data collected for the genetics sampling and PIT tagging | 3/1/2007 | 11/30/2009 | $184,793 |
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Biological objectives Estimate adult fallback Estimate steelhead stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Collect and process 1500 steelhead genetic samples |
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| Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Submit PIT Tag data to PTAGIS | Upload data on fish PIT tagged to PTAGIS. Other data dissemination will be done through annual reports and the final report. | 4/1/2007 | 11/15/2009 | $15,399 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates Estimate adult fallback Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing |
Metrics |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | PIT tag salmon and steelhead at Bonneville Dam Adult Fish Facility | PIT tag adult sockeye salmon (˜700), spring chinook salmon (˜700), summer chinook salmon (˜700), fall chinook salmon (˜700), and steelhead (˜1500) trapped at the Adult Fish Facility for PSC and NOAA funded sampling programs. | 3/1/2007 | 10/31/2009 | $170,415 |
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Biological objectives Assess out-of-Columbia portion of run Chinook, sockeye, and steelhead stray rates Estimate adult fallback Estimate Chinook stock specific timing/mortality Estimate sockeye salmon upstream mortality/timing Estimate steelhead stock specific timing/mortality |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: PIT Tag approx. 4300 adult salmonids at Bonneville |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $38,919 | $40,086 | $51,364 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $12,259 | $12,627 | $16,126 |
| Supplies | 2 PIT tag detectors, PIT tag supplies, Misc Field Supplies | $9,500 | $4,506 | $4,512 |
| Travel | GSA Vehicle costs | $1,200 | $1,236 | $1,273 |
| Other | Genetics Analysis of 4492 fish (includes personnel time) | $224,600 | $224,600 | $224,600 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $22,833 | $21,570 | $27,059 |
| Supplies | 4300 PIT Tags @2.25 | $9,675 | $9,675 | $9,675 |
| Totals | $318,986 | $314,300 | $334,609 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $967,895 |
| Total work element budget: | $967,895 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Funding for base steelhead sampling | $26,000 | $26,780 | $27,583 | Cash | Confirmed |
| Pacific Salmon Commission | Funding for base sockeye and chinook sampling | $44,767 | $46,110 | $47,493 | Cash | Confirmed |
| Totals | $70,767 | $72,890 | $75,076 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $250,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $250,000 |
Comments: The future of this project will depend on the results and usefullness of this project to other researchers/managers. It is expected that some parts of the project will prove more useful than others; thus the overall budget will likely be less than 07-09. |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date:
Comments:
Final deliverables:
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
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| 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: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: The authors propose to PIT tag upstream migrating chinook, steelhead, and sockeye as well as taking samples from these fish for GSI analysis. From this they expect to gain information on stock-specific upstream migration timing, estimate stock-specific mortality (and approximate location), estimate straying rates, and get a measure of fallback. The proposal makes a good case for the importance of this work, the results of which will certainly be useful in modeling fish movement up through the hydrosystem. This project has the potential to yield valuable information, but the ISRP concludes that clarification is needed that PIT tagging sample sizes (number of PIT-tagged and tissue sampled fish) are adequate to produce enough recoveries to make the results statistically valid. A better justification for the sockeye salmon genetic stock identification element would be helpful. The explanation of the sample sizes and sampling scheme is not sufficient to judge whether the data will have sufficient precision. The ISRP qualifies this fundable recommendation because this proposal, if funded, should consider thoroughly the sample sizes for PIT tagging, the scope of the genetic investigation, and the basis for using genetic methods to identify stocks of sockeye salmon since there are only two stocks in the basin. This information is needed so the project can show that the number of fish proposed for tagging is adequate to yield sufficient recoveries as adults migrate through the mid- and upper rivers. Additionally, the proposal does not describe how adjustments to the number of PIT-tagged fish will be accomplished if tag recoveries are not living up to expectations. The proposal briefly states that other projects monitoring PIT-tagged fish will find the adults PIT-tagged in this study useful, but it does not provide details. Two PIT tag detectors are going to be purchased, and one will possibly be used at Wells and Tumwater Dams. In general the discussion of the locations needed for PIT tag detections to estimate the various metrics is not presented. The adequacy of the current arrays is needed. It also does not mention the potential relationship of the genetic stock identification portion of this project to other genetics studies in the Columbia River Basin. The proposal mentions that a genetic baseline of Chinook populations has been created but does not give it. It would have been helpful to see what has been done to date. If only two significant stocks of sockeye are present in the basin, and they can be partitioned by migration over Rock Island only versus Rock Island and Tumwater, what is gained by the genetic analysis? Could some of the effort to genotype the sockeye be directed elsewhere? How was it determined that using Chinook salmon microsatellite loci would be adequate to assign sockeye salmon to these two stocks?
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: The authors propose to PIT tag upstream migrating chinook, steelhead, and sockeye as well as taking samples from these fish for GSI analysis. From this they expect to gain information on stock-specific upstream migration timing, estimate stock-specific mortality (and approximate location), estimate straying rates, and get a measure of fallback. The proposal makes a good case for the importance of this work, the results of which will certainly be useful in modeling fish movement up through the hydrosystem. This project has the potential to yield valuable information, but the ISRP concludes that clarification is needed that PIT tagging sample sizes (number of PIT-tagged and tissue sampled fish) are adequate to produce enough recoveries to make the results statistically valid. A better justification for the sockeye salmon genetic stock identification element would be helpful. The explanation of the sample sizes and sampling scheme is not sufficient to judge whether the data will have sufficient precision. The ISRP qualifies this fundable recommendation because this proposal, if funded, should consider thoroughly the sample sizes for PIT tagging, the scope of the genetic investigation, and the basis for using genetic methods to identify stocks of sockeye salmon since there are only two stocks in the basin. This information is needed so the project can show that the number of fish proposed for tagging is adequate to yield sufficient recoveries as adults migrate through the mid- and upper rivers. Additionally, the proposal does not describe how adjustments to the number of PIT-tagged fish will be accomplished if tag recoveries are not living up to expectations. The proposal briefly states that other projects monitoring PIT-tagged fish will find the adults PIT-tagged in this study useful, but it does not provide details. Two PIT tag detectors are going to be purchased, and one will possibly be used at Wells and Tumwater Dams. In general the discussion of the locations needed for PIT tag detections to estimate the various metrics is not presented. The adequacy of the current arrays is needed. It also does not mention the potential relationship of the genetic stock identification portion of this project to other genetics studies in the Columbia River Basin. The proposal mentions that a genetic baseline of Chinook populations has been created but does not give it. It would have been helpful to see what has been done to date. If only two significant stocks of sockeye are present in the basin, and they can be partitioned by migration over Rock Island only versus Rock Island and Tumwater, what is gained by the genetic analysis? Could some of the effort to genotype the sockeye be directed elsewhere? How was it determined that using Chinook salmon microsatellite loci would be adequate to assign sockeye salmon to these two stocks?