CTUIR Response

This biomonitoring plan will be implemented through existing CTUIR M&E programs which is consistent with how ODFW is proposing to implement each of the proposed IMW projects (ODFW Umatilla O&M project and Grande Ronde life history project).  The biomonitoring design will utilize monitoring efforts comparable to CHaMP protocol with emphasis on the biological response to habitat restoration.  CTUIR will continue to coordinate and integrate efforts of model watersheds, ODFW, CRITFC, USFS, and BOR efforts that focus on viable salmon population criteria and habitat effectiveness monitoring.  A biomonitoring plan will include standardized monitoring metrics for determining habitat effectiveness at the watershed, stream segment, and stream reach scale.  CTUIR will participate in model development with actions agencies to standardized metrics are used.  The biomonitoring plan will complement and enhance co-manager data collection methods in an effort to avoid overlap and maximize the efficient use of resources to be in compliance with RPA 57.4 and 57.5.

CTUIR has operated screw traps in the Umatilla River at approximate RM 54.0, 76.0, and 81.0.  Continuation of a screw trap is certain at RM 81.0 and tentative at RM 54.0 and 76.0.  CTUIR does not operate screw traps in the John Day and upper Grand Ronde rivers.  CTUIR will coordinate those efforts with ODFW to collect the necessary information and if not we will coordinate with ODFW efforts to expand trapping.