FY07-09 proposal 199305600
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Research to advance hatchery reform, including captive broodstocks |
| Proposal ID | 199305600 |
| Organization | Northwest Fisheries Science Center |
| Short description | This project will provide guidance on management of Columbia River Basin hatcheries, including captive broodstocks. Research will focus on developing methods to improve broodstock management and fish quality and reduce negative ecological interactions. |
| Information transfer | Research results and management recommendations will be transferred via peer-reviewed scientific literature, project annual reports, attendance at regional workshops and symposia, and regular attendance at Captive Broodstock Technical Oversight Committee meetings. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Barry Berejikian | NOAA Fisheries | [email protected] |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Barry Berejikian | NOAA Fisheries | [email protected] |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / None Selected
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.48000 | 122.21300 | Laboatory | UW Portage Bay Hatchery |
| 47.53587 | 122.599055 | Laboratory | NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Manchester Research Station |
| 47.65215 | 122.68308 | Laboratory | UW Big Beef Creek Field Station |
| 47.629653 | 122.297527 | Laboratory | NOAA Fisheries, Northwest Fisheries Science Center |
| 45.3544 | 117.22861 | Stream | Lick Creek (Imnaha River tributary) near Joseph, Oregon |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook All Populationssecondary: Sockeye Snake River ESU
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Published studies that determined; 1) effectiveness of different antibiotics in controlling BKD and effects on fish physiology , 2) effects of growth on early male maturation and ovarian growth, and 3) examined genetics and fitness of captive salmon. |
| 2004 | Published a review and assessment of strategies to reintroduce captively reared salmon into the wild. Published two studies that jointly evaluated the efficacy of vaccines and antibiotics in controlling bacterial kidney disease in chinook salmon. |
| 2003 | Published studies on 1) immune function and improving health of cultured chinook salmon, 2) effects of exercise and hormones on reproductive success of chinook salmon, and 3) critical periods when body growth affects maturation in chinook and coho salmon. |
| 2002 | Convened a region-wide workshop to improve the management of captive broodstock programs in the Columbia Basin. Project managers, research scientists, and BPA discussed new techniques to maximize the benefits of broodstock programs. Published proceedings |
| 2001 | Completed a review of genetic variation and fitness in salmonids. Completed a study quantifying the effects of hydraulic redd sampling on the viablity of eyed embryos. Published a study of captive and wild salmon reproductive success. |
| 2000 | Published four studies of captive chinook salmon: 1) developing assays to quantify antibodies, 2) importance of male body size on reproductive behavior, 3) genetic variation and marine survival, and 4) body fatness effects on early maturation. |
| 1999 | Published studies 1) identifying maternal effects on offspring competitive ability, growth and survival of juvenile salmon, and 2) describing the genetic bases of juvenile Chinook salmon morphometry. Continued field monitoring collaborations with IDFG. |
| 1998 | Completed studies that quantified reproductive, behavioral and morphometric differences between salmon reared to maturity in captivity and wild salmon. Profiled immune function and identified feed properties that reduce deformities in sockeye salmon. |
| 1997 | Published the results of studies demonstrating reduced reproductive performance of captively reared salmon, describing the gene conservation potential of captive broodstocks in North America, and mechanisms controlling of growth in chinook salmon. |
| 1996 | Published results of a study that developed new feeding technologies for juvenile salmon. Completed studies of cultured chinook, sockeye and coho salmon in the areas of physiology, genetics, reproductive ecology and fish health. |
| 1995 | Published a review of the role of captive broodstocks for recovery of depleted populations of Pacific Salmon. Initiated studies to determine the potential for releasing captively reared adult salmon for natural spawning. |
| 1994 | Established captive populations of Chinook and sockeye salmon for research and initiated studies on physiology, health, and genetics. Completed a comprehensive literature review of salmonid captive propagation. |
| 1993 | Conducted a comprehensive literature review of the effects and potential of captive propagation of imperiled Pacific salmon populations. The review identified information gaps and provided the foundation for a long-term research plan |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199604300 | Johnson Creek Artificial Propa | Research under Objective 1 will provide guidelines for proper inclusion of jack male chinook salmon in broodstock management. Recommendations will apply to the majority of spring Chinook salmon hatchery programs within the basin (Project 199604300 is listed as one example). |
| BPA | 199701325 | Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Pro | Research under Objective 1 will provide guidelines for proper inclusion of jack male chinook salmon in broodstock management. Recommendations will apply to the majority of spring Chinook salmon hatchery programs within the basin (Project 199701325 is listed as one example). |
