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Contract 35116: 2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN THE UMATILLA & JOHN DAY
Project Number:
Title:
Freshwater Mussel Research and Restoration
BPA PM:
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Columbia Plateau Umatilla 100.00%
Contract Number:
35116
Contract Title:
2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN THE UMATILLA & JOHN DAY
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Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
This contract for FY2008 was approved by BPA under the  Federal Columbia River Power System Fish Operations Interim Funding Agreement.  Since its inception in 2003, the Freshwater Mussel Project of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has conducted research designed to understand the biology and ecology of freshwater mussels. Specifically, the project has focused on three main components designed to determine: 1) the status and distribution of freshwater mussels in CTUIR Tribal lands; (2) factors controlling the distribution and abundance of mussels, and (3) whether genetic differences exist among western freshwater mussel species in the Columbia River basin.  The long-term goal of this project has been to restore freshwater mussels to the Umatilla River basin as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild ecosystem diversity, function, and traditional cultural opportunities in the basin.    ... ;

Freshwater mussels are vital components of intact salmonid ecosystems that have been affected directly and indirectly by dams, habitat deterioration, and declines in salmon populations. Mussels are also culturally and traditionally important to Native Americans in the region. Yet prior to this study little was known about their distribution, status, limiting factors, or population structure to guide recovery actions in the mid-Columbia river drainages. The information generated since the project's inception is essential for the conservation and restoration of freshwater mussels.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
10/01/2007
Contract End Date:
09/30/2008
Current Contract Value:
$220,499
Expenditures:
$220,499

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 31-Mar-2025.

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Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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A31882165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationProvide Environmental Compliance documentation for mussel projectProvide BPA Environmental Compliance Group with information necessary to support a categorical exclusion for all project activities. Submit FY08 and FY09 SOWs and supporting documents as needed for BPA's Environmental Compliance Group to determine environmental compliance status.$3,0001.29%10/01/200709/30/2008
B31883159Transfer/Consolidate Regionally Standardized DataSubmit data to CTUIR central databaseAll data collected during the course of the Freshwater Mussel Project will be submitted to to CTUIR's central database. This database will eventually be available to the public via CTUIR's website.$4,0001.72%10/01/200709/30/2008
C31884161Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and ResultsPresent findings at professional meetingThe purpose of this work is to educate the scientific community about the Freshwater Mussel.$1,0000.43%05/04/200805/30/2008
D31886183Produce Journal ArticlePublish results of physical control analysesBased on the results of our analysis of physical controls of mussels in the MIddle Fork John Day River, we will submit our findings to an appropriate peer reviewed journal for publication. We have identified the following possible journals: Northwest Scientist, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, Journal of the North American Benthological Society and/or the North American Journal of Fisheries Management.$9,0003.86%10/01/200709/30/2008
E31887157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataCollect mussels from Columbia River drainagesCollect tissue samples for genetic analyses of freshwater mussels from Columbia Basin drainages (6/1/08 - 9/30/08)$32,00013.73%10/01/200709/30/2008
F31890162Analyze/Interpret DataAssess population-level patterns of genetic variation in all 3 genera in the Columbia BasinThe goal of the proposed work is to use the newly developed microsatellite markers to assess genetic variation at the population and landscape scale within Margaritifera and both lineages of Anodonta. Over the past few years, through the collection efforts of CTUIR and several state biologists, we have amassed a large collection of genetic samples from these three taxa. Although additional samples continue to arrive, we currently have 23 populations of Anodonta and 24 populations of Margartifera that can be assessed for population-level genetic variation (with a minimum sample size of 10). We anticipate that the numbers of samples representing each of these populations will be increased via field collection efforts next year. The great majority of these samples have been extracted for DNA, and are ready to analyze using the new markers. In addition, we propose to analyze up to 5 individuals from each of the populations sampled since August 2007 for mitochondrial sequence variation.$84,00036.05%02/01/200809/30/2008
G3387766Trap/Collect/Hold/Transport Fish - HatcheryTranslocation of Freshwater Mussels into the Umatilla RiverThe Umatilla Subbasin Summary is unique in that it specifically calls for strategies that will enhance the potential to restore freshwater shellfish into the Umatilla River system. Although river mussels once occurred in the Umatilla River system, only two genera, Anodonta and Gonidea, are currently present, and Margaritifera may be extirpated from the river. Here, we propose a pilot study to experimentally translocate mussels from downstream beds and nearby drainages, such as the John Day River system, back into the upper Umatilla River. Specific objectives of this project are 1) to relocate A. californiensis and A. oregonensis from downstream reaches or nearby drainage to the upper Umatilla River, where relocation sites will be selected based, in part, on the information obtained on previous studies conducted in the MFJD by CTUIR, 2) to monitor the survival and physiological state of translocated mussels, and 3) to study the effects of hyporheic exchange on mussel survival rates.$23,50010.09%03/01/200809/30/2008
H31891183Produce Journal ArticlePublish results of genetic variation analysesBased on the results of our analysis of the genetic variation of mussels in the Columbia Basin and western United States, we will submit our findings to an appropriate peer reviewed journal for publication.$11,0004.72%10/02/200709/30/2008
I31893183Produce Journal ArticlePublish results of physiology experimentsBased on the results of our physiology experiments and analyses, we will submit our findings to an appropriate peer reviewed journal for publication. We have identified the following possible journals: Northwest Scientist, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, Journal of the North American Benthological Society and/or the North American Journal of Fisheries Management.$8,0003.43%10/02/200709/30/2008
J31895162Analyze/Interpret DataAnalyze results of host fish experimentsData collected from both laboratory and field experiments will be used to characterize host fish requirements for the three genera of mussels found in mid-Columbia drainages, and historically in the Umatilla River system. If glochidia morphologies between genera and Anodonta are distinct, the detailed photographs of these morphological differences can be used to guide resource managers, including hatchery managers, on mussel/host fish relationships.$10,0004.29%08/31/200809/30/2008
K31896119Manage and Administer ProjectsProject Management for mussel projectManage and administer all components of the Freshwater Mussel project. Covers administrative work in support of BPA's programmatic requirements such as financial reporting, and invoicing.$37,00015.88%10/01/200709/30/2008
L33461132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit Progress Report for the period Oct 2004 to Sep 2007The 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. 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.$10,0004.29%04/01/200809/15/2008
M28984185Produce 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.$5000.21%01/01/200809/30/2008
      
$233,000
   

Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Provide appropriate environmental compliance materials A: 165. Provide Environmental Compliance documentation for mussel project 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Submit data to CTUIR's central database B: 159. Submit data to CTUIR central database 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Present Freshwater Mussel Project results C: 161. Present findings at professional meeting 05/30/2008 05/30/2008
Manuscript on the physical controls of mussel distribution submitted for publication D: 183. Publish results of physical control analyses 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Collect tissue for genetic analyses E: 157. Collect mussels from Columbia River drainages 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Assess population-level patterns of genetic variation in Columbia Basin mussels F: 162. Assess population-level patterns of genetic variation in all 3 genera in the Columbia Basin 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Translocation of Freshwater Mussels in the Upper Umatilla River G: 66. Translocation of Freshwater Mussels into the Umatilla River 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Genetic variation manuscript submitted for publication H: 183. Publish results of genetic variation analyses 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Physiology of freshwaters mussels manuscript submitted for publication I: 183. Publish results of physiology experiments 09/30/2008
Determine host fish for three western freshwater mussel genera J: 162. Analyze results of host fish experiments 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Manage and administer Freshwater Mussel project K: 119. Project Management for mussel project 09/30/2008 09/30/2008
Attach Progress Report in Pisces L: 132. Submit Progress Report for the period Oct 2004 to Sep 2007 08/01/2008

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Freshwater Mussels
  • 1 instance of WE 66 Trap/Collect/Hold/Transport Fish - Hatchery
  • 3 instances of WE 183 Produce Journal Article
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 159 Transfer/Consolidate Regionally Standardized Data
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 2 instances of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 165 Provide Environmental Compliance documentation for mussel project 02/09/2007
B 159 Submit data to CTUIR central database 02/09/2007
C 161 Present findings at professional meeting 02/09/2007
D 183 Publish results of physical control analyses 02/09/2007
E 157 Collect mussels from Columbia River drainages
F 162 Assess population-level patterns of genetic variation in all 3 genera in the Columbia Basin 02/09/2007
G 66 Translocation of Freshwater Mussels into the Umatilla River
H 183 Publish results of genetic variation analyses 02/09/2007
I 183 Publish results of physiology experiments 02/09/2007
J 162 Analyze results of host fish experiments 02/09/2007
K 119 Project Management for mussel project 02/09/2007
L 132 Submit Progress Report for the period Oct 2004 to Sep 2007 02/09/2007
M 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 02/09/2007