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Contract 25636: 1994-026-00 EXP PACIFIC LAMPREY RESEARCH AND RESTORATION
Project Number:
Title:
Pacific Lamprey Research and Restoration Project
BPA PM:
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Columbia Plateau Umatilla 100.00%
Contract Number:
25636
Contract Title:
1994-026-00 EXP PACIFIC LAMPREY RESEARCH AND RESTORATION
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Contract Status:
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Contract Description:
CONTRACT BACKGROUND:

Introduction
Since its inception in 1995, the Lamprey Research and Restoration Project has focused on two major components: 1) restoration activities involving outplanting broodstock from the mainstem Columbia to increase larval lamprey abundance in the upper Umatilla River; and 2) understanding the biology and ecology of Pacific lamprey. In the coming year we propose to expand both of these efforts to bring us closer to the ultimate goal of the project: restoring the natural production of Pacific lampreys in the Umatilla River to self-sustaining and harvestable levels.  
The CTUIR project has been instrumental in developing a restoration plan for Pacific lamprey in the mid-Columbia drainage by collecting information on: past and current lamprey abundance; factors limiting production; habitat requirements for each life phase; donor stock availability; population genetics; disease; migratory pheromones; migratory timing; and homing information. In addition, research conducted by CTUIR staff has provided valuable information on the biology and ecology of Pacific lamprey within the basin.
The project began in 1995 to explore why the once-abundant Pacific lamprey (Lampetra tridentata) populations were declining in mid-upper Columbia and Snake River tributaries (Close et al. 1995). As a valuable food and cultural resource for Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, the declining populations of lamprey impacted treaty-secured fishing opportunities by forcing the four Columbia River treaty tribes to gather this traditional food fish in lower Columbia River locations (Close et al. 1995).  
The Umatilla River basin was chosen by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) as the initial pilot restoration project for several reasons: 1) the Umatilla River historically produced a fishable population of lampreys, 2) restoration efforts for salmonids in the basin may help with overall Pacific lamprey restoration, and 3) current population level of Pacific lampreys in the Umatilla River were extremely low. In 1998, CTUIR began developing a restoration plan. Historical abundance and distribution data were summarized from tribal and ODFW interviews, and larval abundance and distribution surveys were completed in the John Day, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Tuccannon, and Grand Ronde rivers. In cooperation with NPPC, Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), U.S. Geological Survey (Columbia River Research Laboratory, (CRRL)), USFWS, and ODFW, CTUIR staff developed the restoration plan for the basin. Knowledge on historical abundance, lamprey handling, transport, spawning, and outplanting of larvae were collected, and experiments conducted to maximize the potential for the restoration of lampreys in the Umatilla River.
In 2000, CTUIR implemented a pilot project in the Umatilla River. Outplantings of adult lampreys in the Umatilla River began in May 2000, and the monitoring of several metrics of lamprey (larval densities, number of upmigrating adults and outmigrating larvae) has continued annually. Now in its fourth year, the pilot project continues to outplant sexually mature adult lamprey in an effort to increase larval densities in the upper basin.
In 2006 we will continue efforts to broaden the research and restoration priorities of Pacific lamprey by continuing to outplant broodstock to the upper Umatilla basin and monitor various population metrics. We will also continue our efforts to identify stress related steroids in Pacific lamprey, and to understand the population genetics by microsatellite DNA techniques.
Additionally, we will continue efforts (commenced in 2005) to understand spawning behavior of adult Pacific lampreys by following ~ 50 radio tagged individuals from March - September. This year we will also  introduce a new component to our research efforts by attempting to identify migratory pheromones in larval lamprey and testing the attractiveness of the potentially identified pheromones on adult spawning behavior. As larval lamprey abundance increases in the Umatilla River as a direct result of the four years of outplanting efforts, understanding their potential impact on adult spawning migration may provide insight into adult migratory patterns.

