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| A | 16459 | 165 | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Obtain ESA Section 7 consultation concurrence. County, State and Federal permits required to complete implementation of enhancement measures. Obtain NEPA compliance within management area. | $22,500 | 3.21% | 11/01/2006 | 09/30/2007 |
| B | 20218 | 156 | Develop RM&E Methods and Designs | RDRT develop Indices of Ecological Integrity (IEI) | Ecological Integrity (or Indices of Ecological Integrity – IEI) refers to the capability of supporting and maintaining “a balanced, integrated, adaptive community of organisms having a species composition, diversity, and functional organization comparable to that of natural habitat of the region” (Karr and Dudley 1981). The ecological integrity concept provides a system-specific framework in which species assemblage data can be ranked on a qualitative scale. This method of estimating condition can be more ecologically relevant than traditional analyses such as species richness and Shannon diversity. It is the interactions between biotic and abiotic ecosystem components and these ecosystem processes that are responsible for creating and maintaining diversity. These interactions and process are what constitute biological integrity, or an "(eco)system’s wholeness" (Angermeier & Karr 1994). Multimetric indices integrate multiple biological attributes (or Indices of Biotic Integrity - IBI) to describe and evaluate the condition of a place. Multiple biological attributes or IBI's are chosen on the basis of whether they reflect specific and predictable responses of organisms to habitat alteration and human activities. This method measures biotic integrity using a variety of metrics – trophic level, species richness, abundance of pollution tolerant taxa – an assemblage of fish, benthic invertebrates or other taxa. The index of biotic integrity assesses how closely a local community (e.g. fish, insects, birds) matches that of a reference community with minimal anthropogenic influence – indicating the amount of change that can be attributed to anthropogenic influence. By combining approaches we will indicate the ecological integrity of an ecosystem.
The Research, Design, and Review Team (RDRT) will develop and refine Indices of Biotic Integrity (i.e., NDVI, IDRISI, habitat types, avian, and terrestrial invertebrate attributes) and Index of Hydrologic Alteration (IHA described in following WE156) attributes in the development of statistically robust temporally and spatially replicated Index of Ecological Integrity (IEI). The basic IEI has been formed from several IBI's, but refinements in aquatic multi trophic-level systems, terrestrial invertebrates and avian guild compositions, habitat typing classifications, NPP, Leaf Area Index, biomass measurements, and the various statistical relationships. RDRT will be utilized on an as needed basis (i.e., subgroup issue resolutions, etc.). We also need to link new project surveys and designs (Tribal 2005 bank swallow and raptor surveys), outside regional/agency data (waterfowl and habitat classification survey data) and related biotic and abiotic indicator data, where appropriate, which will strengthen the IEI framework.
RDRT will also Analyze and interpret data (WE162) and provide technical review (WE122) in related work elements. | $58,600 | 8.37% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| C | 16448 | 156 | Develop RM&E Methods and Designs | Model hydrogeomorphic attributes of Kootenai River floodplain | It is well understood that the hydrological regime is the driving force behind floodplain ecosystem processes (Petts 1996; Poff et al. 1997; Poff & Ward 1989; Richter et al. 1996). However, a more thorough analysis indicates it is secondary processes, such as water depth, flow velocities, shear stress, and stream power, which are caused by the hydrological regime, that are the driving forces for the floodplain ecosystem. The way in which the hydrological regime correlates with forces described above is through hydraulics, the mechanics of water moving through a river bed or over a floodplain. Since we usually do not have the chance to re-establish a natural hydrological regime, we need to be able to quantify which components of the hydrological regime or which magnitude of flows cause certain effects in the river channel or on the floodplain.
