FY 2003 Columbia Cascade proposal 29041
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 |
|---|---|
| 29041 Narrative | Narrative |
| FY 2003 Powerpoint Presentation Update for Project 200302300 | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Evaluate Distribution, Abundance, Genetic Structure, and Habitat Use of Bull Trout Populations in the Columbia Cascade Province |
| Proposal ID | 29041 |
| Organization | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Wenatchee Office (USFWS) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Judy De La Vergne |
| Mailing address | 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 |
| Phone / email | 5096653510 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Jodi Bush |
| Review cycle | Columbia Cascade |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Cascade / Columbia Upper Middle |
| Short description | Evaluate distribution, abundance, genetic structure and habitat use of bull trout in the Wenatchee, Entiat, and Methow Rivers. Identify habitat limiting factors for bull trout . |
| Target species | Columbia River Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus), listed as part of the Columbia River Distincnt Population Segment (DPS). This province is within the UFWS Draft Recovery Plan,Upper Columbia River Bull Trout Recovery Unit. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47.4733 | -120.3217 | Approximately at the mouth of the Wenatchee River at Wenatchee |
| 47.6606 | -120.2169 | Approximately at the mouth of the Entiat River at Entiat |
| 48.1033 | -119.72 | Approximately at the mouth of the Methow River at Pateros |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 1-Develop 1-5 year Plans |
| 7-Develop offsite mitig |
| 155-Develop sampl/surveys |
| 167-Incidental Mortality |
| 193-Fish detect/tagging |
| 198-Data Mgmt |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1989-1995 | Completed miles of Hankin and Reeves stream surveys in the Chelan, Entiat, and Wenatchee subbasins |
| 1993-1996 | Completed instream fish habitat restoration projects, flood repair and fish habitat restoration projects, and road decomissioning projects in the Wenatchee River sub-basin |
| 1990-prese | Conduct bull trout redd surveys within the Wenatchee subasin: collected 10+ years worth of data in the Chiwawa River w/in Rock and Chikamin Creeks; 5+ years worth of data in Nason and Mill Creeks; and 3 yrs of data in White River w/in Panther Creek.. |
| 1990-prese | Conduct bull trout night snorkel surveys: 1) Snorkeled within the Wenatchee subbasin and located resident forms of bull trout in upper Nason Creek and above the Little Wenatchee Falls on the Little Wenatchee River; 2)conducted surveys in Stehikin River |
| 1997 | Conducted a bull trout redd survey on the S. Fork Skykomish R. with Kurt Kramer, WDFW. |
| 1997-prese | Complete multiple ESA consultations with the US Forest Service on the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests |
| 1998-prese | Conduct bull trout redd surveys in the Methow in Gold Creek, Buttermilk Creek, EarlyWinters Creek, and Wolf Creek |
| 2000 | Conducted training for redd surveys and snorkeling in accorcance with USFWS and USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station for the draft bull trout presence/ absence protocol |
| 2000 | Coordinated with USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station to implement bull trout presence/absence protocol in Eastern Washington |
| 2000 | Received USFWS money to help implement radio tagging study in the Wenatchee subbasin |
| 2000-2001 | Coordinated with USFS, WDFW, USGS-BRD, PUD's, BioAnalyst, Inc., Yakima Nation and USFWS to implement bull trout telemetry project, use services, and to use equipment. |
| 2000 | Tagged/tracked 30 bull trout in the Wenatchee subbasin with 2 year tags and one thermal tag; Tracked two into the Columbia River and back again into spawning tributary in upper Chiwawa R.(~140 mile round trip) |
| 2001 | Tagged/tracked 40 (10 new) bull trout in the Wenatchee subbasin with 2 year tags and three thermal tags. |
| 2001 | Presented radio telemtry project to interagency, university, recovery, tribal biologists and university and consulting statisticians at Mt.Hood, OR at Bull trout Recovery Monitoring Workshop |
| 2001 | Sponsored the Salvelinus Confluentus Curiosity Society meeting in Leavenworth, Wa and helped design survey work for 9 crews containing bull trout biologists from four states. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NMFS BO | Provides information necessary in order to develop plans to implement BO including offsite mitigation, population monitoring, and data management | |
| USFWS BO | Provides information that can be used to develop measures for monitoring and adaptive management and meeting criteria for bull trout | |
| BPA SubBasin Plans | Provides data for gaps in information and for limiting factors such as connectivity, temperatures, bull trout dist. in lower tributares, baseline populations | |
| 0 | USFWS Recovery Plan | Proposal gathers data for determining research need, for connectivity of core areas, baseline populations for recovery |
| 0 | Non-BPA Project. Genetic Analysis of Bull Trout | Provides data for determining population assemblages and baselines for comparison, connectivity of populations |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Objective: To evaluate the status of bull trout populations in the Methow, Entiat and Wenatchee sub-basins and to identify habitat limiting factors for bull trout. The following are the foundational elements of this objective. | $0 | |||