The project has the following objectives for 2006:
1.  Increase larval abundance in the Umatilla River by outplanting adult lampreys.
2.  Estimate lamprey abundance at index sites in the Umatilla River, Meacham Creek and Iskuulpa Creek.
3. Estimate the number of adult upmigrants entering the Umatilla and John Day rivers.
4. Estimate the number of outmigrating lamprey (larvae and metamorphosed) from the Umatilla River.
5. Monitor spawning behavior of Pacific lamprey using radio telemetry.
6.  Identify the presence of migratory pheromones in larval Pacific lamprey.
7.  Test the attractiveness of identified pheromones on adult Pacific lamprey.
8.  Characterize stress related steroids in Pacific lamprey.
9.  Report results to the funding agency.
10.  Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and attend professional conferences.

GOAL
The overall goal of this research is to provide essential information through implementation of a recovery plan for Pacific lamprey in the Umatilla River. In addition, research conducted by CTUIR staff has provided valuable information on the biology and ecology of Pacific lamprey within the basin These objectives will provide information that will be useful for restoration efforts elsewhere in the Columbia River Basin where lamprey may be declining or extirpated.
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
01/01/2006
Contract End Date:
12/31/2006
Current Contract Value:
$481,756
Expenditures:
$481,756

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 30-Nov-2024.

Env. Compliance Lead:
Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Collect and hold adult Pacific lampreys for outplanting A: 66. Trap/Collect/Hold adult Pacific lampreys (CTUIR) 12/31/2006 12/31/2006
Outplant spawning phase lampreys B: 64. Release sexually mature adult Pacific lamprey into Umatilla River (CTUIR) 06/30/2006 06/30/2006
Inform the public at large and professional communities about the project and scientific findings. C: 99. Educate and inform the public about the Lamprey Research and Restoration Project (CTUIR) 12/29/2006 12/29/2006
Estimate the number of lamprey migrating out of the Umatilla River. D: 157. Estimate the number of outmigrating lamprey in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR) 05/01/2006 07/18/2006
Estimates of outmigrating trap efficiences E: 162. Estimate RST and hoop net efficiencies for capturing outmigrating Pacific lamprey. (CTUIR) 12/29/2006
Analyze data on outmigrating Pacific lamprey F: 162. Analyze outmigrant data (CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Collect data on larval lamprey in Umatilla River. G: 157. Collect data on larval lamprey population numbers in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR) 08/31/2006 09/15/2006
Estimate larval lamprey population abundance H: 162. Estimate larval lamprey population sizes in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Collect adult upmigrant data I: 157. Estimate the number of adult lamprey migrating into the Umatilla and John Day rivers (CTUIR) 09/30/2006 09/30/2006
Estimate trap efficiency for pot traps and assessment traps in Umatilla and John Day rivers J: 162. Estimate trap efficiencies for capturing adult Pacific lamprey (CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Analyze adult Pacific lamprey data K: 162. Analyze adult lamprey data (CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Database of all data collected over the course of the project L: 160. Create and maintain database of larval densities, outmigrants and adult upmigrants (CTUIR) 12/31/2006 12/31/2006
Collect, hold and transport adult lampreys for radio telemetry experiment M: 66. Collect Pacific Lamprey for radio tracking experiment (CTUIR and NMFS) 08/15/2006 07/19/2006
Radio tag up to 50 adult Pacific lamprey N: 158. Mark and tag Pacific Lamprey for radio tracking experiment (CTUIR and NMFS) 08/15/2006 08/15/2006
Monitor movement of radio-tagged adult Pacific lamprey O: 157. Monitor spawning behavior of Pacific lamprey (CTUIR and NMFS) 08/31/2006 08/31/2006
Download and transmit radio tracking data to existing database P: 159. Download radio telemetry data (CTUIR and NMFS) 08/31/2006 12/29/2006
Analyses of radio-telemetry experiment Q: 162. Analyze lamprey movement during spawning migration (CTUIR and NMFS) 12/31/2006
Characterization of the chemical structure of stress steroids. R: 162. Characterize the chemical structure of the stress steroid (MSU) 12/31/2006
Development of radio immunoassay S: 162. Develop radio immunoassay (MSU) 12/31/2006
Characterize binding of the steroids in tissues T: 162. Characterize binding of the steroids to receptors in tissues (MSU) 12/31/2006
Identification of migratory pheromones U: 157. Identify migratory pheromones (MSU) 07/31/2006 07/31/2006
Results of experiments conducted to test pheromones V: 157. Conduct migratory pheromone experiments (MSU & CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Analysis of data collected in Work Element V W: 162. Analyze results of behavior experiment (Work Element V) (MSU) 10/31/2006
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals X: 183. Publish results of Pacific lamprey studies (CTUIR) 12/31/2006
Present findings to the Tribal community, general public and scientific community Y: 161. Present findings 11/01/2006
Participate & coordinate with workgroups Z: 118. Participate in technical and policy work groups 12/31/2006 12/29/2006
Annual Report AA: 132. Produce annual report for lamprey project (CTUIR) 08/31/2006
Provide necessary compliance documentation AB: 165. Provide Environmental Compliance documentation for lamprey project (CTUIR) 12/31/2006 12/29/2006
Manage and administer lamprey project AD: 119. Project Management for lamprey project (CTUIR) 12/31/2006 12/29/2006

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Lamprey, Pacific (Entosphenus tridentata)
  • 2 instances of WE 66 Trap/Collect/Hold/Transport Fish - Hatchery
  • 1 instance of WE 64 Spawn Fish
  • 5 instances of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 158 Mark/Tag Animals
  • 1 instance of WE 159 Transfer/Consolidate Regionally Standardized Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 66 Trap/Collect/Hold adult Pacific lampreys (CTUIR)
B 64 Release sexually mature adult Pacific lamprey into Umatilla River (CTUIR)
C 99 Educate and inform the public about the Lamprey Research and Restoration Project (CTUIR)
D 157 Estimate the number of outmigrating lamprey in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR)
E 162 Estimate RST and hoop net efficiencies for capturing outmigrating Pacific lamprey. (CTUIR)
F 162 Analyze outmigrant data (CTUIR)
G 157 Collect data on larval lamprey population numbers in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR)
H 162 Estimate larval lamprey population sizes in the Umatilla River. (CTUIR)
I 157 Estimate the number of adult lamprey migrating into the Umatilla and John Day rivers (CTUIR)
J 162 Estimate trap efficiencies for capturing adult Pacific lamprey (CTUIR)
K 162 Analyze adult lamprey data (CTUIR)
L 160 Create and maintain database of larval densities, outmigrants and adult upmigrants (CTUIR)
M 66 Collect Pacific Lamprey for radio tracking experiment (CTUIR and NMFS)
N 158 Mark and tag Pacific Lamprey for radio tracking experiment (CTUIR and NMFS)
O 157 Monitor spawning behavior of Pacific lamprey (CTUIR and NMFS)
P 159 Download radio telemetry data (CTUIR and NMFS)
Q 162 Analyze lamprey movement during spawning migration (CTUIR and NMFS)
R 162 Characterize the chemical structure of the stress steroid (MSU)
S 162 Develop radio immunoassay (MSU)
T 162 Characterize binding of the steroids to receptors in tissues (MSU)
U 157 Identify migratory pheromones (MSU)
V 157 Conduct migratory pheromone experiments (MSU & CTUIR)
W 162 Analyze results of behavior experiment (Work Element V) (MSU)
X 183 Publish results of Pacific lamprey studies (CTUIR)
Y 161 Present findings
Z 118 Participate in technical and policy work groups
AA 132 Produce annual report for lamprey project (CTUIR)
AB 165 Provide Environmental Compliance documentation for lamprey project (CTUIR)
AC 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA
AD 119 Project Management for lamprey project (CTUIR)