| BPA | 198909600 | Genetic M&E Prog For Sal/Steel | The work in Objective 1 complements research being conducted under project 1989-096-00, which may provide estimates of the reproductive success of jack male Chinook salmon. However, the ratio of jack males allowed to spawn naturally in that study is fixed by management agreements, and the project does not quantify fertilization success, which is the data needed by fish hatchery managers to determine the use of jacks in broodstocks. Our project will complement work under on 1989-096-00 by experimentally manipulating the proportion of jack males, quantifying fertilization success, and experimentally testing the genetic quality of adopting different life history patterns. |
| BPA | 199801001 | Grande Ronde Captive Brood O&M | The work in Objective 4 is intimately related to captive broodstock rearing activities, especially Grande Ronde Basin spring Chinook salmon (Project 1998-010-01). BKD is a persistent problem in these stocks because the source stocks have a significant infection prevalence. The co-management agencies and facilities responsible for this captive broodstock program have agreed to evaluating BKD prevention and treatment methods we developed in prior BPA funded research, including antibiotic treatment of broodstock and vaccination of collected parr. The current proposed work under Objective 4, which expands those previous findings, is likely to be evaluated by this captive broodstock rearing program. |
| BPA | 199204000 | Redfish Lake Sockeye Broodstoc | Objective 4 work is linked to the basic pathology services at the Manchester Research Station that are provided to Projects 1992-040-00 and 1996-067-00. All in-culture mortalities that might occur among the captive broodstock populations of ESA-listed fish held by these Projects are necropsied at Manchester to identify cause of death and treatment recommendations, if feasible, for the survivors. Prophylactic and therapeutic measures from Objective 4 that are validated are likely to be incorporating into rearing protocols for these Projects. |
| BPA | 199107200 | Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Ca | The imprinting component of our project (Objective 2) was established in response to concerns that improper imprinting was affecting the returns of sockeye released as juveniles into Stanley Basin. The sponsors of project 1991-072-00 and 1992-040-00 (Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Captive Broodstock Rearing and Research - NMFS) and the Stanley Basin Sockeye Technical Oversight Committee recommended that Project 1993-056-00 initiate research on the timing of imprinting in sockeye salmon. Experiments for Objective 2 have been designed to evaluate the effects on imprinting of the different “spread-the-risk “ reintroduction strategies currently being tested for Stanley Basin Sockeye. |
| BPA | 200501200 | Sockeye Smolt Program | Experiments planned under Objective 2 will examine the importance of odor exposure timing and duration in smolts and will help develop optimal imprinting release protocols for smolts released into Stanley Basin as part of the expanded Stanley Basin sockeye smolt production (project # 2005-012-00 - Sockeye Smolt Program – ODFW) |
| BPA | 199204000 | Redfish Lake Sockeye Broodstoc | The sponsors of project 1992-040-00 (Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Captive Broodstock Rearing and Research - NMFS) and the Stanley Basin Sockeye Technical Oversight Committee have recommended that Project 1993-056-00 conduct research on the timing of imprinting in sockeye salmon. Experiments for Objective 2 have been designed to evaluate the effects on imprinting of the different “spread-the-risk “ reintroduction strategies currently being tested for Stanley Basin Sockeye. |
| BPA | 199107200 | Redfish Lake Sockeye Salmon Ca | Results from research in Objective 3 on effects of artificial and natural light on reproductive performance in sockeye salmon will have direct application to Redfish Lake Captive Broodstock Program to improve qualtiy of adults produced by the program. The aim of this research is to produce adults with spawn timing, body coloration and morphology, fertility and behavior more similar to that of wild fish. |
| BPA | 199701325 | Yakima/Klickitat Fisheries Pro | Results from research proposed in Objective 3 will assist efforts to reduce age-2 maturation in spring Chinook salmon by modifying embryo incubation protocols and growth regimes to produce fish with phenotypes (age of maturity and timing of smolting) more similar to natural populations. This research will apply to the majority of spring Chinook salmon hatchery programs with the basin. (Project 199701325 is listed as an example). |
| BPA | 199604300 | Johnson Creek Artificial Propa | Results from research proposed in Objective 3 will assist efforts to reduce age-2 maturation in spring Chinook salmon by modifying embryo incubation protocols and growth regimes to produce fish with phenotypes (age of maturity and timing of smolting) more similar to natural populations. This research will apply to the majority of spring Chinook salmon hatchery programs with the basin. (Project 199604300 is listed as an example). |
| BPA | 199801001 | Grande Ronde Captive Brood O&M | Results from research proposed in Objective 3 will assist efforts to produce spring Chinook salmon with life history phenotype more similar to natural populations (age of maturity, adult body size, fecundity) by modifying embryo incubation protocols and growth regimes. Impacts of growth regimes to reduce early male maturity on female maturation will be assessed. |
