FY07-09 proposal 200715600
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Rock Creek Fish and Habitat Assessment for the Prioritization of Restoration and Protection. |
| Proposal ID | 200715600 |
| Organization | Yakama Confederated Tribes |
| Short description | Information will be collected on the abundance, growth, genetics, diseases, habitat condition, and movement of salmonids in Rock Creek, a unique watershed of the middle Columbia River. |
| Information transfer | Information will be transferred in annual reports and presentations. It will be used by management agencies to ascertian the condition of the salmonid population and help identify and prioritize protection and restoration needs. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Jeff Spencer | Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation | [email protected] |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Brady Allen | USGS, Columbia River Research Laboratory | [email protected] |
| Jeff Spencer | Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation | [email protected] |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Columbia Plateau / Columbia Lower Middle
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | This is a salmonid population and habitat assessment of several reaches of Rock Creek and it's tributaries. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Steelhead Middle Columbia River ESUsecondary: Chinook Upper Columbia River Summer/Fall ESU
secondary: Coho Unspecified Population
secondary: Pacific Lamprey
secondary: Rainbow Trout
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: NOAA | [no entry] | Salmon Recovery Planning | Project lead is under contract with NOAA to perform Salmon Recovery Planning in Rock Creek; includes first EDT modeling in basin |
| [Funding Source left blank] | [no entry] | Rock Creek Fencing and Riparian Planting Project | Yakama Nation and MCFEG are partners in a fencing and pllanting project in Rock Creek |
| [Funding Source left blank] | [no entry] | Genetic Characterization of O Mykiss In Colmbia Basin | Proposal will supply genetic samples to two entities characterizing the genetic structure of O Mykiss poopulations in the Columbia (CRITFC-- Shawn Nerum and NOAA Paul Moran-- Bi-Op) |
| [Funding Source left blank] | [no entry] | Timber Fish and Wildlife Monitoring | Proposal collaborates with TFW monitoring by Yakama Nation |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess genetics of steelhead population. | The genetic composition of O. mykiss within Rock Creek and their relatedness to adjacent drainages is unknown. | Lower Middle Columbia | The plan matrixes call for an evaluation of Rock Creek steelhead genetics to determine the level of competition there has been between hatchery and wild fish that are part of the Mid-Columbia “evolutionarily significant unit” listed as threatened under |
| Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. | Monitor the habitat and seasonal rearing conditions for salmonids in the Rock Creek system [YN ] | Lower Middle Columbia | Need for basic monitoring |
| Assess lamprey use. | Current lamprey use is unknown. Lamprey presence in specific reaches will be assessed. | Lower Middle Columbia | Poor passage for anadromous forms through the mainstem Columbia River (and possibly in the Subbasin) have severed life history pathways and reduced population abundance, productivity and spatial diversity. |
| Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. | Assess productivity and movement of steelhead parr in the Rock Creek system to help understand the controlling factors that limit capacity. Monitor adult holding and spawning use and quantify kelt outmigration. This information will help prioritize and gauge the effectiveness of restoration actions. | Lower Middle Columbia | "Limited knowledge is available due to a historical lack of resources available for monitoring and evaluation. However, many steelhead have been observed in Rock Creek, warranting greater interest and attention within the Mid- Columbia ESU." |
| Determine the presence of pathogens in salmonids. | This project will assess the presence and severity of salmonid pathogens, which at this time is unknown. | Lower Middle Columbia | "Study presence of pathogens in juveniles and adults during high temperatures." |
| Estimate kelt movement. | We plan to estimate the movement of adult steelhead into and kelt movement out of Rock Creek through the use of instream PIT-tag readers. | Lower Middle Columbia | Survival of steelhead kelts migrating out of the Rock Creek watershed and through the mainstem Columbia to the ocean is believed to be at or near zero, but it is not known how many emigrate from Rock Creek. |
| Identifiy project sites | Identification of landowners willing to participate in projects(outreach). | Lower Middle Columbia | Necessary step in moving from assessment to implentation |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and Select Projects | Contact, provide information and presentations regarding conditions and need for restoration and/or preservation. Recruit cooperators.(MCFEG) | Mailings, phone calls, on the ground outreach. Attend Conservation District meetings, grange meetings, longhouse meetings. Develop outreach materials such as information packets, brochures. Develop visual presentations. | 6/1/2007 | 8/1/2009 | $9,125 |
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Biological objectives Identifiy project sites |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Administrative efforts in support of on the ground efforts and BPA programmatic requirements. [USGS] | [Work Element Description Not Entered] | 6/1/2007 | 12/30/2009 | $22,358 |
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| Outreach and Education | Identify local groups, organizartions, and individuals who may be cooperators(MCFEG) | Mailings, phone calls, on the ground outreach. Attendance at Conservation District meetings, grange meetings, longhouse meetings. | 6/1/2007 | 8/1/2009 | $9,350 |