To promote the conceptual model utility and enable model application for a range of facilities with differing operational objectives, several requirements were identified by the RDRT to frame the model development. These requirements include: (1) facility to isolate operational impacts from other basin changes, (2) means to assess the manifestation of operations-based influences on downstream physical processes, (3) means to link physical process evaluation with biological processes and ecological function, (4) morphological adaptability, and (5) predictive capacity. Satisfaction of each of these requirements is exhibited in the following description of the developed conceptual model, along with considerations to Time, master governing variables and reference modeling scenarios. RDRT will Analyze and interpret data (WE162) and provide technical review (WE122) in related work elements. | $37,500 | 5.36% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| D | 16449 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect data and validate model for assessing terrestrial community trophic levels | In coordination with subcontractors (e.g. Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks (MFWP), GIS/Spatial Analyst subcontractor), evaluate the feasibility of assessing terrestrial communities trophic level production as one of three primary ecosystem components in assessing floodplain operational loss modeling. Develop assessment techniques for riparian bird and insects in Kootenai River floodplain habitats.
A habitat-based Point-Count for terrestrial bird surveys within the Kootenai River Watershed (canyon, braided and part of the meander reaches) was designed and implemented in 2003 - 2005 and in this field season we will augment the remainder of the meander reach. Three repetitions of each point count in were conducted in order to reduce seasonal variation. A total of 125 point-counts will be compiled and reviewed with habitat availability for augmenting point-counts in meander reach. Daily count activity was logged and includes the completion date and repetition number for each individual point. At each plot along a transect, songbirds were sampled with a 10-minute, unlimited m-radius (broken in sections of 50m, 100m and unlimited distances). Point counts were conducted between sunrise and 10:00 hrs PDT. All sightings and aural detections were recorded regardless of distance. Sampling took place within the “safe dates” (end of May to first week in July) for breeding birds, so we assumed that any birds detected were resident at each site through the breeding season.
Surface pit traps are used to survey terrestrial invertebrates. These are commonly used to survey species composition in a particular area. Beginning at the center point of the bird point count (5 locations for each habitat cover classification), the traps were placed out in pairs, located approximately 5 m apart (2.5 meters on each side of the transect line); to minimize the risk of data loss if a trap was damaged. Each habitat type was recorded and sampling stations were located at least 25 m from the neighboring transect so that the traps within neighboring stations did not impact the catches of the other due to depletion effects. The traps were in line with each other but may have been slightly out of alignment due to accessibility issues. | $72,000 | 10.29% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| E | 16450 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect data & monitor terrestrial vegetation comm. & other components to validate NDVI | In coordination with subcontractors (e.g. Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks (MFWP), GIS/Spatial Analyst subcontractor), evaluate the feasibility of utilizing remote sensing and primary productivity measures to evaluate terrestrial riparian/floodplain vegetation community attributes as one the ecosystem components in assessing floodplain operational loss modeling.
Survey and monitor riparian habitat communities for bird communities (5 point-count stations) and insect communities (5 insect capture sites) for each representative floodplain habitat in 3 distinct river reach sections, and then develop assessment techniques. Vegetation surveys include locating four circular subplots (5m radius); 25 m from center plot, within the 50m plot center of plot and then compass bearing 0, 120, 240 degrees; record habitat designation for each plot (e.g. MR, BDR, etc), GPS all subplots, record tree species, DBH, basal areas of stems of size class C and larger, mean height, vertical profile, % canopy cover of trees, shrubs and forbs, leaf litter depth at 5 points, % of open ground (e.g. cobble, exposed soil, etc), % coverage DWD, # of snags in each subplot. Document techniques and protocols for terrestrial community composition, habitat structural correlates, guild and functional response, diversity, richness, and natural ranges of variation of selected terrestrial communities.
Perform terrestrial vegetation surveys to validate Normalized Difference Vegetaion Index (NDVI), greenness, Net Primary Productivity (NPP), tasslecap transformations (IDRISI), Leaf Area Index (LAI), and related remote assessment techniques and compare against field vegetation sampling. Develop and utilize remote sensing assessment techniques to assess large habitats with relative ease, then field verify remote sensing methodologies with terrestrial vegetation on-ground surveys in Kootenai River riparian/floodplain habitats. | $42,000 | 6.00% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| F | 16451 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Assist monitor aquatic community trophic levels for IBI floodplain assessment modeling | Evaluate the feasibility of IBI attributes related to assessing aquatic communities trophic level production data (BPA project # 1994-049-00) as one of three primary ecosystem components in assessing floodplain operational loss modeling. Develop assessment techniques for aquatic communities in Kootenai River floodplain ecosystem.
