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| A | 36302 | 165 | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Environmental Compliance for contract | Work with BPA's Environmental Compliance lead to obtain necessary environmental compliance documentation. Environmental Compliance requirements need to be complete before any on-the-ground work. | $0 | 0.00% | 02/01/2008 | 05/01/2008 |
| B | 37286 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Identify areas with sufficient light for eelgrass growth | Acquire and composite turbidity (K490) MODIS imagery and in-situ data to determine areas with sufficient light for eelgrass growth. This will entail acquiring and summarizing imagery as well as calibrating results against in-situ sensors. Final output will be a calibrated spatial dataset for light/turbidity in the study area. | $35,528 | 14.05% | 02/01/2008 | 09/15/2008 |
| C | 37331 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Identify areas with suitable salinity levels and current conditions for eelgrass growth | Acquire salinity and water predictions based on an existing 3-D hydrodynamic model developed by the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology (OGI). These predictions will be summarized based on eelgrass growing season and imported into a format compatible with ESRI's ArcGIS.
To help assess suitable salinity, water levels and current conditions in the lower Columbia River estuary, we will analyze results from a multi-year 3D simulation database generated as part of OGI’s CORIE project. We will subcontract to OGI to conduct the analysis using the best quality-controlled database available at the time the work begins; currently they have a 7-year database from 1999 to 2005. Results of their analysis will be presented as spatial data, suitable for import into a GIS. The analysis will present an assessment of model uncertainty | $35,685 | 14.12% | 02/01/2008 | 02/28/2008 |
| D | 37360 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Identify environmental stressors which will impact site suitability | Using georeferenced video/imagery along with other spatial datasets within a GIS, presence and type of environmental stressors will be documented. For this project, we will focus on types of physical disturbances (nearshore modifications) such as overwater structures, shoreline armoring, and industry that may impact submerged aquatic vegetation. | $14,788 | 5.85% | 02/01/2008 | 05/15/2008 |
| E | 36073 | 114 | Identify and Select Projects | Select sites for eelgrass enhancement based on GIS analysis of stressors and controlling factors | Through GIS analysis, spatial data developed in previous steps will be analyzed in conjunction with ancillary datasets and field knowledge to select sites most suitable for enhancement projects.
One useful application is the use of GIS in decision support tools to prioritize natural resource decisions. We have developed and applied GIS analysis in the Columbia River estuary to evaluate restoration potential of sites based on environmental controlling factors such as turbidity, salinity and water velocity along with environmental and anthropogenic stressors such as diking and dredging (Evans et al. 2005) and have applied similar methodology within Bainbridge Island, WA (Williams et al. 2002) and Jefferson County, WA (Dierfenderfer et a. in prep) and are currently involved with a region wide project in the Gulf of Mexico (Judd et al. 2007) and in Kitsap County, WA.
Through a GIS analysis, we utilize data from a variety of sources: remote sensing, field collections, numerical models, and spatially overlay data products produced in the prior steps. In this case, we will apply field knowledge of suitable ranges for turbidity, salinity and current velocity to weight the suitability of potential sites for restoration, thus scoring sites with higher restoration potential. | $14,038 | 5.55% | 02/01/2008 | 05/15/2008 |
| F | 36560 | 47 | Plant Vegetation | Plant eelgrass in 5-10 selected sites | Overview: Eelgrass (Zostera marina) will be harvested, bundled and planted in at least 5 demonstration sites, potentially in both Oregon and Washington. The locations for the experimental plantings will be determined based on the results of the modeling and ground truthing. After the model determines potential restoration sites, the sites will be evaluated on the ground by a field assessment crew of eelgrass biologists.
This process involves (1) harvesting of plants from a donor bed and (2) transplant of plants to new site.
Methods:
The bare-root plants are attached to a metal turf staple in bundles of 4 plants per staple. A shallow hole is dug with a trowel (1-2 inches deep) then the staple is inserted in the sediment in the hole and the sediment from the trowel is placed back on top of the rhizome. | $64,961 | 25.70% | 02/01/2008 | 07/15/2008 |
| G | 36139 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Monitor eelgrass enhancement sites | Overview:
Re-visit transplant sites after winter storms to evaluate success of eelgrass restoration project. Evaluation will include measuring and counting eelgrass shoot and sampling biomass.
Methods:
One monitoring effort will be conducted by divers/and or field personnel in early spring the following year to determine the status of the transplants after the winter storms. Eelgrass presence and sample density will be recorded for each site and later recorded in a spreadsheet. Data parameters collected on eelgrass may include: presence/absence, density, and biomass. Density will be determined by counting the number of shoots in a standard sampling grid (10cm or 1m). | $21,645 | 8.56% | 02/01/2008 | 07/30/2009 |
| H | 36140 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Monitor and compare crab use in experimental plots | Overview:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will monitor and compare crab use in three habitat types: natural eelgrass meadows, eelgrass transplant areas, and unvegetated substrate in the Columbia River Estuary. Experimental plots will be sampled over time to access how trajectories of habitat use between natural and transplanted areas converge.
Methods:
Juvenile crabs up to 50 mm carapace width (instars I-V) will be targeted with baited live traps modified to retain the smallest instars (Holtsman et al. 2006). Replicate traps will be placed within the three habitat types, nested within spatial zones defined by salinity and dependent on eelgrass restoration. There will be 2 sites sampled for each habitat type. On each sampling period, traps will be deployed at low tide and retrieved 24 h later. Number of crabs along with carapace width, sex (when distinguishable), molt condition (hard/paper shell), and appendage loss will be recorded.
For 2008, sampling will be initiated in April and conclude in October. For 2009, sampling will occur April to June.
For each 3 habitat types: 3 traps x 2 sites = 6 traps per habitat type, with 18 traps in total. Samples will be made at 2 week to 1 month intervals, beginning at the higher frequency and going to monthly in June or August. Response variables include time series of crab abundance and mean size in each habitat type. This design subject to change as warranted by logistics. | $25,322 | 10.02% | 02/01/2008 | 07/30/2009 |
| I | 36138 | 162 | Analyze/Interpret Data | Evaluate site selection methodology and monitoring results | Results from monitoring projects will be compiled and evaluated both as to individual success of enhancement project as well as correlation with other project results. Initial site selection model will be evaluated as to utility in selecting sites Final eelgrass density and distribution from monitoring element will be assessed in three ways:
1) Success of enhancement project.
2) Correlation with crab eelgrass use.
3) Utility of spatial model for site selection.
End results will be presented in final report which will also be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. | $10,694 | 4.23% | 03/15/2009 | 07/30/2009 |
| J | 36670 | 119 | Manage and Administer Projects | Ongoing Management | Ongoing management and administration of contract. | $10,926 | 4.32% | 02/01/2008 | 08/31/2009 |
| K | 37214 | 132 | Produce Progress (Annual) Report | Submit Progress Report for the period (FEB 2008) to (AUG 2009) | The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses, completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or level of effort for contract implementation, including any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. Date range FEB 2008 to AUG 2009
Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines. See the ''formatting guidelines'' link at the Technical Reports and Publications page: https://www.cbfish.org/Help.mvc/GuidanceDocuments. | $17,883 | 7.07% | 03/15/2009 | 08/31/2009 |
| L | 35734 | 185 | Produce CBFish Status Report | Periodic Status Reports for BPA | The Contractor shall report on the status of milestones and deliverables in Pisces. Reports shall be completed on a quarterly basis. 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. | $1,324 | 0.52% | 04/01/2008 | 08/31/2009 |
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