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Biological objectives Identifiy project sites |
Metrics * # of general public reached: 100 |
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| Produce Plan | Integrate fish population monitoring, habitat monitoring, EDT modeling, and outreach results to create list of prioritized restoration and preservation project areas and cooperators(MCFEG, YN) | Synthesize monitoring efforts and identify priority reaches for best biological benefits. Review scenario building conducted within EDT modeling. Compare with outreach results of cooperators. Develop implementation plan. | 3/1/2009 | 8/1/2009 | $8,300 |
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Biological objectives Identifiy project sites |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | EDT modeling; Incorporate new habitat data. Incorporate new biological data. Perform model runs. (YN) | Methods as outlined in supporting documentation provide by Mobrand at http://www.mobrand.com/edt/ will be followed. Applicable documents include, but are not limited to: Guidelines for Rating Level 2 Environmental Attributes in Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment (EDT) September 2004, Scenario Builder User Manual Mobrand Biometrics Inc May 2004, Stream Reach Editor User Manual May 2005. | 1/1/2008 | 11/1/2009 | $8,730 |
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Biological objectives Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Assess lamprey use of the Rock Creek System (YN) | Collect field data. Determine lamprey distribution and relative abundance within the watershed (mainly associated with salmonid population estimate efforts). | 3/1/2007 | 6/1/2009 | $7,340 |
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Biological objectives Assess lamprey use. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct stream habitat monitoring (YN) | Habitat surveys will be conducted on approximately 5-7 stream reaches per year using TFW methodology (modules include Stream Segment Identification [Pleus and Schuett-Hames 1998a], Reference Point Survey [Pleus and Schuett-Hames 1998b], Habitat Unit Survey [Pleus et al. 1999], and Large Woody Debris Survey [Schuett-Hames et al. 1999b]). | 1/1/2007 | 8/1/2009 | $85,320 |
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Biological objectives Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Derive estimates of salmonid population abundance in select reaches of Rock Creek. (YN) | We will obtain an estimate of population density and biomass of Oncorhynchus mykiss in selected portions of Rock Creek. To obtain these estimates, we will first conduct intensive habitat surveys of sampling sites during summer low-flow conditions. These surveys will identify and measure dimensions (e.g., length, weight, and depth) of stream habitat units (e.g., pools, glides, riffles, etc.) generally following Bisson et al. (1982) and Bain and Stevenson (1999). Soon after these habitat surveys, fish sampling will be conducted by snorkeling, electrofishing, or a combination of both. In the first year of the study we plan to test the feasibility of snorkel surveys. When we conduct snorkel surveys, we will largely follow the methodology of Hankin and Reeves (1988), which uses a stratified systematic surveying technique to sample and derive an estimate of a fish population. We will calibrate our snorkel estimates by multi-pass electrofishing the same reach and use the ratio method following guidelines of Dolloff et al. (1993). | 1/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $21,360 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Determine adult counts(YN) | Redd counts and spawner surveys: Regular foot surveys will be conducted within the known geographic range for each species. Individual redds will be counted and their locations recorded using handheld GPS units. Counts of live fish and carcasses will also be recorded. Carcasses will be examined for sex determination, egg/milt retention, and presence of CWT or PIT tags or external experimental marks. Scale samples will also be taken from carcasses. Spawning ground surveys will be conducted as follows: fall chinook - late October through early to mid December; coho - mid October through mid February; steelhead - late January through early May. Attempts will be made to cover the entire known spawning range of each species. Stream reaches will be surveyed multiple times during the spawning periods, with most reaches receiving 3 passes. | 2/1/2007 | 5/15/2009 | $68,700 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Fish Species composition and distribution in Rock Creek(YN) | To document the distribution of individual fish species within Rock Creek, we will largely use the data collected during the work associated with population abundance estimates. Where we are permitted access on private lands, we will conduct additional sampling to determine distribution, relative abundance, and movement within or out of the watershed to help prioritize restoration activities. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $22,324 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
Metrics Secondary R, M, and E Type: in description |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Juvenile and resident fish monitoring (YN) | Presence/absence surveys will be conducted. Electrofishing and snorkel surveys will be used to determine presence/absence of fish species in selected tributaries. Abundance will be estimated. Multiple pass electrofishing sampling and snorkel surveys will be used to estimate abundance in selected stream reaches, including selected habitat enhancement sites. Please refer to methods described within 1.1.1. | 1/1/2007 | 12/1/2009 | $53,300 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Monitor stream temperature and water quality (YN) | Water temperature will be continuously monitored at approximately 12 sites throughout the subbasin using Onset thermographs. Basic water quality parameter measurements (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity) will be recorded seasonally (10-15 times per year) at approximately the same sites. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $46,533 |
