Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Chief Joseph Kokanee Enhancement Project |
| Proposal ID | 199501100 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation (CCT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Richard W. LeCaire |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 155 Nespelem, WA 99155 |
| Phone / email | 5096342110 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Joe Peone, Director, Fish and Wildlife, C.C.T. |
| Review cycle | FY 2001 Ongoing |
| Province / Subbasin | Inter-Mountain / Upper Columbia Mainstem |
| Short description | Determine natural production kokanee status using adult recruitment, genetic stock mapping and entrainment at Grand Coulee Dam as indicators. Enhance kokanee populations by augmentation and entrainment prevention. |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1995 |
Began assessment of adult kokanee (natural production origin)recruitment of Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir tributaries. Collected genetic tissue samples for initial baseline genetic investigation of natural production kokanee. |
| 1996 |
Submitted field season summary to BPA regarding initial adult recruitment study. |
| 1996 |
Developed contract for hydroacouystic assessment of fish entrainment through Grand Coulee Dam using single beam technology. |
| 1996 |
Initiated gill net survey for species composition study and began screw trap assessment of juvenile salmonid contribution to Lake Roosevelt |
| 1997 |
Conducted entrainment study and gill net survey at Grand Coulee Dam, conducted juvenile outmigration study and genetic research on natural production kokanee stocks found in select tributaries. Completed annual report and submitted to BPA |
| 1998 |
Conducted entrainment study and gill net survey at Grand Coulee Dam, conducted juvenile outmigration study and genetic research on natural production kokanee stocks found in select tributaries. Completed annual report and submitted to BPA |
| 1999 |
Concluded entrainment and gill net study at Grand Coulee Dam. Authored annual report on FY 1999 activities and final report on hydro acoustic assessment of fish entrainment through Grand Coulee Dam. |
| 1999 |
Began development of transitional scope of work necessary for pre- deterrent phase of project. |
| 1999 |
Completed and submitted draft annual report and final report on entrainment to Bonneville Power Administration. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 2.Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam . |
a. Develop experimental design and statistical protocol for fish behavior study. |
1 |
$10,000 |
Yes |
| 2. |
b. Conduct current mapping exercise and 3-D fish behavior study using multibeam hydro acoustic technology. |
1 |
$765,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Sonic tag deployment and tracking |
1 |
$131,889 |
|
|
d. Data analysis |
1 |
$40,000 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $50,000 | $150,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1.Determine genetic makeup of kokanee populations in tributaries to Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir. |
a. Trap adult kokanee at 4 sites. |
4 |
$21,767 |
|
| 1. |
b. Collect biological samples from aforementioned streams for genetic analysis |
4 |
$21,767 |
|
| 1. |
c. Collect biological samples from Canadian waters and Idaho Fish and Game. |
4 |
$21,767 |
|
| 1. |
d. Submit samples for analysis |
4 |
$32,500 |
Yes |
| 1. |
e. Locate existing and potential shoreline spawning sites in Lake Roosevelt. |
4 |
$3,000 |
|
| 3. Implement entrainment deterrent strategy at third power plant |
a. Procure all necessary equipment except strobe light equipment. |
3 |
$0 |
Yes |
| 3. |
b. Install hydro acoustic and sonic tag monitoring sensors |
3 |
$0 |
Yes |
| 3 |
c. Conduct fish behavior study |
3 |
$0 |
Yes |
| 3. |
d. Conduct strobe light efficacy test. |
3 |
$0 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $150,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1.Determine genetic makeup of kokanee populations in tributaries to Lake Roosevelt and Rufus Woods Reservoir. |
a. Report writing and genetic analysis results. |
4 |
$13,072 |
|
| 2. Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam. |
a. Report writing. |
4 |
$0 |
|
| 3. Implement entrainment deterrent strategy at third power plant. |
a. Report writing. |
3 |
$0 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 2. Determine fish behavior in forebay of third power plant at Grand Coulee Dam. |
a. Conduct current mapping exercise, sonic tag tracking and 3-D fish behavior study using multibeam hydro acoustic technology. |
4 |
$0 |
Yes |
| 2. |
b. Data analysis |
4 |
$0 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
FTE: 3.8 |
$70,000 |
| Fringe |
|
$19,600 |
| Travel |
|
$14,849 |
| Indirect |
|
$27,440 |
| Subcontractor |
Batelle |
$815,000 |
| Personnel |
FTE: 3.5 |
$27,000 |
| Fringe |
|
$8,600 |
| Supplies |
|
$10,000 |
| Travel |
|
$14,861 |
| Indirect |
|
$7,840 |
| Subcontractor |
Genetics Lab |
$32,500 |
| Personnel |
FTE: 0.5 |
$7,507 |
| Fringe |
|
$2,102 |
| Supplies |
|
$520 |
| Indirect |
|
$2,943 |
| $1,060,762 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $1,060,762 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $1,060,762 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
The scope of work has changed from an entrainment study to a deterent assessment at Grand Coulee Dam, see below.
Reason for change in scope
It has been established that entrainment has a major effect on the fishery in Lake Roosevelt. This project is changing from a strictly monitoring project of entrainment at the dam to an active deterrent project and kokanee population status. A shift in the focus was suggested by the ISRP to the use of strobe light technology. At the present time, the Bureau of Reclamation is concerned with entrainment at Grand Coulee Dam and is interested in conducting a strobe light test in the forebay area. The strobe light test requires that data be collected for baseline information (current profiles and fish behavior). This data will allow proper design and placement of strobe arrays. Data collection (monitoring) will coincide to assess various strobe light arrays and identify any spatial and/or diel shifts in fish populations.
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.
Recommendation:
Date:
Jul 14, 2000
Comment:
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000
Comment:
Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review. Council guidance in 2000 was to complete and report on stock assessment. Additional work is in provincial review
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 20, 2003
Comment:
Maintaining status quo.
Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003
Comment:
Status quo funding is being requested to allow completion of work in SOW not completed due to accrual funding loss from USGS (BRD) late billing to BPA. A project objective is to determine entrainment at the Banks Lake pumping facility which provides water to the Columbia Basin via Banks Lake. Further, our studies in Lake Roosevelt regarding the use of Strobe light technology are difficult due to the high flow at the third powerplant, and fluctuating water levels. Due to the dynamic operations and water conditions at Grand Coulee we have not yet obtained sufficient data to allow a statistically valid conclusion.
REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $1,371,000 |
$1,371,000 |
$1,371,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website