| 1.Determine population genetic structure | a.Acquire permits from WDFW, USFWS, NMFS if necessary | 2003 (1) | $600 | |
| b.purchase ethanol, vials, anesthetic, scissors, measure board, nets, snorkel gear | 2003 (1) | $3,200 | ||
| 2.Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | a.Acquire permits from WDFW, USFWS, NMFS if necessary | 2003 (1) | $600 | |
| b.purchase 1 receiver, 50 radio tags and archival tags from Lotek | 2003 (1) | $32,250 | ||
| c.Coordinate use of receivers and boxes with USGS and PUD and coordinate tag frequencies and channels with Lotek, and Univ. of ID. | 2003-2006 (3) | $0 | ||
| d.Coordinate with USFS on National Forest | 2003-2006 (3) | $0 | ||
| e. acquire technical assisstance from USGS-BRD for setup of stationary sites | 2004-2006 (2) | $0 | ||
| 3.Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | a.acquire permits from WDFW, USFWS, NMFS if necessary. | 2003 (1) | $600 | |
| b.Coordinate with USFS on National Forest. | 2003-2004 (2) | $0 | ||
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habiat | a.acquire permits from WDFW, USFWS, NMFS if necessary | 2003 (1) | $600 | |
| b.Coordinate with USFS on National Forest. | 2003-2005 (3) | $0 | ||
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | a. Purchase video equipment, solar pannels, batteries, tapes, mounting device | 2003 (1) | $5,000 | |
| b. Coordinate with USFS on National Forest | 2003-2005 (3) | $0 | ||
| 4: Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2003-2006 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Determine population genetic structure | a. collect tissues samples for genetic variation analysis | 2003-2004 (2) | $14,703 | |
| b. analysis for genetic variation between local populations of bull trout | 2003-2004 (2) | $94,000 | Yes | |
| c. vehicle use | 2003 (1) | $5,000 | ||
| 2. Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | 2004-2006 (3) | $0 | ||
| 3. Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | 2004-2004 (1) | $0 | ||
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habitat | 2004-2005 (2) | $0 | ||
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | 2004-2004 (1) | $0 | ||
| 4: Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2003-2006 (3) | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2006 | $113,400 |
| 3. Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2004 | $137,400 |
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habiat | 2004 | 2005 | $15,000 |
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | 2004 | 2004 | $8,160 |
| 4: Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|
| $221,260 | $52,700 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Determine population genetic structure | a.Overhead - Filing, office organization, building use, etc. | 2003-2006 (3) | $29,463 | |
| a. Maintenance and Replacement of Equip-Vehicles | 2003-2006 (3) | $350 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2005 | $43,063 |
| 3. Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2005 | $35,188 |
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habitat | 2004 | 2005 | $4,588 |
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | 2004 | 2005 | $3,977 |
| 4. Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|
| $61,540 | $25,276 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Determine population genetic structure | a. Data analysis, reporting. summaries | 2003-2004 (2) | $0 | Yes |
| 2.Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | 2004-2006(3) | $0 | ||
| 3. Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | 2004-2005 (2) | $0 | ||
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habiat | 2004-2005 (2) | $0 | ||
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | 2004-2005 (2) | $0 | ||
| 4.Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2004-2006 (3) | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Evaluate connectivity and identify migratory patterns of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2006 | $4,000 |
| 3. Estimate abundance of adult bull trout | 2004 | 2005 | $1,000 |
| 3A. Enumerate redds in streams presumed to be spawning habiat | 2004 | 2005 | $1,000 |
| 3B. Estimate number of fish per redd in tributaries in the Chiwawa River | 2004 | 2005 | $1,000 |
| 4. Identify habitat limiting factors (Costs and tasks for this objective included in obj.2) | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|
| $3,000 | $4,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: GS5/7/9/11s to do work on all activiites | $14,703 |
| Fringe | misc. | $0 |
| Supplies | Incudes tags, snorkel gear, ethanol, vials, batteries, video equiment, solar panels, etc | $26,450 |
| Travel | Includes travel, vehicles | $5,000 |
| Indirect | 25% Overhead | $29,463 |
| Capital | Receiver (can coord. use of other existing receivers) | $14,000 |
| NEPA | Likely a CE, but includes Cost of application for permits | $2,400 |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | Genetic analysis | $94,000 |
| Other | equipment maintenance | $350 |
| $186,366 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $186,366 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $186,366 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGS BPA, Cook, WA | Equipment, technical help | $67,000 | in-kind |
| PUD's- Chelan,Douglas County | Equipment, technical help | $65,000 | in-kind |
| BioAnalyst, Inc. | Technical help | $1,000 | in-kind |