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Biological objectives Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Obtain and archive tissue samples in a non-lethal manner for genetic analysis (YN) | A tissue sample (fin clip), from a sub-sample of salmonids captured during electrofishing, will be removed and preserved (95% ethanol) for future genetic analyses (an in-kind contribution will be sought to pay for this supplementary genetics work). Obtaining a baseline signature of genetic divergence among sub-populations will allow managers to determine the Rock Creek O. mykiss populations association with, and importance to the rest of the Middle Columbia ESU. This information will be provided to Shawn Nerum at CRITFC and Paul Moran at NOAA for their work on characterization of O. Mykiss in the Columbia River system. | 2/1/2007 | 5/15/2009 | $8,734 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Perform flow monitoring (YN) | A staff gauge is present at the Old Highway 8 bridge—near the mouth of Rock Creek. Stage height will be recorded on every visit to Rock Creek. At least every week, a stage height will be recorded. Instantaneous measurements will be recorded at least five times at different stage heights in order to improve ratings curve. | 1/1/2007 | 12/1/2009 | $12,372 |
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Biological objectives Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Sample spawning gravel (YN) | McNeil core samples will be collected from approximately 4 sites (in the Rock Creek mainstem and major tributaries) per year. Samples will be collected and analyzed using TFW Salmonid Spawning Gravel Composition Survey methodology (Schuett-Hames et al. 1999a). | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $7,340 |
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Biological objectives Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. |
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| Install Fish Monitoring Equipment | Install two remote pit-tag detectors (YN) | Includes capital equipment cost. : In 2007 two remote instream multiplexing PIT-tag readers will be installed in two reaches of Rock Creek. The lowermost PIT-tag reader will be installed within a few miles of the confluence with the Columbia River. Another PIT-tag reader will be installed at about river kilometer 20. Each instream reader can accommodate six antennae, which will allow us to detect direction of movement as well as system detection efficiency. These units will be powered by thermoelectric generators run on propane. The PIT-tag readers will be installed by USGS, and will be maintained and downloaded by YN and USGS. | 7/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $48,320 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | Determine life history attributes by PIT tagging up to 3000 parr per year (YN) | In order to track movements, growth, and other life history attributes of juvenile steelhead, we will PIT tag most fish over 75 mm that we capture during our stream surveys. The ISO FDX-B, 134.2 kHz (12 mm) PIT tags will be used to detect moving fish at the remote instream PIT-tag readers in Rock Creek. We will attempt to recapture tagged fish from 2007, 2008 and within 2009 during our electrofishing surveys, gaining growth as well as movement information | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $8,125 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Obtain fish sampling and other neccessary permits. [USGS] | Submit an application for collection permits and submit annual collection reports to the requred agencies. | 1/1/2007 | 12/1/2009 | $11,728 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. Assess lamprey use. Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Determine the presence of pathogens in salmonids. Estimate kelt movement. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Derive estimates of salmonid population abundance in select reaches of Rock Creek. (USGS) | Methods: We will obtain an estimate of population density and biomass of Oncorhynchus mykiss in selected portions of Rock Creek. To obtain these estimates, we will first conduct intensive habitat surveys of sampling sites during summer low-flow conditions. These surveys will identify and measure dimensions (e.g., length, weight, and depth) of stream habitat units (e.g., pools, glides, riffles, etc.) generally following Bisson et al. (1982) and Bain and Stevenson (1999). Soon after these habitat surveys, fish sampling will be conducted by snorkeling, electrofishing, or a combination of both. In the first year of the study we plan to test the feasibility of snorkel surveys. When we conduct snorkel surveys, we will largely follow the methodology of Hankin and Reeves (1988), which uses a stratified systematic surveying technique to sample and derive an estimate of a fish population. We will calibrate our snorkel estimates by multi-pass electrofishing the same reach and use the ratio method following guidelines of Dolloff et al. (1993). If stream reaches cannot be snorkeled because of stream size, clarity, or flow limitations, we will electrofish a systematic sample of habitat units within strata of specific habitat types (e.g., pools, glides, riffles) or use finer gradations if necessary to achieve desired precision in estimates. When electrofishing is used to assess fish abundance and density, habitat units chosen for sampling will be blocked off with nets to insure no movement into or out of the unit during sampling. A backpack electrofisher will be used to conduct two or more passes using the removal-depletion methodology (Zippin 1956, Bohlin et al. 1982, White et al. 1982). The field guides of Connolly (1996) will be used to insure that a pre-determined level of precision for the population estimate is achieved (generally, coefficient of variation no greater than 25%) within each sampling unit for each salmonid species. Single pass electrofishing will be used to gain life history and relative abundance estimates in additional reaches if snorkeling does not prove effective. Because of recent concern over the potential bias of removal estimates, we plan to estimate the accuracy and bias of the removal-depletion methodology by using additional mark –recapture estimates in select reaches (Rosenberger and Dunham, 2005). These methods have been chosen to minimize sampling error while minimizing the number of units sampled by electrofishing and the number of electrofishing passes conducted, thereby lessening the numbers of fish that will be exposed to the potentially harmful effects of electrofishing. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $60,170 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring-Tier 2 Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Determine fish species composition and distribution within Rock Creek. (USGS) | To document the distribution of individual fish species we will largely use the data collected during the work associated with population abundance estimates. Where we are permitted access on private lands, we will conduct additional sampling to determine distribution, relative abundance, and movement within or out of the watershed to help prioritize restoration activities. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $34,198 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | Determine life history attributes within the watershed by PIT-tagging up to 3,000 parr per year. (USGS) | In order to track movements, growth, and other life history attributes of juvenile steelhead, we will PIT tag most fish over 75 mm that we capture during our stream surveys. The ISO FDX-B, 134.2 kHz (12 mm) PIT tags will be used to detect moving fish at the remote instream PIT-tag readers in Rock Creek. We will attempt to recapture tagged fish from 2007, 2008 and within 2009 during our electrofishing surveys, gaining growth as well as movement information. We will continue to use, adjust, and improve the remote PIT-tag detectors that will be established in 2007 (Connolly 2005, Jezorek and Connolly 2003). If these tagged fish migrate downstream and exhibit a potadramous or anadromous life history they can be detected at John Day and Bonneville Dams as well as the estuary. All PIT-tag data will be entered in the PITAGIS database. When these PIT-tagged fish return as adults, they will be able to be detected at Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day dams. Adult steelhead will be able to be detected as strays, as prespawn adults, and as post-spawn kelts at the two remote instream PIT-tag readers in Rock Creek. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $27,994 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Estimate kelt movement. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Obtain and archive tissue samples in a non-lethal manner for genetic analysis. (USGS). | A tissue sample (fin clip), from a sub-sample of salmonids captured during electrofishing, will be removed and preserved (95% ethanol) for future genetic analyses (an in-kind contribution will be sought to pay for this supplementary genetics work). Obtaining a baseline signature of genetic divergence among sub-populations will allow managers to determine the Rock Creek O. mykiss populations association with, and importance to the rest of the Middle Columbia ESU. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $6,134 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Determine existing kinds, distribution, and severity of fish diseases in the watershed. (USFWS, USGS) | Knowledge of current fish disease prevalence will help managers anticipate and weigh possible risks or threats to existing fish populations. We will obtain fish specimens for disease sampling using a longitudinal and tributary sampling strategy. This will facilitate the development of a fish-health baseline for Rock Creek. A sub-sample of fish captured during population studies and all fish incidentally killed during sampling for distribution and abundance will be put on ice and delivered to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Lower Columbia River Fish Health Center (LCRFHC), which will provide a thorough disease profile as part of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wild Fish Health Survey (contact: Susan Gutenberger, Director, all in-kind contribution of approximately $15,000). These data will provide an important baseline on the health of existing fish populations in the Rock Creek drainage. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $10,210 |
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Biological objectives Determine the presence of pathogens in salmonids. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Determine lamprey distribution and relative abundance within the watershed.[USGS and YN] | To document the distribution and abundance of individual lamprey species, we will largely use the data collected during the work associated with salmonid population estimate and adult survey efforts. Where we are permitted access on private lands, we will conduct additional sampling to determine distribution, relative abundance in the watershed. | 4/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $13,439 |