Assist aquatic system scale multi trophic-level biomonitoring surveys and monitoring of water nutrients, water chemistry, chlorophyll, algea, zooplankton, macro-invertebrates and fish communities along representative floodplain habitats in the Kootenai River and relate to 3 distinct river reach sections, and then develop assessment techniques based on IBI attributes. Document techniques and protocols for aquatic community composition, functional response, diversity, richness, and natural ranges of variation of selected aquatic communities. This information will be used to develop the terrestrial assessment methodologies portion of the regional floodplain operational loss assessment. | $37,800 | 5.40% | 11/02/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| G | 16452 | 162 | Analyze/Interpret Data | Calibrate, analyze and interpret 1D & 2D hydraulic/habitat models | In coordination with subcontractors (e.g. Hydrologic Modelers (HM), GIS/Spatial technology, SP Cramer & Associates), coordinate, compile, interpret and assess data collection of orthographic, remote sensing data, modeled habitats, topographic (DTM, LiDAR) surveys and hydrologic 1D and 2D model development.
This work element will calibrate, analyze and interpret the completion of the 1D model, development of the physical habitat model and integration of these into a two-dimensional hydrodynamic model. We will be working on several different types of models, but we continue to use the one-dimensional hydrodynamic model for the river channel itself and we link this model numerically and fully dynamic with a two dimensional model based on the surrounding floodplain topography. Mass and momentum exchange processes between the river channel and the adjacent floodplain are numerically simulated. From this type of model we additionally get information on the local flow velocities, shear stress, stream power and other parameters. The combination of local water depth and stream power is the most important combination of physical characters driving erosion and deposition on the floodplain and therefore responsible for floodplain geomorphic re-organization and utilized in the modeling of current and past physical habitats. The physical modeling results with habitat simulation models for fish, benthic organisms, and floodplain vegetation. These models use the results of the physical process based models as input.
The 1D model and related indices of hydrologic alteration (IHA) will need calibration to be directly applicable based on metrics such as flow velocity, water depth, or shear stress. This index would describe changes in the direct physical environment of the river channel. Another index could be established that describes substrate condition and sediment motion at the river bottom. These indexes will allow us to compare how different scenarios are changing the physical environment of the channel in the floodplain in a holistic manner. After linking the 1D, and physical habitat model integrated information, through more complicated modeling and calibration efforts, we will produce spatially distributed and temporarily veritable multi-metric information for the Kootenai River floodplain. | $36,000 | 5.14% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| H | 16453 | 162 | Analyze/Interpret Data | Analysis & interpretation of terrestrial community survey and sampling models | In coordination with subcontractors (e.g. Statistical Consulting Services (SCS), MFWP), provide analysis, interpretation and summation of terrestrial community sampling protocols and data gathering methodologies (e.g. avian, invertebrate, vegetation) collected, including oversight of experimental design and sampling protocols, data quality assurance, statistical analysis and interpretation of results.
A habitat-based Point-Count for terrestrial bird surveys within the Kootenai River Watershed (canyon, braided and part of the meander reaches) was designed and implemented in 2003 - 2005 and in this field season we will augment the remainder of the meander reach. A total of 125 point-counts will be compiled and reviewed with habitat availability for augmenting point-counts in meander reach. Analyze the habitat-based portion of point-counts, where avian activity is logged for partitioned habitats associated with guild structures, breeding behavior, fidelity and specificity of habitat attributes. Spatial and temporal variables, avian community and habitat use and availability, connectivity, fragmentation, species niche partitioning, and related wildlife-habitat relationship/life history issues. RDRT and peer-review by regional birding professionals.
Surface pit traps are used to survey terrestrial invertebrates. Beginning at the center point of the bird point count (5 locations for each habitat cover classification), the traps were placed out in pairs, located approximately 5 m apart (2.5 meters on each side of the transect line); to minimize the risk of data loss if a trap was damaged. Habitat typing for terrestrial invertebrates and sampling stations will be analyzed for species interactions, spatial and temporal effects, timing/duration of surveys, implications of avian habitat cover classifications for invertebrate habitat cover classifications, limitations and interpretations of survey and sampling protocols. | $26,500 | 3.79% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| I | 20220 | 162 | Analyze/Interpret Data | Statistical Analyses of IBI Trophic Level Data | This WE outlines empirical analyses of trophic level data to detect trends and determine sample size for the following sampling season. Cover type classifications, primary productivity measures, terrestrial invertebrates and avian community variables will be analyzed for sample size and other basic statistical properties (see Specification). Reporting and recommendations will be made for primary productivity, trophic level and field vegetation survey sample size protocols only (or other agreed upon statistical tests). Biological analyses and interpretations for trophic-level data and water quality will be carried out by the project P.I., or contracted to qualified sub-contractors, and specified in other work elements. | $47,900 | 6.84% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| J | 20221 | 160 | Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Operational Loss Relational DataBase | This WE describes work to maintain and further develop a web-based database to store the large volume of data generated by the Kootenai Tribe's Operational Loss Project responsible for monitoring water quality and the biological trophic levels within the river at 125 point-count sites. Information generated from the KTOI's monitoring program will be organized and sent to the database manager to the web-based database during and after the field season by project staff. The database management (uploading to web and some Quality Control measures) are conducted by Statistical Consulting Services, Inc. based in Clarkston, WA.
Specific work planned for the Relational Database during this contract period includes:
1. Inclusion and uploading of trophic level, habitat cover classifications, terrestrial invertebrate, and avian community data; 2. Implement data censoring and sub-setting (if needed); 3. Create enhanced technical documentation as requested for the use of various WEB application programs; 4. Other data entry/WEB application requests (additions/modifications) as agreed upon between SCS & KTOI; and, 5. provide server company a monthly maintenance fee to house KTOI data.
All datebase activities will be overseen and reviewed by the KTOI project manager and KTOI Fish and Wildlife Department Administrator as needed. | $18,500 | 2.64% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| K | 16455 | 122 | Provide Technical Review and Recommendation | RDRT to provide technical review on Operational Loss Assessment Modeling | In coordination with subcontractors (e.g. SCS, SP Cramer & Associates, MFWP) and RDRT members, provide technical review for LiDAR, topographic data, and hydrologic/terrestrial modeling | $69,475 | 9.93% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| L | 21993 | 189 | Coordination-Columbia Basinwide | Planning, Design & Coordination of Existing & New Projects | Coordinate planning, design and related project activities with interdepartmental, subcontractors and outside entities.
Assist in the coordination of this project's activities with other Kootenai Tribe Fish and Wildlife Projects and other Fish and Wildlife projects managed by other entities in the region. The local and regional community associated with the Kootenai River projects have been closely involved in restoration/recovery efforts to date through CBFWA, Northwest Habitat Institute, the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) and other similar interest groups. Regional managers and the local community have shown an interested in restoring natural ecosystem functions and want to be involved in restoration planning to ensure that multiple concerns (economic, social, natural resources) are addressed. Therefore, regional and local community support is necessary to the success of this project. To gain the desired support, floodplain reconnection feasibility results and alternatives should be presented first to local and adjacent landowners, potentially effected individuals, and Tribal members. Local NGO's and governmental entities throughout the region and North Idaho will be incorporated into reviews through the KVRI process, as will the local public to better understand concerns and incorporate comments related to alternatives and plan designs. Throughout the design process, local community groups (KVRI, etc.) governments and landowners will be involved in a collaborative process. Ultimately, open communication and idea sharing results in a more robust design with broad support and intellectual ownership. This coordination will aid in evaluating efficiencies and recognizing opportunities to reduce costs and potential overlap between projects. | $17,800 | 2.54% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| M | 20560 | 161 | Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Facilitate regional peer-review and Research Design and Review Team meetings | This WE describes our rational to hold an annual project planning and information outreach meeting to bring together all academic, agency, funding, and private stakeholders in the research and management of the Kootenai River floodplain ecosystem. The Tribe will facilitate peer review by RDRT (Research Design and Review Team) of a framework for operational loss assessment estimation techniques (related to regional review) and detail floodplain potential, priority restoration and protection areas within the Kootenai Watershed.
