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Contract 52071: 2003-114-00 EXP ACOUSTIC TRACKING FOR SURVIVAL AND MOVEMENT
Project Number:
Title:
Coastal Ocean Acoustic Salmon Tracking (COAST)
Stage:
Closed
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Basinwide - 50.00%
Ocean - 50.00%
Contract Number:
52071
Contract Title:
2003-114-00 EXP ACOUSTIC TRACKING FOR SURVIVAL AND MOVEMENT
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Project Goals
: Dec 1, 2010 - Nov 30, 2011


From 2006 to 2010 Kintama Research developed an acoustic telemetry array technology to directly estimate estuarine and early marine survival of juvenile Columbia River spring Chinook salmon. The Coastal Ocean Acoustic Salmon Tracking (COAST; formerly POST) Array uses equipment specifically designed for saltwater and coastal sea conditions, and is currently the only option for direct measurements of salmon movements and survival in the early ocean. As such, a number of BiOp RPAs cannot be directly addressed without using the data that Kintama can provide under this statement of work (SOW), including differential post-Bonneville survival of transported fish relative to in-river fish soon after ocean entry (RPAs 52.2, 55.1); mortality associated with ocean arrival timing (55.2); improved accuracy of delayed hydro effects (55.8); estuary and plume survival (58.1); and early ocean survival (61). ... r>
At present, there is insufficient information to clearly resolve several critical uncertainties or to inform management decisions. If sudden declines in ocean survival of Columbia River salmon populations were to occur, FCRPS management would currently not be able to distinguish between climate change effects in the ocean and effects caused (or influenced) by the operation of the hydrosystem.

By developing a monitoring system that can eventually seamlessly measure survival through the hydrosystem, estuary, and the first several months of the coastal ocean migration it will be possible to develop a clear understanding of: (1) where survival problems develop; (2) whether problems that develop are related to (or independent of) hydrosystem operations; and (3) what management steps could be taken that would be effective in improving Columbia River salmon survival.

For the 2011 Statement of Work, we intend to model our program of work on the Categorical Review proposal for the 2012-2014 funding cycle. This is an evolution from the work in prior years, and therefore 2011 will act as a bridging year, allowing us to address the efficacy of 1) array re-configuration, and 2) capture and tagging of smolts at dam bypasses and subsequent release at or below Bonneville Dam to estimate early marine survival and migration patterns in the ocean.
Long-Term Project Objectives
1. Document the Early Ocean Migration Patterns of Columbia River Chinook
2. Determine the Role of the Ocean in Survival of Columbia River Chinook
3. Key Factors Determining Early Ocean Survival of Columbia River Chinook
Long-Term Project Deliverables
i) Develop more detailed information on the migration paths and shelf distribution of Chinook smolts in the coastal ocean;
ii) Establish relative survival rates of Chinook stocks in the coastal ocean, the estuary, and the hydrosystem and expand these analyses of relative survival rates to encompass more years and a greater range of stocks;
iii) Examine correlations between early ocean survival and a suite of key environmental factors with the long-term goal of identifying forecasting indicators useful for FCRPS decision-makers;
iv) Test the efficacy of transportation actions for Snake River stocks. This will be a continuation of prior years’ work, but moving the tagging sites to Bonneville Dam & Lower Granite Dam instead of tagging at specific hatcheries;
v) Test the Delayed Mortality Theory. This will be a continuation of prior years’ work, but moving the tagging to Bonneville Dam, where we will tag a much more representative range of Upper Columbia and Snake River Chinook stocks. We will collect genetic stock ID samples at the time of tagging in order to subsequently identify the stock of origin for each tagged smolt.

To meet these Objectives, Kintama will build on its work from 2006 through 2010 during which we demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of a prototype acoustic array for directly measuring the movements and survival of yearling smolts greater than or equal to130mm in the coastal ocean. In doing so we have developed and published new information on migration paths and speed of specific salmon populations in the early ocean; provided information on relative survival rates within the ocean, the estuary and the hydrosystem; and performed explicit tests on the differential-delayed and delayed mortality theories using free-ranging smolts in the river and ocean. This has allowed us to move from observational science to experimental science in the ocean.

Kintama is proposing both a more focused and a more diverse approach for the upcoming funding cycle: tagging a broader range of smolts by moving the primary tagging site to Bonneville Dam (thereby sampling all upper river stocks), and using retrospective genetic stock identification to identify the specific stock of origin for each tagged animal; and operating an additional acoustic sub-array in the lower estuary or river mouth (in addition to Astoria), operating an additional acoustic sub-array on the Oregon coast (Cascade Head), and extending all coastal ocean sub-arrays to approximately 500m depth. Sub-arrays at Willapa Bay (WA), and Lippy Point (Vancouver Island, BC) will be redeployed.