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Biological objectives Assess lamprey use. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries- Rock Creek Secondary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Download and maintain instream PIT-tag interrogation units. [USGS, YN] | The multiplexing PIT tag readers will need to be downloaded and maintained throughout the year to secure the data collected. | 7/1/2007 | 12/30/2009 | $34,457 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Install Fish Monitoring Equipment | Install two remote instream PIT tag detectors. [USGS] | In 2007 two remote instream multiplexing PIT-tag readers will be installed in two reaches of Rock Creek. The lowermost PIT-tag reader will be installed within a few miles of the confluence with the Columbia River. Another PIT-tag reader will be installed at about river kilometer 20. Each instream reader can accommodate six antennae, which will allow us to detect direction of movement as well as system efficiency. These units will be powered by thermoelectric generators run on propane. The PIT-tag readers will be installed by USGS, and will be maintained and downloaded by YN and USGS. | 7/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $18,153 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Estimate kelt movement. |
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| Submit/Acquire Data | Submital of PIT-tag data to the regional PTAGIS database maintained by PSMFC.[USGS] | Data from all steelhead tagging efforts and from the two remote instream multiplexing PIT-tag readers will be downloaded and/or transferred to USGS who will be responsible for uploading to the PTAGIS database. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $12,365 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Estimate kelt movement. |
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| Develop RM&E Methods and Designs | Improve detection efficiency and reliability of instream PIT-tag detectors [USGS, YN] | We plan to continue to improve the efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness of instream PIT-tag detection. This relates to the challenges of installation as well as detection efficiency that a new watershed will provide. | 6/1/2007 | 11/1/2009 | $24,490 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Develop RM&E Methods and Designs | Estimate the accuracy and bias of multi-pass removal and mark-recapture population estimate methods. [USGS] | Because of recent concern over the potential bias of removal estimates, we plan to estimate the accuracy and bias of the removal-depletion methodology by comparing to additional mark –recapture estimates in select reaches (Rosenberger and Dunham 2005). | 6/1/2007 | 11/2/2009 | $24,613 |
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Biological objectives Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Data will be analyzed and integrated with data from past years to produce Annual Reports. [USGS] | Data from most other Work Elements will be integrated with data from past years (2007-2009) in multiple analyses in support of producing Annual Reports. [USGS] | 11/1/2007 | 12/20/2009 | $79,612 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. Assess lamprey use. Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Determine the presence of pathogens in salmonids. Estimate kelt movement. |
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| Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Disseminate Summary Data and Results [USGS] | Disseminate summary data and results at professional meetings. | 10/1/2009 | 3/10/2010 | $7,184 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. Assess lamprey use. Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Estimate kelt movement. |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Produce scientific findings report for peer reviewed journal. [USGS] | After the data has been collected and analyzed, we plan to produce a scientfic findings report to be submitted to a peer reviewed journal. | 10/1/2009 | 3/10/2010 | $21,373 |
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Biological objectives Assess genetics of steelhead population. Assess habitat conditions and limiting factors. Assess lamprey use. Assess salmonid use, life history, and growth. Determine the presence of pathogens in salmonids. Estimate kelt movement. |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
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| Personnel | USGS | $60,664 | $63,605 | $74,634 |
| Fringe Benefits | USGS | $13,078 | $13,807 | $16,957 |
| Supplies | USGS | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Travel | USGS | $6,342 | $6,342 | $6,342 |
| Overhead | USGS | $34,920 | $36,491 | $42,560 |
| Capital Equipment | YN-2 multiplexing PIT-tag readers | $42,150 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | BPA - 3000 PIT tags @ $2.25 each; facilities direct cost | $9,189 | $9,308 | $9,733 |
| Personnel | YN | $65,834 | $70,798 | $79,181 |
| Fringe Benefits | YN | $13,056 | $14,051 | $15,663 |
| Supplies | YN | $4,832 | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Travel | YN | $11,438 | $11,438 | $11,438 |
| Capital Equipment | YN-- toughbook computer | $2,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Overhead | YN | $18,504 | $18,518 | $20,046 |
| Personnel | MCFEG | $5,000 | $5,250 | $5,500 |
| Fringe Benefits | MCFEG | $850 | $892 | $935 |
| Supplies | MCFEG | $250 | $250 | $280 |
| Travel | MCFEG | $900 | $945 | $990 |
| Totals | $291,307 | $254,940 | $287,504 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $833,751 |
| Total work element budget: | $833,751 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
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| NOAA, CRITFC | genetic analysis | $0 | $0 | $60,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USFWS | fish health sruvey | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS | electrofishing and sampling equipment | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Yakama Nation TFW | Habitat Monitoring Assistance | $25,000 | $27,500 | $31,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $50,000 | $32,500 | $96,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $176,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $176,000 |
Comments: Continuation of population and habitat monitoring, project monitoring |
Future O&M costs: Personnel, Fringe, Overhead, Travel, replacement of materials.