| BPA | 200203100 | Spring Chinook Growth Modulati | The research in Objective 3 largely focuses on using environmental factors (photoperiod, food availability/growth) to match life history phenotypes of hatchery-reared fish with that of wild fish, particularly age of maturity in males and reproductive fitness characters in adults. It complements research done on project #200203100 which monitors age-2 male maturation of wild and hatchery Yakima River spring Chinook salmon, and conducts hatchery scale trials of growth manipulations to reduce age-2 maturation of male hatchery fish. Results from both projects have been used to develop growth regimes and rearing environments to reduce early male maturation in hatchery-reared Chinook salmon, and can be applied to a number of spring Chinook salmon supplementation projects as mentioned above. Work in Objective 3 is unique in that it also evaluates impacts of growth regimes to females. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Fish Health and Quality | Reduce morbidity and mortality among captively reared or hatchery salmon through vaccination against BKD. | 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 10 for details). |
| Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon | This objective will test four null hypotheses that will provide guidance on the genetic management of Chinook salmon populations. H01: Propensity of male Chinook salmon to mature early (jacking) is not influenced by paternal genetic effects or paternal age. H02: Propensity of male Chinook salmon to mature early (jacking) is not influenced by maternal genetic or environmental effects. H03: Propensity of male Chinook salmon to mature early (jacking) is not influenced by growth rate or smolt size at release. H04: Survival and age structure of Chinook salmon is not influenced by the degree of inbreeding. | 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 10 for details). |
| Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying | The overall goal of Objective 2 is to identify hatchery practices that influence olfactory imprinting, and thereby develop strategies to minimize straying of artificially produced salmonids. The studies conducted under Objective 2 will examine critical uncertainties about olfactory imprinting related to release strategies for reintroduction of captively-reared salmon back into their ancestral waters. | 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 10 for details). |
| Maintain adaptive life history strategies | Maintain natural age-at-maturity and reproductive potential of Chinook salmon through improvements in broodstock management. We will develop empirically derived protocols for incorporating jack males in chinook salmon hatchery broodstocks. The protocols will be based on actual breeding success and genetic quality of naturally spawning jack and older Chinook salmon males. | 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 10 for details). |
| Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs | The experiments proposed under this objective examine the effects two environmental factors : photoperiod/quality of light, and food availability (growth) on life history phenotypes in spring Chinook salmon and sockeye salmon. The main goal of this work is to provide new methods to produce fish from supplementation programs that have phenotypes (age of maturity, timing of smolting, adult body size and coloration, and fecundity) more similar to that of natural populations. Three experiments will be conducted under this objective. Much of the work (Experiments 1 and 2) focuses on manipulating growth regimes and altering emergence time to reduce early male maturation in hatchery spring Chinook salmon. Experiment 1 is trial run of growth regimes to reduce age-2 maturation that we would presently recommend for spring Chinook salmon supplementation programs (base on research from previous funding periods). It also examines effects of this growth regime on female reproduction, compared to a regime that supports a high rate of ovarian development. Experiment 2 examines for the first time effects of photoperiod at emergence on age of maturity in males. Experiment 3 examines affects of natural versus artificial light on development of secondary sex characters and timing of spawning in sockeye salmon with the aim of producing adults more similar in phenotype to that of natural populations. | 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 10 for details). |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark/Tag Animals | Affix Petersen Disc tags to mature Chinook salmon | Affix disc tags to Chinook salmon used to quantify the breeding success of jack and older males in a natural stream | 8/1/2007 | 8/30/2009 | $24,647 |
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Biological objectives Maintain adaptive life history strategies |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct experiments to determine the breeding success and genetic quality of jack male Chinook salmon | Conduct experiments in natural streams and quasi-natural environments to test three null hypotheses. H01: Fertilization success of jack males is equal to that of older males? H02: The ratio of jacks to older males on the spawning grounds does not affect the relative fertilization success of males adopting alternative life history tactics. H03. The offspring of jack and older males exhibit similar genetic quality (equal survival through embryonic development, equal post-emergence growth rates and post-emergence survival). | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $554,548 |
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Biological objectives Maintain adaptive life history strategies |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct statistical analyses on jack male breeding success and genetic quality. | Conduct DNA pedigree analyses and statistical analyses to test hypotheses 1 -3. Analysis of variance and multiple regression techniques will be used following appropriate assumption testing and data transformations. The analyses will include the development of empirically based models to guide broodstock management with respect to the use of jack male Chinook salmon. | 10/1/2007 | 3/30/2010 | $320,406 |
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Biological objectives Maintain adaptive life history strategies |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce Hatchery Fish | Culture sockeye salmon exposed to test odors for olfactory imprinting experiments designed to test release strategies and to test effects of light quality on reproductive performance | Rear experimental sockeye salmon to maturity for behavioral testing of imprinting, reproductive performance, and behavior | 6/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $233,973 |
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Biological objectives Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying |
Metrics * Rearing: # smolts into program: 3800 smolts * Rearing: # adults into program: 1000 adults * Incubation: # fertilized eggs into incubation program.: 5000 fertilized eggs |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct experiments on sockeye salmon to assess imprinting success of juvenile and adult release strategies | Conduct physiological, molecular and behavioral tests of imprinting success and reproductive behavior of sockeye salmon exposed to odors during different developmental periods paralleling release strategies | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $272,969 |
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Biological objectives Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct statistical analyses on physiological, molecular and behavioral tests of imprinting success of sockeye salmon | Conduct statistical analyses on physiological, molecular and behavioral tests of imprinting success and reproductive behavior | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $191,078 |
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Biological objectives Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce Hatchery Fish | Culture spring Chinook salmon to test effects of growth regimes and photoperiod on age of maturity, fecundity and fertility. | Spring Chinook salmon will be cultured for two experiments: 1) effects of growth on age of maturity in both sexes and fecundity/fertility in females and 2) effects of photoperiod at emergence and growth postponding on early male maturation and timing of smolting. | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $300,623 |
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Biological objectives Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Research described in Objective 3 * Incubation: # fry (button-up) produced.: 5000 spring Chinook salmon * Rearing: # juveniles (presmolt) into program: 5000 spring Chinook salmon * Rearing: # smolts into program: 4500 spring chinook salmon * Rearing: # adults into program: 1200 spring Chinook salmon * Incubation: # fertilized eggs into incubation program.: 6000 spring Chinook salmon |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | Implant Pit-Tags into spring Chinook salmon | juvenile spring Chinook salmon will be Pit-tagged, fin-clips taken and genetic sex determined using PCR from DNA samples. | 2/15/2008 | 3/15/2008 | $9,751 |
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Biological objectives Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: 1200 PitTagged Chinook salmon presmolts. Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct experiments to test effects of growth and photoperiod on age of maturity, fecundity and fertility in spring Chinook salmon and light quality on reproductive performance in sockeye salmon. | Experiments spring Chinook salmon will test 1) effects of growth on age of maturity, fecundity and fertility 2) effects of photoperiod at emergence and growth post ponding on early age of maturity & smolt timing. Experiments in sockeye salmon will examine effects of artificial versus natural light on adult reproductive performance. | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $527,632 |
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Biological objectives Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct statistical analyses to test effects of growth and photoperiod on age of maturity, fecundity and fertility in spring Chinook salmon and light quality on reproductive performance in sockeye salmon. | Data analyses for effects of environmental treatments in three different experiments on life history phenotype (e.g. age of maturity, timing of smolting, fecundity, spawning time, and body morphology of adults). | 8/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $241,691 |
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Biological objectives Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce Hatchery Fish | Culture Chinook salmon for immunization and challenge experiments for treatment and prevention of BKD | Obtain and rear juvenile chinook salmon for testing with modified strains of R. salmoninarum and R. salmoninarum antigens. | 12/1/2007 | 1/31/2010 | $240,903 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality |
