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Contract 34929: 200725200 EXP MULTI-SCALE HYPORHEIC ASSESSMENT
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     A162Analyze/Interpret DataPrepare, field, topographic and temperature data to include in the stream temperature model.We will parameterize the model with a substantial amount of field and remotely sensed monitoring data. The field data includes approximately 500 temperature recording loggers and 25 pressure transducers were used for ~1600 logger deployments at more than 450 locations (river gauges, wells, and in-channel sampling points) across the two study sites on the Upper Umatilla River, Iskuulpa and Minthorn Springs flood plains. The loggers were deployed spatially in a nested hierarchy. We monitored ground- and surface-water temperature and flow at three in-channel study sites, two flood-plain study sites and along the main channel of the river. In addition, routine hand sampling of river gauges and monitoring wells provided about 2100 field observations of water temperature. Flood-plain topography: data derived from two overflights with a LIDAR sensor (during 2002 and 2004) provide ultra-high resolution data representing flood-plain topography. Remotely sensed data includes the processing LIDAR topography data to extract surface water slope and wetted channel width. Additionally, we will use an optical dataset to collect values on stream depth that we will use to create a realistic stream channel volume. Airborne thermal sensors used during the project yielded data that capture spatial patterns of water temperature associated with geomorphic features on the flood plain. These flights include imagery for the entire upper Umatilla River.Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Mid-Columbia River Spring ESU, Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Middle Columbia River DPS (Threatened), Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)
     B162Analyze/Interpret DataModel the effects of deep and shallow groundwater on in-channel temperatures and the fish habitatTo accurately assess and predict instream water temperatures, an energy budget of the floodplain environment is necessary. Parameters will include 1) stream; channel dimensions, elevation, gradient, shade, and aspect - 2) flow; volume, velocity, temperature and depth - 3) channel; bankful width, wetted width and substrate and 4) groundwater – both alluvial and deep; depth of the zone, stratagraphic profiles, water levels, temperature and conductivity. We will use either Heatsource (ODEQ 2001) or the stream temperature module of Eco-swarm (Railsback 2006) depending on the easy of programming a hyporheic exchange component into the software.Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Middle Columbia River DPS (Threatened), Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened), Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)
     C162Analyze/Interpret DataCalculate the hyporheic and deep groundwater contributions to stream temperature.In order to isolate the influence of shallow and deep groundwater, I will create outputs from a stream temperature model under scenarios with 1) no deep groundwater, 2) no hyporheic influence and 3) neither deep nor shallow groundwater influence. The model will use field data for deep groundwater, hyporheic and surface water from two study sites in the Upper Umatilla River. Additionally, the model will use the longitudinal temperature profile (FLIR) and LIDAR data as inputs. This modeling effort will produce: 1) the correlations between increased surface/groundwater exchange and diverse floodplain features, 2) the influence of shallow and deep groundwater on surface water temperature patterns and salmonid habitats and 3) develop an example in the Mission floodplain of the Upper Umatilla River, where approximately ½ of the floodplain is highly functional and ½ is diked. The last output (the example of the Mission floodplain) represents a very useful case study allowing us to predict the potential habitats that could result with renaturalization of an alluvial floodplain.Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Mid-Columbia River Spring ESU, Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Middle Columbia River DPS (Threatened), Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened), Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)
     D161Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and ResultsPromote tools to aid in restoration effectiveness monitoring.This task includes monitoring and assessment collaboration with other CTUIR projects (primarily BPA, but also EPA and NRCS). Typically this collaboration has occurred through several scheduled talks and meetings with the Fisheries and Water Resources Programs at the CTUIR. This approach has lead to a multidisciplinary and multifaceted approach to integrate new knowledge into ongoing habitat projects. Results from this past year are described below. During 2007 this project has provided monitoring design assistance to several BPA supported projects (primarily #198710001 and # 200003100). Additionally, this project has benefited from collaborative support from EPA, through a project to assess the potential thermal influence of abandoned wells in the Upper Umatilla River. An example of this work in the monitoring plan form Meacham Creek, a major tributary to the Upper Umatilla River. These ideas have been realized in a monitoring plan for the Meacham Creek restoration project (plan will be attached as an appendix to the 2007 BPA report). A second output of ideas generated during from this BPA sponsored project will be supported by EPA through a pilot temperature design monitoring project. The focus of this EPA project is to analyze FLIR longitudinal temperature profile data to determine optimal locations to place stream temperature sensors.Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Mid-Columbia River Spring ESU, Lamprey, Pacific (Entosphenus tridentata), Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Middle Columbia River DPS (Threatened), Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened), Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
     E119Manage and Administer ProjectsProject ManagementThis work element include routing project management, invoicing, updates and reporting. This will include development of a contract renewal package, if appropriate. Routine project and contract management activities, including metrics reporting, invoicing, accrual estimates, and development of an SOW package after pre-award (includes draft SOW, budget, and property inventory, if applicable.
     F132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit Annual Report for the period 10/2007 to 9/2008Annual progress report that includes details of accomplishments for each work element in the contract: Were the deliverables produced, and, if not, why not? When published and posted on the BPA website - succinctly documents contract performance for the public record. Focus for this contract will be on the technical aspects and accomplishments related to the topic area.
     G185Produce CBFish Status ReportPeriodic Status Reports for BPAThe Contractor shall report on the status of milestones and deliverables in Pisces. Reports shall be completed either monthly or quarterly as determined by the BPA COTR. Additionally, when indicating a deliverable milestone as COMPLETE, the contractor shall provide metrics and the final location (latitude and longitude) prior to submitting the report to the BPA COTR.