A detailed power analysis has been carried out to examine the statistical power of different combinations of array designs and tagging numbers that meet the current funding level. Extending the offshore extent of the array to 500m and increasing the number of sub-array locations by 2 (near the river mouth, Cascade Head) generates greater biological and statistical information than does increasing the tag sample size. Our conclusion was that the number of tagged fish should be reduced to minimum 800 per year from recent levels (1,000~1,600 tags depending upon year) in order to provide the most informative study design under the funding available.

This study design will be monitored on an ongoing basis in consultation with BPA. Adjustments will be made to the study design (e.g., the offshore extent of the coastal sub-arrays) as appropriate to ensure that the deliverables are achieved during the course of the project.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
12/01/2010
Contract End Date:
11/30/2011
Current Contract Value:
$2,142,086
Expenditures:
$2,142,086

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

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Full Name Organization Write Permission Contact Role Email Work Phone
John Day Kintama Research Yes Administrative Contact john.day@kintama.com (250) 729-2600
Israel Duran Bonneville Power Administration Yes Env. Compliance Lead induran@bpa.gov (503) 230-3967
Melinda Jacobs Kintama Research Yes Technical Contact melinda.jacobs@kintama.com (250) 729-2600x226
Paul Krueger Bonneville Power Administration Yes F&W Approver pqkrueger@bpa.gov (503) 230-5723
Aswea Porter Kintama Research No Technical Contact aswea.porter@kintama.com (250) 729-2600
Erin Rechisky Kintama Research Yes Contract Manager erin.rechisky@kintama.com (250) 667-6951
Barbara Shields Bonneville Power Administration Yes COR bashields@bpa.gov (503) 230-4748
Kimberly Upham Bonneville Power Administration No Interested Party kaupham@bpa.gov (503) 230-3196
Kristi Van Leuven Bonneville Power Administration Yes Contracting Officer kjvleuven@bpa.gov (503) 230-3605
David Welch Kintama Research Yes Supervisor david.welch@kintama.com (250) 739-9044


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A78521119Manage and Administer ProjectsBPA requirementsManage and Administer Accounts (BPA requirements) Contractor must sign the contract and mail it back to the COTR. Other than expenses incurred as part of the pre-authorization award, no invoices will be paid by BPA until the COTR receives the signed contract. The COTR must be in receipt of contractor-signed copy of contract before the end of January 2011.$7,0000.33%12/01/201009/10/2011
B78520185Produce 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.$7,0000.33%04/01/201111/30/2011
C78522165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationObtain permits for array deployment, smolt monitoring facility use, and Animal Care Review PermitsPermits or approvals must be secured for four aspects of the project: 1. Permits from government agencies for deployment of permanent equipment on sea or river bed. 2. Permission must be obtained from federal hydrosystem facilities for Contractor’s presence during tagging operations and access to animals and requisite holding facilities. 3. Take permits must be obtained from NOAA 4. Take permits must be obtained from the State of OR. 5. An animal care permit must be renewed to cover off the surgery done by the tagging crews.$38,9811.82%12/01/201004/30/2011
D8029970Install Fish Monitoring EquipmentRedeploy and Extend Physical Layout of the COAST ArraySub-array receivers detect acoustic signals transmitted from tags surgically implanted into smolts. Each fish transmits a distinct code which allows Kintama to track the movements of individual fish after release. In 2011 we will redeploy acoustic sub-arrays at Astoria Bridge, Willapa Bay and Lippy Point. In addition, we will extend the physical layout of the Coastal Ocean Acoustic Salmon Tracking (COAST) Array to depths of 500 m in order to extend the array beyond the (assumed) edge of the smolt spatial distribution, and deploy an additional sub-array south of the Columbia R at Cascade Head on the Oregon coast.$909,50142.46%12/01/201005/31/2011
E78526158Mark/Tag AnimalsSurgically Implant Smolts with Acoustic TagsKintama will follow its protocols for fish surgery (www.kintama.com/protocols.htm). A minimum of 800 tagged smolts is anticipated.$659,52030.79%12/01/201010/01/2011
F78527157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataCollect Acoustic Detection DataThe detection sub-array receivers at Astoria Bridge will be recovered using a commercial diving team sub-contracted by Kintama after smolts have migrated from the river. Detection data from the three coastal ocean sub-arrays off Willapa Bay (Washington, 40 km north of the Columbia River mouth), Cascade Head (Oregon, south of the Columbia River mouth), and Lippy Point (NW Vancouver Island, 500 km beyond Willapa Bay) will be uploaded after smolts have migrated past (sub-arrays will remain in place on the seabed). In addition, Kintama will have access to detection data from 3 further ocean sub-arrays in the Straits of Juan de Fuca, northern Strait of Georgia, and Queen Charlotte Strait that are owned by the Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracking (POST) group of which Kintama is a member. The data will be processed as per Kintama's SOP.$143,1466.68%12/01/201011/30/2011
G78528162Analyze/Interpret DataStatistical Analyses and InterpretationData uploaded from the receiver array will be analyzed to verify quality & internal consistency. Analyses conducted will be as follows: a) Quality control checks to verify tag and surgery metadata validity and subsequent entry into the 2011 database b) Quality control checks to verify array metadata data validity and subsequent entry into the 2011 database c) Quality control checks to verify tag detection data validity d) Analysis of array data to: • Estimate cumulative and segment-specific survival data for each experimental release group of fish, using the Cormack-Jolly-Seber estimation methodology • Compare survival estimates of IR migrating Snake River and upper Columbia River yearling Chinook smolts • Compare survival estimates of transported and IR migrating Snake River yearling Chinook smolts • Calculate rate of movement and travel time to sub-arrays from release locations • Plot horizontal distribution of smolts on coastal sub-arrays to examine the proportion of smolts migrating offshore of the continental shelf (>200 m depth) • Prepare animations of smolts migration for visual representation of detection data and for presentation at conferences$112,5725.26%04/01/201111/30/2011
H80452189Coordination-Columbia BasinwideCoordinate with Other Projects in the RegionKintama with coordinate with CRITFC staff for genetic stock identification of tagged smolts collected in spring 2011. Kintama will initiate discussions with NOAA and DFO regarding developing a methodology for analyzing the relationship between early marine survival of salmon smolts from the Columbia River basin (estimated with acoustic data) and oceanographic indicators & fish health data collected by NOAA and DFO.$63,5422.97%04/01/201111/30/2011
I78531161Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and ResultsDisseminate Data and ResultsKintama will provide tagging and detection data to both the Hydra and POST on-line databases. Hydra is an initiative supported by NOAA, USGS, CRITFC and other researchers from groups using VEMCO equipment within the Columbia River estuary. Kintama will participate in any workshops organized by the Action Agencies, and any follow up associated meetings: the aim being to develop a coordinated approach to the application of acoustic technologies that meet regional research goals as directed under the BiOp or other ESA-related priorities, and for the FY 2011-2012 funding cycle.$37,8641.77%02/01/201111/30/2011
J78530132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit 2011 Annual Progress ReportThe 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. The date ranges will be agreed upon by the CO and the Contractor, and this may possibly not coincide with the contract period. This progress report will conform to BPA guidelines.$162,9607.61%11/01/201111/30/2011
      
