FY 2000 proposal 199502700
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 |
|---|---|
| 199502700 Narrative | Narrative |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Collect Data on White Sturgeon Above Grand Coulee Dam |
| Proposal ID | 199502700 |
| Organization | Spokane Tribe of Indians (STOI) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Keith Underwood |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 100 Wellpinit, WA 99040 |
| Phone / email | 5092587020 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 2000 |
| Province / Subbasin | Inter-Mountain / Columbia Upper |
| Short description | Three year base-line assessment of white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt from Grand Coulee Dam to the Canadian border, and the Spokane River arm. Special emphasis will be placed on defining recruitment potential and factors currently limiting recruitment. |
| Target species | White Sturgeon |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
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Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
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Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
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Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9404300 | Lake Roosevelt Monitoring / Data Collection Program | Management plan to be developed under the LRMDCP will depend on findings of this project. |
| 9700400 | Joint Stock Assessment | Will rely on proposed project to supply data on white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt as part of comprehensive data compilation and collection efforts within the upper Columbia Basin. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2000 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Project Manager, Biologist, Technician | $90,000 |
| Fringe | 28% of salaries | $25,200 |
| Supplies | set lines, gillnets, misc. field, office, lab | $5,000 |
| Operating | Insurance | $1,000 |
| Capital | 1 computer, boat/trailer, truck, 2 PIT tag readers | $83,000 |
| PIT tags | 200 | $580 |
| Travel | Coordination meetings, boat and vehicle fuel, etc… | $5,000 |
| Indirect | 21.3% of contract less capital | $27,306 |
| Subcontractor | $105,000 | |
| $342,086 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2000 cost | $342,086 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2000 budget request | $342,086 |
| FY 2000 forecast from 1999 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC Ministry of the Environment | M&E of white sturgeon status above international border. | $16,250 | unknown |
Other budget explanation
Schedule Constraints: Definition and refinement of collection methods which will be most successful within Lake Roosevelt will be necessary. Coordination with canadian interests could potentially slow progress during the planning/initialization phase(s).
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Comment:
Recommendation: Fund for one year; future funding contingent on reporting of results to date. Include in an overall programmatic review of white sturgeon work in the entire Columbia River basin.Comments: This proposal is for assessment of white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt. The reviewers found this proposal to be very persuasive. A strong case is made for conservation of this strain of white sturgeon stock. Continued viability of the white sturgeon population above Grand Coulee Dam is tenuous. Presently, we have no or very little knowledge of the biological and physical factors affecting white sturgeon abundance, population dynamics of the white sturgeon, and when and where they may spawn. All of this information is essential for formulating a biologically sound restoration program. This project proposes to obtain the above information in a scientifically sound manner. The project is tied to restoration and recovery and not strictly enhancement of a native species. The information provided points up the need for quick action if this native species is to be saved from continuing decline and possible local extinction. Although this is given as an existing project, the study has not started and is essentially a new project proposal. This needs clarification.
Taken as a new proposal, this is a good one that warrants funding. The proposal relates the work to the FWP and the Upper Columbia Blocked Area Mgmt. Plan. The objectives and tasks are clear. Costs are shared with the British Columbia Ministry of Environment. The work is linked to other Lake Roosevelt work, and to other white sturgeon work in the Basin. The lack of a project history and accomplishments suggests that this is a mislabeled project and should be considered new. There are good long-term objectives and tasks, methods related to them, and apparently good facilities and equipment for doing the work. The relationship of this project to others is clear. The methods to be employed are thoroughly explained and related to objectives. The budgetary request appears justified, with clearly documented expenditure categories. It is needed work and seems to be a good plan for doing it. However, taken as an existing project from 1995, a different perspective needs to be given. What has been going on since 1995? No results are provided. There is no way to judge this project on its productivity since apparently being funded. Compared to last year's proposal, this one presents better information on methods, but it should be broken into tasks with times attached.
Comment:
Comment:
Screening Criteria: yesTechnical Criteria: no-The project accomplishments would most likely be compromised by reservoir operation and dissolved gas from Canada. The proposal should explain how it benefits sturgeon. The budget is excessive. The project should be more compatible and not duplicative of Canadian work.
Programmatic Criteria: yes
Milestone Criteria: no- There are no milestones or biological objectives listed.
General Comments: This should be part of project 9404300. The budget request has increased. The results of genetic analysis have important implications to this project.
Comment:
Rank Comments: The ISRP found this proposal to provide a strong case for conservation of this strain of white sturgeon stock. Presently, there is no or very little knowledge of the biological and physical factors which is essential for formulating a biologically sound restoration program.Comment:
The ISRP found this proposal to provide a strong case for conservation of this strain of white sturgeon stock. Presently, there is no or very little knowledge of the biological and physical factors which is essential for formulating a biologically sound restoration program.Comment:
[Decision made in 2-2-00 Council Meeting];NW 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: |
| $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website