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Contract 34929: 200725200 EXP MULTI-SCALE HYPORHEIC ASSESSMENT
Project Number:
Title:
Hyporheic Flow Assessment in Columbia River Tributaries
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Columbia Plateau Umatilla 100.00%
Contract Number:
34929
Contract Title:
200725200 EXP MULTI-SCALE HYPORHEIC ASSESSMENT
Contract Continuation:
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31247: 2007-252-00 EXP HYPORHEIC FLOW ASSESSMENT
  • 57411: 2007-252-00 EXP MULTI-SCALE HYPORHEIC ASSESSMENT
Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
Synopsis:  This project seeks to use high resolution floodplain information to model the influence of surface/groundwater interactions on stream temperature in the Upper Umatilla River.  

Introduction:  
We propose to continue floodplain assessment methods to evaluate the importance of hyporheic exchange, geomorphic diversity and temperature patterns to salmon productivity in the Umatilla River.  This approach has used several remotely sensed and field data sets to identify drivers of hyporheic flows and the critical late summer salmon habitats.  In 2008 we propose to use much of the data generated through previous assessments to model existing and hyporheic influence on stream temperature in the Umatilla River.  Prior research has shown that geomorphically diverse floodplains maintain thermal and physical habitats that salmon rely on (O’Daniel et al. 2003).  Historically... , the Umatilla River included critically important habitats that are now rare.  A uniform assessment of hyporheic flows can greatly inform the restoration options pursued by individual agencies. Using modeled, field and remotely sensed information from this river, we will quantify the effects of shallow and deep groundwater on instream habitat in the Upper Umatilla River.  This effort represents the a variety of past and ongoing research efforts that began in Umatilla Basin and would build upon existing facilities, stream databases, and remote-sensing imagery compiled by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Additionally, this project continues work begun in a 2001 Innovative Project (#200101100), (~$340,000) and is also supported by a NASA grant (#NAG 13-02030), (~$1,900,000). These past and ongoing projects continue to contribute to peer reviewed publications and increased effectiveness in understanding and addressing floodplain habitats.  Expected benefits of this project include:  1) development of model outputs to identify the importance of hyporheic flow to salmonid habitats and 2) an estimate of the magnitude of temperature dampening associated with shallow and deep groundwater throughout the Mission floodplain of the Umatilla River.

Goal:  In order to better guide stream restoration efforts, we propose to model the influence of ground/surface water interaction on stream temperature and the effects on native fish. Our goal is to deliver critical information and tools into the hands of the project biologist to foster more effective restoration projects throughout the Columbia River Basin.

Justification: Stream restoration projects often seek to change channel geometry, either directly, by creating a new stream channel, or indirectly by adding roughness elements in other instream engineering structures.  These channel altering activities influence the hyporheic zone by changing channel geometry and slope, also the rate and pattern of surface/groundwater exchange.  We propose a modeling project that uses high resolution data sets (primarily created in previous efforts) to demonstrate 1) the correlation between increased surface/groundwater exchange and diverse floodplain features, 2) the influence of shallow and deep groundwater on surface water temperature patterns and 3) to 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.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
10/01/2007
Contract End Date:
01/15/2009
Current Contract Value:
$83,987
Expenditures:
$83,987

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 28-Feb-2025.

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Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
30 km
20 mi
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Full Name Organization Write Permission Contact Role Email Work Phone
Brenda Heister Bonneville Power Administration Yes Contracting Officer bsheister@bpa.gov (503) 230-3531
Jamae Hilliard Bonneville Power Administration Yes F&W Approver jlhilliard@bpa.gov (360) 418-8658
Scott O'Daniel Umatilla Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) Yes Contract Manager scottodaniel@ctuir.org (541) 429-7452
John Piccininni Bonneville Power Administration Yes COR jppiccininni@bpa.gov (503) 230-7641
Paul Rabb Umatilla Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) No Administrative Contact paulrabb@ctuir.org (541) 429-7165
Stacy Schumacher Umatilla Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) No Supervisor stacyschumacher@ctuir.org (541) 966-2600


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A50860162Analyze/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.$13,05615.55%10/01/200701/30/2008
B50861162Analyze/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.$21,69025.83%05/30/200811/28/2008
C50862162Analyze/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.$22,00026.19%07/18/200812/12/2008
D50863161Disseminate 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.$3,3103.94%01/04/200809/30/2008
E50864119Manage 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.$3,4004.05%10/01/200701/15/2009
F50865132Produce 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.$17,89021.30%08/29/200801/15/2009
G50866185Produce 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.$2,6413.14%01/01/200801/15/2009
      
$83,987
   

Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
QA/QC steps applied to high resolution data sets A: 162. Prepare, field, topographic and temperature data to include in the stream temperature model. 01/30/2008 01/30/2008
Model results that identify in the influence of surface/groundwater interactions B: 162. Model the effects of deep and shallow groundwater on in-channel temperatures and the fish habitat 11/28/2008 11/28/2008
Model outputs describing various influences of alluvial groundwater on instream temperatures C: 162. Calculate the hyporheic and deep groundwater contributions to stream temperature. 12/12/2008 12/11/2008
Monitoring and assessment advice in collaboration with other BPA projects D: 161. Promote tools to aid in restoration effectiveness monitoring. 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Project Administration including contract package, invoicing and accruals E: 119. Project Management 01/15/2009 01/12/2009
Final report uploaded to the BPA website F: 132. Submit Annual Report for the period 10/2007 to 9/2008 01/15/2009 01/12/2009

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Mid-Columbia River Spring ESU
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 2 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Middle Columbia River DPS (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 3 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Lamprey, Pacific (Entosphenus tridentata)
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 2 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 3 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)
  • 3 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 162 Prepare, field, topographic and temperature data to include in the stream temperature model. 02/09/2007
B 162 Model the effects of deep and shallow groundwater on in-channel temperatures and the fish habitat 02/09/2007
C 162 Calculate the hyporheic and deep groundwater contributions to stream temperature. 02/09/2007
D 161 Promote tools to aid in restoration effectiveness monitoring. 02/09/2007
E 119 Project Management 02/09/2007
F 132 Submit Annual Report for the period 10/2007 to 9/2008 02/09/2007
G 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 02/09/2007