Several RDRT sub-group meetings and an annual project coordination and planning meeting will be held to present, analyze, and discuss monitoring and research data collected during the previous year, review ecosystem restoration techniques, and provide a forum for presenting information about related Operational Loss topics and other Kootenai River projects. All parties in the management and/or research of the Kootenai River ecosystem will be invited to attend. Currently representatives from KTOI, IDFG, Montana Dept. Fish Wildlife and Parks, British Columbia Ministry of Environment, the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and the University of British Columbia attend RDRT functions.
During some meetings and at annual conferences (RDRT), the Adaptive Evironmental Assessment (AEA) techniques/workshop (International Kootenai River Ecosystem Restoration Team - aka IKERT) will be combined with agenda to plan and coordinate all Kootenai River Projects in the Idaho reaches of the river. This allows for a "big-picture" view of fish and wildlife projects and how to best coordinate them to recover the Kootenai River ecosystem. These typically occur on a 5 year basis. | $58,451 | 8.35% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| N | 20239 | 183 | Produce Journal Article | Assistance with Reporting, Publications, and Public Relations Documents | WE outlines professional assistance needed to meet project goals.
Professional assistance may be evoked to assist with any of the following: analysis and interpretation of monitoring and evaluation data (as outlined in objectives and tasks), and to help organize, analyze, and summarize any previous years data. This would also include travel and lodging expenses for visiting scientists to and from Bonners Ferry, ID or other meeting locations.
Dr. Paul Anders, and possibility other staff at MDFWP, U of I Ecohydraulic Research Group, SCS Inc., will assist with the following activities during FY2006:
1. Complete the project Operational Loss IEI framework Manual that summarizes and integrates all aspects of the project's IBI, IEI and biomonitoring programs, reviews and provides applicability of surveys and samplings methodologies as a means to assess large river ecological restoration strategies; Large-River Assessment Manual.
2. Provide advice, oral and/or written responses or testimony to public, private, and agency concerns regarding nutrient restoration in the Kootenai River.
3. Prepare, contribute to, and edit project annual reports, publications, and various PR documents on a as needed basis.
4. Prepare material, travel to and participate in several project meetings during the contract year at the discretion of the KTOI Project Manager.
5. Assist with coordination, oversight, organization and participate in Annual and sub-group RDRT Meetings. Prepare and present Power Point presentation (if appropriate) at RDRDT annual meeting. Prepare and provide the RDRT sub-groups with an Meeting Proceedings and Presentations CD. | $32,500 | 4.64% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| O | 16458 | 119 | Manage and Administer Projects | Oversight and administer Planning and Design and new project activities | Manage and administer project activities as directed by administrative requirement including SOW preparation, budgets (Spending plan, new project development, etc.), pisces WE, milestone, metric and related reporting and project activities. | $102,874 | 14.70% | 11/01/2006 | 10/31/2007 |
| P | 16460 | 132 | Produce Progress (Annual) Report | Produce Annual Report for FY 06 | Produce Annual Report in coordination with subcontracted services | $10,600 | 1.51% | 05/01/2007 | 10/31/2007 |
| Q | 15443 | 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 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. | $9,000 | 1.29% | 01/01/2007 | 11/01/2007 |
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