| USFS | Use of structures/equipment/technical help | $1,000 | in-kind |
| USFS-Rocky Mountain Research | Technical Help | $10,500 | cash |
| USFWS-BTCMER Group, NWFP | Technical help and funding | $1,000 | in-kind |
| WDFW | help with tracking | $1,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable - no response required
Fundable - no response required
Date:
Mar 1, 2002
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
Fundable. No response is needed. This is a high-quality project with a finely tuned cost-effective budget. The proposal is well written, informative, provides appropriate detail on methods and background; links to other work throughout the Columbia Basin; and cites current and appropriate references. The proposal describes linkages to larger regional bull trout database and evaluation efforts spearheaded by Dunham and Riemen out of the Boise USFS Rocky Mountain Experimental Station. Much background work has already been done on bull trout in the Wenatchee River by the FWS and its collaborators, which was funded by others. The proposal relates the work to the BiOps, (NMFS and FWS), Subbasin summary, Washington watershed plans, Forest Service watershed assessments, and the listings by FWS. Oddly, the study is fully laid out in the background section (including methods), which makes the later sections redundant. The proposed work is nicely related to FWS recovery plan development and to several other pertinent studies, mostly not BPA funded.The project will gather genetic data by sampling 30 fish from each of 40 tributaries to the Wenatchee, Entiat and Methow rivers (what about the Okanogan?). Radiotelemetry will be used to track bull trout migrations. The objective is to determine whether differences exist within and among bull trout from the subbasins. The proponents should include some probabilistic sampling of sites in addition to the traditional index sites and sites selected by radio-tracking. References are needed on dolly varden, bull trout, hybrid.
The contractor for the genetics work is well qualified, and the regional genetics data banking is excellent. There are many literature references. There are good resumes of well-qualified staff, including a likely contractor for the genetics work. The study will certainly yield information about bull trout that will be important for its conservation (as the prior work by the proposer has already done). The information is needed for effective management of this species.
The budget for this proposal is noteworthy; indeed, it is modest (half or less) in comparison to many other similar bull trout proposals we have reviewed in earlier provincial reviews. It is targeted very specifically and the very helpful budget information is tightly linked to the objectives and tasks identified for the project. Good job!
Comment:
Supplies and equipment could be available at the research station and genetics cost seem high. Could other cost reductions can be achieved? USFWS has identified this project as a BiOp project.Comment:
Fundable. A response was not needed. This is a high-quality project with a finely tuned cost-effective budget. The proposal is well written, informative, provides appropriate detail on methods and background; links to other work throughout the Columbia Basin; and cites current and appropriate references. The proposal describes linkages to larger regional bull trout database and evaluation efforts spearheaded by Dunham and Riemen out of the Boise USFS Rocky Mountain Experimental Station. Much background work has already been done on bull trout in the Wenatchee River by the FWS and its collaborators, which was funded by others. The proposal relates the work to the BiOps, (NMFS and FWS), Subbasin summary, Washington watershed plans, Forest Service watershed assessments, and the listings by FWS. Oddly, the study is fully laid out in the background section (including methods), which makes the later sections redundant. The proposed work is nicely related to FWS recovery plan development and to several other pertinent studies, mostly not BPA funded.The project will gather genetic data by sampling 30 fish from each of 40 tributaries to the Wenatchee, Entiat and Methow rivers (what about the Okanogan?). Radiotelemetry will be used to track bull trout migrations. The objective is to determine whether differences exist within and among bull trout from the subbasins. The proponents should include some probabilistic sampling of sites in addition to the traditional index sites and sites selected by radio-tracking. References are needed on dolly varden, bull trout, hybrid.
The contractor for the genetics work is well qualified, and the regional genetics data banking is excellent. There are many literature references. There are good resumes of well-qualified staff, including a likely contractor for the genetics work. The study will certainly yield information about bull trout that will be important for its conservation (as the prior work by the proposer has already done). The information is needed for effective management of this species.
The budget for this proposal is noteworthy; indeed, it is modest (half or less) in comparison to many other similar bull trout proposals we have reviewed in earlier provincial reviews. It is targeted very specifically and the very helpful budget information is tightly linked to the objectives and tasks identified for the project.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUComments
Not Reviewed
Already ESA Req?
Biop? No
Comment:
Do not recommend.Comment: