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| A | 123665 | 165 | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Ensure Environmental Compliance Requirements have been met | Submit FY14 SOW and supporting documents as needed for BPA's Environmental Compliance Group to determine environmental compliance status. | $1,000 | 0.36% | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
| B | 123666 | 141 | Produce Other Reports | Consolidated and summarized cultural and scientific information | Over the past years, the YN PLP has collected information from tribal members, and in particular from tribal elders concerning memories about lamprey observations, presence, fishing and cultural importance. Much of this initial work has been completed, but we will continue to compile and evaluate historic and current information on Pacific Lamprey within the Ceded lands of the Yakama Nation. The body of this information will be made available for the benefit of the Yakama Nation Cultural Resources Department, and after review of culturally sensitive information, appropriate information will be made available in individual subbasin reports (Action Plans) that are being developed for each of the key subbasins within the Ceded Lands. | $1,000 | 0.36% | 03/01/2014 | 02/15/2015 |
| C | 123673 | 174 | Produce Plan | Produce Propagation and Rearing Plan | During the 2014 contract period substantial progress has been made in the development of a Yakama Nation Ceded Land Supplementation Plan (DRAFT). This Plan is being developed in coordination with the CRITFC tribes, USFWS, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The Plan contains (1) a general Framework, intended to layout broad guidelines for regional consistency, and (2) a more specific outline for activities specific to the interests of the Yakama Nation. This planning effort will continue to refine our progress and will continue to be consistent with the NPCC 3-Step Process. | $5,000 | 1.82% | 03/01/2014 | 08/29/2014 |
| D | 123667 | 157 | Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Juvenile lamprey surveys in the White Salmon, Klickitat, Yakima, Mid-Columbia subbasin | The Yakama Nation Pacific Lamprey Project (YN PLP) anticipates re-surveying in four subbasins during 2014 field season: the White Salmon, Klickitat, Yakima, Wenatchee, Entiat and Methow subbasins. Surveys in the Methow, Wenatchee and White Salmon will require approximately 2-weeks, each. Surveys in the Yakima River are expected to last approximately 3-4 weeks focusing on identified "index sites" and areas where initial efforts into research / supplementation will occur.
General Survey Protocol:
Prior to implementing surveys, detailed aerial maps of stream habitats will help define focal areas of study including suspected suitable larval lamprey habitat. The general approach is to lay a 1-5 kilometer grid over streams to be surveyed, depending upon the size of the stream/river. This establishes a first approximation of sites to be surveyed in a somewhat random fashion. However, not all of these sites will be accessible or will likely have potential for finding juvenile lamprey (gradient or substrate characteristics). Also, this initial overlay may miss important habitat in which lamprey are likely to be found. To refine the initial survey strategy, overlays of aerial photography as well as site visits will be made that will help anticipate the overall survey strategy for each stream, in a cost efficient manner to provide us with a thorough, spatially stratified sampling strategy. For the mainstem of the Yakima, Wenatchee, Methow and White Salmon rivers, we anticipate sampling approximately every 2-3 Kms, and potentially more in areas of good habitat and where juveniles are found and relatively abundant.
For all survey locations, we will be collecting basic habitat information. This information will be consistent with key concepts from Rosgen stream characterization such that we can quickly assess and indicate general stream characteristics where lamprey are found and where they are not found. Basic information will be collected on stream gradient, substrate, sinuosity and complexity.
Electro-fishing will be the primary means for determining presence, absence and relative abundance of juvenile lamprey. Sampling will include establishing upper ranges of ammocoete distribution based upon areas of known useable habitat and professional knowledge. Long-term monitoring index sites will be established. Methodology for determining size and frequency of index sites will be based upon spatial distribution and habitat associations of larval lamprey.
With regard to these surveys, survey crews are limited such that we will only be able to cover key areas within a relatively short time frame over relatively large geographic scopes. As we have done in the past four years, we will continue to use a sampling design developed by Torgersen and Close (2001) that documented larval lamprey distribution in the John Day subbasin. The YN PLP intends to continue to employ this general framework during our 2014 surveys.
In general, electro fishing will be conducted in Type 1 or Type 2 habitats (Type 1 and Type 2 habitats are those dominated by fine substrates: Type 1 is sand/silt), until the upper bounds of the larval lamprey distribution have been identified. Surveys will be conducted at multiple Type 1 habitats (if access permits) above where the distribution is believed to stop to verify the upper bounds of larval distribution.
Relative abundance will be measured at certain sampling sites. Larval lamprey will be removed from these sample sites by 70% depletion electrofishing (Pajos and Weise 1994) using an AbP-2 Wisconsin electro fishing unit, specifically designed to capture larval lamprey (O’Neal 1987). The electrofisher will be set to a constant delivery of 3 pulses s-1 (125 volts DC) at a 25% duty cycle, with a 3:1 burst pulse train to draw larvae from the substratum (Weisser & Klar, 1990). Some variation may exist due to water quality characteristics. Three electrofishing passes of 90 seconds will be applied to each sub-sample. Captured lamprey will be anesthetized with buffered MS-222 (tricaine methanesulfonate @ 250 mg L1) and identified on the basis of caudal pigmentation patterns (Richards, Beamish & Beamish, 1982, Lampman, Strief and Goodman 2008), and total length measured (±1 mm) before specimens are returned to the stream after recovering from anesthesia. Larval lamprey distribution and habitat data from sampling will be integrated and displayed using GIS. | $141,472 | 51.36% | 03/01/2014 | 01/09/2015 |
| E | 123668 | 28 | Trap and Haul | Trap and Haul Adult Lamprey from Columbia River | Approximately 700-800 adults will be collected in year 2014 at lower mainstem Columbia River dams.
Approximately 100 of these fish will be used for an ongoing radio telemetry study performed in coordination with the USFWS. The YN PLP is involved with the US ACE, US BOR and USFWS in a collaborative study to evaluate passage of adult lamprey over BOR and private irrigation diversion dams in the Yakima River Basin. Adults from Columbia River dams are being used to radio tag and evaluate movement in the Yakima River and passage efficiency. Approximately 50 adults will be used in the autumn of 2014 and 50 will be used the following spring (2015)
Approximately 50 adults will be maintained for research into juvenile propagation. Approximately 25 males and 25 females are intended to be collected and held for these purposes. After trapping migrating adults at Columbia River dams, adult lamprey will be held at the YN Prosser hatchery until they are ready to be used for juvenile propagation.
The remaining adults will be collected to be used for research into adult translocation into Satus, Ahtanum, Toppenish creeks, and other important waters within the Yakima Subbasin and in the Wenatchee and Methow subbasins. A RME strategy specific to these activities, as discussed in Work Element 174 (Produce Plan) will be available prior to translocation of these fish. | $30,000 | 10.89% | 03/01/2014 | 09/06/2014 |
| F | 123879 | 28 | Trap and Haul | Lamprey salvage | Sample irrigation ditches for lamprey. Coordinate trap and haul with irrigation districts and other interested agencies. | $5,000 | 1.82% | 03/01/2014 | 12/12/2014 |
| G | 123669 | 162 | Analyze/Interpret Data | Data Input and Analysis | The YN PLP 2014 season will continue to evaluate juvenile distribution and habitat quantity/quality in important watersheds. Data will be input to an Excel spreadsheet and summarized emphasizing distribution and relative abundance of juvenile lamprey. Essentially all field surveys will occur in Type 1 habitats and information will be summarized that characterizes preferred micro-habitats within areas where Pacific lamprey are found. This information will be presented in final reports which are intended to provide information on habitat characteristics, lamprey presence, primary limiting factors and a 3-5 year implementation schedule for activities that would benefit and improve lamprey productivity within each of the surveyed subbasins. | $5,000 | 1.82% | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
| H | 123670 | 161 | Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Participate in regional efforts | Participation in regional efforts will include, but is not limited to attending and contributing to the CRITFC lamprey supplementation planning, USFWS Conservation Agreement, the CBFWA lamprey technical workgroup, US ACE Lamprey Passage Planning, regional and local technical meetings for Pacific Lamprey recovery and other fisheries related technical work groups and professional associations associated with Pacific lamprey. | $2,000 | 0.73% | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
| I | 123672 | 99 | Outreach and Education | Outreach and Education | Throughout the Yakama Nation Ceded Lands many various events occur where opportunities for public outreach are available. We are currently working with LaSalle High School in the Yakama Valley and will continue to do so throughout the 2014-2015 Contract Period. Over the past we have provided short presentations to local irrigation districts in association with passage and entrainment issues and will continue to do so. We intend to find new opportunities and to participate in the various salmonid oriented gatherings to present information about Pacific lamprey where the opportunities exist. | $2,000 | 0.73% | | 02/28/2015 |
| J | 123674 | 176 | Produce Hatchery Fish | Research into Juvenile Propagation | Given the abrupt declines in Pacific lamprey populations, the Yakama Nation believes it is necessary to consider the potential use of adult and/or juvenile supplementation to reestablish local "populations". This is especially relevant in watersheds where populations are, or are nearly extirpated in the upper Columbia Basin. These potentially include the Methow, upper Wenatchee, upper Yakima and the upper White Salmon rivers. The Yakama Nation Pacific Lamprey Project initiated very modest efforts in 2012 to propagate juvenile Pacific lamprey with some success. This work continued in 2013 and will continue to advance in the 2014 contract period.