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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Funding Package - Sign contract A: 119. BPA requirements 12/01/2010 12/01/2010
Secure permits C: 165. Obtain permits for array deployment, smolt monitoring facility use, and Animal Care Review Permits 04/30/2011 03/31/2011
Extend Physical Layout of the COAST Array D: 70. Redeploy and Extend Physical Layout of the COAST Array 05/31/2011 05/17/2011
Tagging E: 158. Surgically Implant Smolts with Acoustic Tags 06/30/2011 05/30/2011
Collect Acoustic Detection Data F: 157. Collect Acoustic Detection Data 11/30/2011 11/30/2011
Statistical Analyses and Interpretation G: 162. Statistical Analyses and Interpretation 11/30/2011 11/30/2011
Coordinate with Other Projects in the Region H: 189. Coordinate with Other Projects in the Region 11/30/2011 11/30/2011
Disseminate Data and Results I: 161. Disseminate Data and Results 11/30/2011 11/30/2011
Attach Progress Report in Pisces J: 132. Submit 2011 Annual Progress Report 11/30/2011

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer ESU (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 70 Install Fish Monitoring Equipment
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 158 Mark/Tag Animals
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 1 instance of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer (not listed)
  • 1 instance of WE 70 Install Fish Monitoring Equipment
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 158 Mark/Tag Animals
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 1 instance of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Upper Columbia River Spring ESU (Endangered)
  • 1 instance of WE 70 Install Fish Monitoring Equipment
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 158 Mark/Tag Animals
  • 1 instance of WE 161 Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results
  • 1 instance of WE 162 Analyze/Interpret Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 119 BPA requirements 12/01/2010
B 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 12/01/2010
C 165 Obtain permits for array deployment, smolt monitoring facility use, and Animal Care Review Permits 12/01/2010
D 70 Redeploy and Extend Physical Layout of the COAST Array 12/01/2010
E 158 Surgically Implant Smolts with Acoustic Tags 06/03/2011
F 157 Collect Acoustic Detection Data 12/01/2010
G 162 Statistical Analyses and Interpretation 12/01/2010
H 189 Coordinate with Other Projects in the Region 12/01/2010
I 161 Disseminate Data and Results 12/01/2010
J 132 Submit 2011 Annual Progress Report 12/01/2010