FY 2003 Columbia Cascade proposal 29038
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| Response in Opposition from Okanogan Wilderness League | Response |
| Response in Opposition from USFWS | Response |
| 29006 & 29038 Response | Response |
| 29038 Narrative | Narrative |
| 8 Mile Ponds Photo | Narrative Attachment |
| Eightmile Creek Supplementation Site Map | Narrative Attachment |
| Eightmile Creek Vicinity Map | Narrative Attachment |
| 29006 and 29038 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| 29006 and 29038 Powerpoint Presentation Embedded Movie File | Powerpoint Presentation Embedded File |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Supplement Summer Steelhead Eightmile Creek/Chewuch River |
| Proposal ID | 29038 |
| Organization | Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation, Chewuch Basin Council (co-sponsor), Colville Confederated Tribes (co-sponsor), Yakama Nation (co-sponsor), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (co-sponsor) (MSRF) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Terry M. O'Reilly |
| Mailing address | PO Box 756 Winthrop, WA. 98862 |
| Phone / email | 5099962787 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Terry M. O'Reilly |
| Review cycle | Columbia Cascade |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Cascade / Methow |
| Short description | Develop a "natural" acclimation/rearing site on Eightmile Creek to supplement native fish stocks. |
| Target species | Summer steelhead (targeted-endangered upper Columbia ESU), spring chinook (affected- endangered upper Columbia ESU) |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 48.6036 | -120.1723 | Approximately 8 miles North on West Chewuch Road |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 150 |
| 167 |
| 184 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9604000 | Mid-Columbia Coho Feasability Reintroduction Study- gather data to develop and implement a plan to restore coho to the Methow | Provides potential long term acclimation facility for the program. this site has been utilized for the coho program in past years. |
| Mid-Columbia River Hatchery Program | Provides additional facility to contribute to the recovery of naturally spawning populations | |
| WDFW/ Wells Hatchery Steelhead Program | Provides satellite acclimation facility to assist in maintaining supplementation programs and provide for improved distribution. Provides summer steelhead site to facilitate on-going and future studies. | |
| 9026 | Respect the River | Provides additional information for public education on recovery options |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning, Design, and Permitting | 1a. Complete design phase | 1 | $40,000 | Yes |
| 1b. Complete permitting | 1 | $10,000 | Yes | |
| 1c. Develop HGMP and Fish Production Plan | 1 | $16,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Construct Facility | 2a.Construct pond/control structures | 1 | $91,500 | Yes |
| Water supply system | Construct well and supply system | 1 | $25,000 | Yes |
| Install fish protection/feed systems | Fish protection | 1 | $7,500 | Yes |
| Re-vegatation of disturbed areas | Landscaping | 1 | $10,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Acclimate and Release | 2004 | 2007 | $20,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Monitor and Evaluate | a.Assess juvenile migration | ongoing | $0 | Yes |
| 4b.Assess adult return | ongoing | $0 | Yes | |
| 4c. Reporting | $5,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Monitor and evaluate | 2004 | 2007 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 0.333 | $20,000 |
| Fringe | 50% | $10,000 |
| Supplies | 25% | $7,500 |
| Travel | To and from site | $3,000 |
| NEPA | inc. other permits | $10,000 |
| Subcontractor | Golder Assoc.design/engineering- contractor for all equipment and supplies | $154,500 |
| $205,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $205,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $205,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRF/WDFW | Monitoring | $30,000 | in-kind |
| MSRF/WDFW | Reporting | $8,000 | in-kind |
| Mason family | Land use donation/long term access agreement | $75,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable only if response is adequate
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed. This is a well-done proposal under the premise that supplementation is a good idea. Good background section. This proposal and project 29006 could provide some insight into the data supporting acclimation benefits versus direct release.The proposal is to enlarge and otherwise improve the acclimation ponds on the Mason property on Eightmile Creek to provide for summer steelhead acclimation. The source of fish would be the Wells Dam Hatchery. However, as the current practice of direct release from the trucks appears effective, and the benefits of the project are speculative, the reviewers would like assurance in terms of discussion and appropriate literature citations, that the anticipated benefits are likely to be achieved and the associated expenditures are justified. The proposal lacked supporting data or references for this assertion.
The existing site offers opportunities not available if the land had to be purchased. It is justified under FWP by its naturalizing approach and also justified by Subbasin Summary objectives and strategies. This facility would provide a location for the recommended studies. The project advances NMFS's natural rearing approaches to hatchery reform (BiOp). Twisp River acclimation ponds are being developed in the same manner (on a schedule ahead of this one). The staff appear to be well-qualified.
The proposal anticipates sunsetting (termination) after natural production has risen to expected levels, but how realistic is this? Would wild fish actually use the site? Would the fisheries managers let go of it? The reviewers would like assurance that the project would "sunset" and would like to review the criteria for determining how and when to terminate the program.
Comment:
Need more definitive data to be sure project will succeed. The hatchery programs in the Methow are currently undergoing evaluation and potentially restructuring. The PUD hatchery committee will be organizing and planning in the near future. The BOR hatchery program is considering moving towards supplementation, but decisions have not been made. This project may be ahead of those efforts and cannot be tied to specific planning documents at this time. This project may be a key element in the future, but at this time that cannot be determined.Comment:
Fundable. This is a well-done proposal under the premise that supplementation is a good idea. Good background section. This proposal and project 29006 could provide some insight into the data supporting acclimation benefits versus direct release. The response adequately addresses the ISRP's preliminary concerns with this issue. A plan is incorporated for testing the effectiveness of acclimation.The proposal is to enlarge and otherwise improve the acclimation ponds on the Mason property on Eightmile Creek to provide for summer steelhead acclimation. The source of fish would be the Wells Dam Hatchery. The existing site offers opportunities not available if the land had to be purchased. It is justified under the FWP by its naturalizing approach and also justified by Subbasin Summary objectives and strategies. This facility would provide a location for the recommended studies. The project advances NMFS's natural rearing approaches to hatchery reform (BiOp). Twisp River acclimation ponds are being developed in the same manner (on a schedule ahead of this one). The staff appear to be well-qualified.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUHatchery/Supplementation project may provide increase in survival of steelhead smolts.
Comments
Potential benefits of acclimation appear to be small with steelhead. Current planting method seems to disperse adults and not contribute to straying of steelhead adults on return. May be yet another good test of NATURES rearing concept, but what hatchery is being reformed? Initiation under auspices of FCRPS Biop assumes an approved HGMP listing this as an action. Small scale evaluation will confirm case specific benefits prior to full scale acclimation for steelhead smolts.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? No
Comment:
Recommend deferral to Subbasin PlanningComment: