FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 199402600
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 |
|---|---|
| 199402600 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199402600 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| Columbia Plateau: Umatilla Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Umatilla Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Pacific Lamprey Research and Restoration |
| Proposal ID | 199402600 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Gary James |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 638 Pendleton Oregon 97801 |
| Phone / email | 5419662371 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Gary James |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Umatilla |
| Short description | Implement and monitor Pacific lamprey restoration plan developed for the Umatilla River. Assess ability of Pacific lampreys to detect migratory pheromone emitted by larvae, test for genetic differences. |
| Target species | Pacific Lamprey |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.71 | -119.16 | Project ranges from mouth of the Umatilla River to Headwaters |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Completion of Pacific lamprey Status Report. |
| 1996 | Tested clinical indicators of stress in Pacific lamrpeys. |
| 1997 | Completed assessment of radio-tagged Pacific lampreys using clinical indicators and swimming performance. |
| 1998 | Completed assessment of ability of adult Pacific lampreys to detect pheromones and larval production of pheromones. |
| 1999 | Completed genetic analysis using allozyme and mtdna. |
| 1999 | Completed radio-tracking study to assess migrational behavoir. |
| 1999 | Completed distribution and point sample densities in the John Day, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Tucannon, and Grande Ronde Rivers. |
| 1999 | Completed oral historys with tribal members. |
| 1999 | Completed Columbia basin Pacific lamprey projects and needs assessment through Technical Work Group (TWG). |
| 1999 | Completed restoration plan for the Umatilla River, Oregon. |
| 2000 | larval habitat modeling in the Middle Fork John Day |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 871001 | Umatilla Fish Habitat Enhancement | habitat improvements in Umatilla |
| 8802200 | Umatilla Fish passage Operations | water in river is good for lampreys |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
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 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
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 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. increase larval abundance in the Umatilla River | a. Outplant adult lampreys in Umatilla | $22,000 | ||
| 1. | b. Determine sampling locations for larvae | $5,000 | ||
| 1. | c. Conduct larval survey | $47,464 | ||
| 1. | d. Analyze data | $10,000 | ||
| 2. determine reproductive success of adult lamprey outplants | a. Conduct redd survey | $30,000 | ||
| b. Document spawning activity | $15,000 | |||
| c. Estimate percent egg viability | $30,000 | |||
| 3. estimate the numbers of adult lampreys entering the Umatilla River | a. Determine trapping locations | $5,000 | ||
| b. Trap adult lampreys | $70,000 | |||
| c. analyze data | $15,000 | |||
| 4. Monitor larval population trends | a. conduct larval survey expand to habitat | $30,000 | ||
| 5. Estimate the numbers of recently metamorphosed lampreys migrating out of Umatilla. | a. Determine trap locations | $10,000 | ||
| b. Trap outmigrant lampreys | $80,000 | |||
| c. analyze data | $15,000 | |||
| 6. Evaluate the potential role of bile salts released by larval lampreys as a migratory cue to upstream migrating Pacific lampreys. | a. assay behavioral response larvae | $32,000 | Yes | |
| b. EOG tests | $32,000 | Yes | ||
| c. assay behavioral response to adults | $32,000 | Yes | ||
| 7. Describe genetic differences among Pacific lampreys | a. Develop 6-8 primers | $15,000 | Yes | |
| b. characterize microsatellite DNA genotypes. | $15,000 | Yes | ||
| c. analyze results | $10,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. increase larval abundance in the Umatilla River | 2002 | 2006 | $422,320 |
| 2. determine reproductive success of adult lamprey outplants | 2002 | 2006 | $375,000 |
| 3. estimate the numbers of adult lampreys entering the Umatilla River | 2002 | 2006 | $450,000 |
| 4. Monitor larval population trends | 2002 | 2006 | $150,000 |
| 5. Estimate the numbers of recently metamorphosed lampreys migrating out of Umatilla. | 2002 | 2006 | $525,000 |
| 6. Evaluate the potential role of bile salts released by larval lampreys as a migratory cue to upstream migrating Pacific lampreys. | 2002 | 2004 | $288,000 |
| 7. Describe genetic differences among Pacific lampreys | 2002 | 2002 | $40,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $510,000 | $520,000 | $530,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 4.8 | $185,000 |
| Fringe | 30% full-time, 19% temps | $54,345 |
| Supplies | $18,000 | |
| Travel | $29,489 | |
| Indirect | 34 % of personnel, travel and supplies | $97,523 |
| Capital | $0 | |
| NEPA | $0 | |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | USGS | $96,107 |
| Subcontractor | Genetics laboratory | $40,000 |
| Other | $0 | |
| $520,464 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $520,464 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $520,464 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $480,464 |
| % change from forecast | 8.3% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
Finish genetics work.
Reason for change in scope
none
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or 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
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable if adequate responses are given to ISRP concerns. This is a thorough proposal on an important subject. The project appears to be heading in productive directions and is covering just about all topics one might conceive, from monitoring numbers to studies of pheromones and genetics. This project is being conducted with great enthusiasm and energy, which we appreciate. These three lamprey proposals are so closely related that we believe the sponsors would benefit (as would the ISRP in reviewing them) by a joint outline of their goals and objectives, along with a list of tasks that are designed to achieve them. (What we are asking for is probably much briefer and more specific than the "Restoration Plan for Pacific Lamprey" that is referred to in this proposal.) All of these proposals would benefit from development of a sharper focus on the primary goal, which is to restore fishable populations of Pacific lamprey in the Umatilla River. The decline in abundance can be taken as a fact, the explanation for which might lie in a number of directions. The fact that the decline is basin-wide indicates that the primary unit of organization for the projects is not necessarily at the tributary level, nor the agency level, but should be broader. Possible explanations for the decline should be specified as alternative hypotheses. Tasks should then be specified that might lead to rejection or confirmation of the particular hypothesis. For example, the text implies that construction and operation of the hydroelectric system in the mainstem has led to reduction because of inability of lamprey to ascend the fish ladders. This deserves to be tested by first-hand observation. For example, we are aware of observations reporting lamprey ascending dams outside of fish ladders. As another example, the task of planting adult lamprey from other systems should be viewed as a test of the hypothesis that the population is limited by the number of adult spawners. A study following up on the planting should focus on observing the results of the plants, both with respect to adult responses, and production of juveniles. Possible interactions with lamprey that are already present should be anticipated and an attempt made to evaluate the effects. The tasks required should be specified.
We suggest further exploration of literature on the subject, which may lead to further alternative explanations for the decline in abundance of Pacific lamprey. For example, Pacific lamprey have been reported to be significant parasites on salmon. There are publications documenting the frequency of lamprey wounds on returning adult salmon. Perhaps the decline in abundance of salmon is an alternative hypothesis that might explain the decline in abundance of lamprey. A number of fishes are known to be predators on lamprey, and so on... Lamprey must be viewed as one component in a complex ecosystem, within which they may interact with many other organisms.
The response should consist of a revised outline of objectives and tasks that are directed at discovering factors currently limiting abundance of Pacific lamprey.
The suite of lamprey projects appears to be, and needs to be closely coordinated.
Please respond to general ISRP comments on this set of Lamprey projects provided above.
Comment:
Comment:
Fundable. The proposal and response were scientifically adequate. The broad temporal and spatial scales of lamprey decline are described, implicating habitat (fish ladder) problems as well as climate effects. Evidence of considerable collaboration among lamprey projects is given by a recent workshop report. We encourage this cooperative approach and joint outline of their goals and objectives, along with a list of tasks that are designed to achieve them. Possible explanations for the decline should be specified as alternative hypotheses. Tasks should then be specified that might lead to rejection or confirmation of the particular hypothesis. For example, the text implies that construction and operation of the hydroelectric system in the mainstem has led to reduction because of inability of lamprey to ascend the fish ladders. This deserves to be tested by first-hand observation. There are observations reporting lamprey ascending dams outside of fish ladders. As another example, the task of planting adult lamprey from other systems should be viewed as a test of the hypothesis that the population is limited by the number of adult spawners. A study following up on the planting should focus on observing the results of the plants, both with respect to adult responses, and production of juveniles. Possible interactions with lamprey that are already present should be anticipated and an attempt made to evaluate the effects. Perhaps the decline in abundance of salmon is an alternative hypothesis that might explain the decline in abundance of lamprey. The tasks required should be specified.See ISRP detailed comments on Lamprey projects
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUN/A
Comments
Already ESA Req? N/A
Biop? no
Comment:
Comment:
Comment:
Accruals look good. Indirect costs for 04 and 05.Comment:
In FY 04 CTUIR is seeking an increase of $22,804 to cover previous years of unfunded increases in Indirect rates. Previous year budgets were submitted with a 34% Indirect rate because the Department of Interior hadn't yet issued new approved rates for BPANW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $501,090 | $501,090 | $501,090 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website