Termination date: 2013
Comments: Project will reach baseline monitoring stage, move to on the ground project implementation, on the ground project effectiveness monitoring. Basic population information will be established.
Final deliverables: Reports on habitat and fish populations parameters, including but not limited to genetic diversity, spatial structure, abundance, and productivity estimates.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
| Response to ISRP Comments_ROCK_06-final.doc | Jul 2006 |
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] | ||||||
| $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
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Comments: ISRP fund in part: recommend the work elements identified as fundable by the ISRP. Address ISRP concerns in statement of workplan during contracting |
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ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: The ambitious proposal has many objectives. However, there is a need to prioritize among the objectives and attack objectives and work elements in a logical sequence that allows planning and funding to proceed in stages. The ISRP recommends that objectives that relate to obtaining access, assessing fish population abundance and productivity, and assessing habitat be conducted. Specifically work elements presented below should be conducted if sponsors can justify how this information will be used. The ISRP suggests using flow charts or similar methods to identify how contingencies will be addressed based on the baseline data. Possible fundable work elements: 1.1.1 Collect field data and develop RM&E methods and designs. Derive estimates of salmonid population abundance in select reaches of Rock Creek. (USGS, YN) 1.1.2 Collect field data. Determine fish species composition and distribution within the watershed. (USGS, YN) 1.1.7 Determine adult counts (YN) 1.1.8 Monitor juvenile and resident fish. Conduct redd counts and spawner surveys. (YN) 2.1.1 Conduct stream habitat monitoring. (YN) 2.1.2 Sample spawning gravel/sediment. 2.1.3 Monitor stream temperature and water quality. 2.1.3 (second) Monitor stream flow. Existing data should be used to prepare initial EDT models. If more data are needed then justification for collection of additional data should be provided in the future. Justification for sample sizes, whether they are sites, reaches, or fish, should be specified. Monitoring and evaluation should have been described in more detail to ensure that success of the project can be effectively evaluated. It is expected that this ambitious project should generate much information that would be useful to others in the region. Strategies for sharing information should have been identified better.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: The proposal has many objectives and it is expected that this ambitious project should generate much information that would be useful to others in the region. However, there is a need to prioritize among the objectives and work in a logical sequence that allows planning and funding to proceed in stages. The ISRP recommends that objectives that relate to obtaining access, assessing fish population abundance and productivity, and assessing habitat be supported. Specifically work elements presented below should be conducted if the sponsors can justify how this information will be used. The ISRP suggests using flow charts or similar methods to identify how contingencies will be addressed based on the baseline data. Fundable work elements: 1.1.1 Collect field data and develop RM&E methods and designs. Derive estimates of salmonid population abundance in select reaches of Rock Creek. (USGS, YN) 1.1.2 Collect field data. Determine fish species composition and distribution within the watershed. (USGS, YN) 1.1.7 Determine adult counts (YN) 1.1.8 Monitor juvenile and resident fish. Conduct redd counts and spawner surveys. (YN) 2.1.1 Conduct stream habitat monitoring. (YN) 2.1.2 Sample spawning gravel/sediment. 2.1.3 Monitor stream temperature and water quality. 2.1.3 (second) Monitor stream flow. Justification for sample sizes, whether they are sites, reaches, or fish, should be specified. Monitoring and evaluation should be described in more detail to ensure that success of the project can be effectively evaluated. Strategies for sharing information were clearly identified in the response. Not-fundable elements: The PIT tagging work is not justified in the response. There seem to be no special circumstances or hypotheses identified here that could only be answered or addressed by PIT tag results.