Metrics * Rearing: # juveniles (presmolt) into program: 2,000 chinook * Rearing: # eggs into program: 2,000 chinook * Rearing: # smolts into program: 2,000 chinook under quarantine conditions |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Generate MSA null mutant of R. salmoninarum and evaluate virulence, host response, and protective capabilities against BKD | Create R. salmoninarum strain that lacks the MSA protein; test the strain’s pathogenicity and vaccine potential in chinook salmon; assess chinook salmon immune response to strain. | 6/1/2007 | 1/31/2010 | $142,821 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct analysis of experiments evaluating MSA null mutant of R. salmoninarum | Analyze and interpret results for experiments with R. salmoninarum strain lacking the MSA protein. | 5/1/2008 | 5/31/2010 | $55,063 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Generate library of R. salmoninarum antigens and evaluate for protection against BKD by genetic immunization | Create collection of plasmids containing potential R. salmoninarum antigens; test collection for protective immunity in chinook salmon; test duration of protective immunity in chinook salmon. | 5/1/2008 | 5/31/2010 | $142,821 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct analysis of experiments evaluating library of R. salmoninarum antigens | Analyze and interpret results for experiments with collection of R. salmoninarum antigens for protective immunity. | 1/1/2010 | 5/31/2010 | $55,063 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce Hatchery Fish | Culture Chinook salmon for male jacking and inbreeding experiments | Culture juvenile Chinook salmon as per experimental designs to evaluate genetic and environmental factors influencing male jacking and inbreeding depression. | 12/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $179,073 |
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Biological objectives Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon |
Metrics * # of Female ad-clip (hatchery origin) fish: 180 * # of Male ad-clip (hatchery origin) fish: 165 * # of Jack ad-clip (hatchery origin) fish: 15 * Broodstock collection: # of ad-clip (hatchery origin) fish : 360 * Incubation: # fertilized eggs into incubation program.: 720000 * Incubation: # fry (button-up) produced.: 570000 * Production: # smolts released from program: 165000 * Purpose of production program: Research |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | Mark experimental Chinook salmon by treatment group | Mark experimental Chinook salmon by family and by inbreeding line with sequential coded-wire tags. | 3/1/2008 | 5/1/2010 | $77,858 |
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Biological objectives Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect and summarize data on performance of experimental Chinook salmon | Collect and summarize data on survival, growth, age, and life history of experimental Chinook salmon.ent Description | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $124,572 |
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Biological objectives Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Conduct analysis of experiments evaluating effects of inbreeding and parental phenotype on Chinook salmon performance | Analyze and interpret results for experiments evaluating effects of level of inbreeding and male and female parental phenotype on survival, age, and life history of Chinook salmon. | 3/1/2008 | 4/30/2010 | $90,834 |
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Biological objectives Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon |
Metrics Focal Area: Hatchery, Systemwide Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Produce project annual reports covering all five objectives and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals | Produce an Annual Report covering background, methods, results, and discussion and recommendations for each objective of the the project. A draft document describing work completed within two months of the end of the annual performance period The document will be organized by each of the five major objectives. Within each objective the document will be organized in sections as follows: The documents will be organized in sections as follows • Abstract (limit 600 words) • Introduction • Description of project area • Methods and materials by objective • Results and discussion of results by objective • Data management activities by objective (where not discussed in results) • Summary and conclusions • Summary of expenditures, including major purchases • Supplemental volume or appendices detailing summaries of data Within one month of receiving BPA comments on the draft, the document will be edited and republished as the Annual Report. The Annual Report will be provided in electronic formats. The electronic version will be prepared consistent with instructions for preparing and submitting electronic reports and publications (http://www.efw.bpa.gov/cgi-bin/FW/PublicationsHowTo.cgi) ready for posting on the BPA Web site. Manuscripts submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal may be substituted for a technical section within the Annual Report, with prior BPA approval. Regardless, we expect to submit an average of three to four manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication in scientific journals on an annual basis. | 3/1/2007 | 8/15/2010 | $441,185 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying Maintain adaptive life history strategies Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics |
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| Coordination | Coordinate research activities within and among all objectives | Principal investigators will attend regional captive broodstock Technical Oversight Committee meetings and other meetings that pertain to Hatchery Reform within the Columbia Basin. As each Objective described in this SOW requires highly specialized research, certain aspects of research plans, approaches, and findings can only best be described by the respective PI. Therefore, attendance by an individual PI enables productive dialogue between broodstock program managers and scientists to help set future directions for the implementation programs. This research project and the implementation programs have been well served by information exchanged through the TOC process, and continued attendance is critical. Financial support is requested for project personnel to attend scientific meetings and symposia to disseminate research methodologies and project findings to the broader fisheries community. Participation in such meetings enables direct consultation with peers conducting research in the same fields, and for each PI to acquire information on new techniques and data sources not yet published in the primary literature. These benefits will improve the overall quality of the final research product. The total amount budgeted for all Coordination activities is less than 4% of the overall budget amount. | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $234,220 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying Maintain adaptive life history strategies Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and administer research projects | This work element covers project management and administrative work related to the contract excluding environmental compliance. Project PIs will meet approximately bi-monthly to discuss progress on the various aspects of the research project. Discussions will include on-going efforts to maintain cost-effectiveness and synergy among the project components. Portions of the work under each of the Objectives will be completed by subcontractors. Regular schedules will be established for communication and research planning between lead scientists and subcontractors. Other management and administration tasks include tracking budget expenditures, managing performance of subcontracts, communicating with the BPA Project Manager to track progress and identify any potential problems. The project may require within-year modifications (through the NPCC modification process) depending on research findings o or unexpected difficulties. | 6/1/2007 | 5/31/2010 | $92,251 |
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Biological objectives Improve Fish Health and Quality Improve genetic management of Chinook salmon Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying Maintain adaptive life history strategies Match wild phenotypes in salmon hatchery programs |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Part time salaries for 12 different NOAA FTE (5 project principal investigators and 7 biological staff) | $320,372 | $339,594 | $359,969 |
| Fringe Benefits | Benefits for NOAA employees | $159,873 | $169,466 | $179,634 |
| Supplies | Supplies and materials for field and laboratory experiments (Objectives 1-5) | $120,761 | $120,761 | $120,761 |
| Travel | Local travel for scientific research. Non-local travel for coordination and management meetings and conferences | $30,967 | $30,967 | $30,967 |
| Capital Equipment | Spectroradiometer and ultrasound equipment | $16,320 | $0 | $0 |
| Overhead | Overhead on NOAA salaries and benefits | $251,588 | $266,683 | $282,684 |
| Other | Utilities costs for operating pumps, chillers, and other equipment | $20,160 | $20,160 | $20,160 |
| Other | Subcontracts for personnel services (University of Washington, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and miscellaneous maintenance) | $554,004 | $564,882 | $573,249 |
| Totals | $1,474,045 | $1,512,513 | $1,567,424 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $4,553,982 |
| Total work element budget: | $4,553,982 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA Fisheries | Personnel | $200,000 | $212,000 | $225,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $200,000 | $212,000 | $225,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $1,600,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $1,600,000 |
Comments: We expect the region will continue to rely heavily on this project to guide hatchery reform in the Columbia River Basin for the forseeable future. |
Future O&M costs: Future operations and maintenance costs will be similar to those in the current proposal for this 'uncertainties research' project.
Termination date: None
Comments: This project will continue to reduce uncertainties regarding the most beneficial use of artificial production in the Columbia River Basin. The goals of maximizing benefits (and minimizing risks) for ESA-listed population and will be served by continuation of a broad-based, multidisciplinary research program.
Final deliverables: This project will continue to deliver management guidance through project annual reports, publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, and presentation of research findings at regional oversight committee meetings and scientific symposia.
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] | ||||||
| $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $3,000,000 | Expense | Multi-province | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $0 | Multi-province | ||
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Comments: MSRT recommends $1,468,100. |
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ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: Although the various components of this complex project will all provide valuable results, the ISRP wishes to express its concerns. A strategy of increasing the costs over time to support research to learn about hatchery reform may result only in incrementally small changes in the nature of the hatchery product. "Hatchery reform" is an endpoint that still may fall short of producing hatchery-origin fish whose integration with wild populations would not cause significant fitness decreases. Technical and scientific background: This is a huge project, which makes its review cumbersome and difficult. It takes some review effort just to determine how all of the components fit together and are coordinated, especially how all of them fit in with various monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts to assess success. The multiple components fit into these five objectives: 1. Maintain adaptive life history strategies in hatchery Chinook salmon; 2. Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying in hatchery salmon; 3. Use environmental factors to match wild phenotypes in Chinook and sockeye reared in hatchery supplementation programs; 4. Improve Fish Health and Quality by Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Kidney Disease; and 5. Identify genetic and environmental factors influencing male precocity and fitness in hatchery Chinook salmon. The technical and scientific background used to set up the objectives and the entire proposal are very extensive. Rationale and significance to subbasin plans and regional programs: This multi-faceted project has clear significance to hatchery reform, which is critical to continued use of this technology as a management tool. The rationale and significance are laid out well - by objective - and explain how each relates to the 2004 APRE, the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program, the 2004 BiOp, and the 2006 Council’s Draft Research Plan. Relationships to other projects: The linkages to other projects are evident in the proposal. Project history: The past accomplishments are well summarized and demonstrate how the project has evolved over time. Objectives: The biological objectives are extensive, but largely task oriented. An overarching biological objective is needed. Tasks (work elements) and methods: The methods are detailed and useful, although we question the value of the experiments on determining the consequences of inbreeding. While quantifying the consequences of inbreeding would be beneficial, it is well recognized that inbreeding is to be avoided. The provided methods are extraordinarily detailed and complete, almost more than a reviewer can deal with. Monitoring and evaluation: This project is more experimental in nature than on-the-ground. So, data analysis and interpretation are more appropriate terms here. As such, that activity is documented well. Facilities, equipment, and personnel: The facilities, equipment and personnel are excellent in all regards. Information transfer: This is outlined adequately; project proponents have published in the peer reviewed literature and presented at regional and national conferences. Benefits to focal and non-focal species: The results of the proposed research would likely decrease the negative impact of artificial production programs on natural populations. This project should do little harm to non-focal species, and some findings may translate to other species.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: Although the various components of this complex project will all provide valuable results, the ISRP wishes to express its concerns. A strategy of increasing the costs over time to support research to learn about hatchery reform may result only in incrementally small changes in the nature of the hatchery product. "Hatchery reform" is an endpoint that still may fall short of producing hatchery-origin fish whose integration with wild populations would not cause significant fitness decreases. Technical and scientific background: This is a huge project, which makes its review cumbersome and difficult. It takes some review effort just to determine how all of the components fit together and are coordinated, especially how all of them fit in with various monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts to assess success. The multiple components fit into these five objectives: 1. Maintain adaptive life history strategies in hatchery Chinook salmon; 2. Improve olfactory imprinting and reduce straying in hatchery salmon; 3. Use environmental factors to match wild phenotypes in Chinook and sockeye reared in hatchery supplementation programs; 4. Improve Fish Health and Quality by Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Kidney Disease; and 5. Identify genetic and environmental factors influencing male precocity and fitness in hatchery Chinook salmon. The technical and scientific background used to set up the objectives and the entire proposal is very extensive. Rationale and significance to subbasin plans and regional programs: This multi-faceted project has clear significance to hatchery reform, which is critical to continued use of this technology as a management tool. The rationale and significance are laid out well - by objective - and explain how each relates to the 2004 APRE, the 2000 Fish and Wildlife Program, the 2004 BiOp, and the 2006 Council’s Draft Research Plan. Relationships to other projects: The linkages to other projects are evident in the proposal. Project history: The past accomplishments are well summarized and demonstrate how the project has evolved over time. Objectives: The biological objectives are extensive, but largely task oriented. An overarching biological objective is needed. Tasks (work elements) and methods: The methods are detailed and useful, although we question the value of the experiments on determining the consequences of inbreeding. While quantifying the consequences of inbreeding would be beneficial, it is well recognized that inbreeding is to be avoided. The provided methods are extraordinarily detailed and complete, almost more than a reviewer can deal with. Monitoring and evaluation: This project is more experimental in nature than on-the-ground. So, data analysis and interpretation are more appropriate terms here. As such, that activity is documented well. Facilities, equipment, and personnel: The facilities, equipment and personnel are excellent in all regards. Information transfer: This is outlined adequately; project proponents have published in the peer reviewed literature and presented at regional and national conferences. Benefits to focal and non-focal species: The results of the proposed research would likely decrease the negative impact of artificial production programs on natural populations. This project should do little harm to non-focal species, and some findings may translate to other species.