It is important to note that the Yakama Nation Pacific Lamprey Project (Project # 2008-470-00) is working closely with CRITFC (Project #2008-524-00, Implement Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan - i.e., Objective 6). In collaboration with CRITFC member tribes and other regional entities with resource sharing, plan, develop, and if appropriate, implement an experimental safety-net lamprey artificial production facility for the conservation of the species. The YN PLP has participated actively with the CRITFC member tribes and other resource agencies in the development of a Supplementation Framework and a Supplementation / Research Plan specific to the Yakama Nation Ceded Lands. This document is now being reviewed by regional resource agency representatives and is expected to be available as a component of the YNPLP 2013 Annual Report to BPA. This document will continue to be refined throughout the winter and spring months of 2015 with the intent to gain ISRP review, as a component of the "3-Step Process". Although very minimal investments in capitol construction are anticipated over the next couple years, the YN PLP fully intends to re-introduce juvenile propagated lamprey in 2014 into small, specific riverine sites to better understand growth, survival and potentially dispersion.
Development of this framework document is also consistent with the objectives of the recently initiated USFWS Pacific Lamprey Conservation Agreement. This Conservation Agreement was signed by the Yakama Nation, Bonneville Power Administration, US Fish and Wildlife Service and many other Tribes, states and federal entities. Specifically:
Objective 5: Identify and characterize Pacific lamprey for the RMUs (Regional Management Unit). Identify historic and present distributions of Pacific Lamprey in each RMU and monitor them to detect changes in distribution and status as conservation actions are implemented.
Objective 6: Identify, secure and enhance watershed conditions contained in the RMUs (c.) Identify and prioritize threats...etc., (d) Implement targeted lamprey restoration project to reduce prioritized threats...etc., and (e) Develop protocols for monitoring habitat status, Pacific Lamprey status and restoration effectiveness.
Objective 7: Restore Pacific Lamprey of the RMUs. Identify unoccupied and sparsely occupied watersheds where Pacific Lamprey may be restored to their historic range and levels of abundance. Where feasible implement artificial propagation and translocation experiments to develop methods and strategies for reintroducing Pacific Lamprey to extirpated areas and advancing Pacific Lamprey conservation through self-sustaining populations within RMUs.
Recognizing the high level of Regional (Columbia River Basin) interest in the potential supplementation of Pacific Lamprey, especially using artificial propagation, it is important to note that the YNPLP does not intend to put artificially propagated lamprey into the natural environment until after the development of the Upper Columbia framework document and regional review, including review by the ISRP (Independent Scientific Review Panel). In addition, during this initial research, the YNPLP does not intend to introduce large numbers of propagated juveniles into a large number of watersheds. We intend to proceed in a conservative manner and will provide details within the Regional Framework and Supplementation Plan, which is undergoing regional review through the winter months of 2013.
Our primary objectives that will be developed and refined in the plan include the following:
(1) Support ongoing efforts by the USGS, CRITFC, CTUIR, US Bureau of Reclamation and others in the development of improved screen design and criteria for lamprey of various size classes. Without "mining" juveniles from the natural environment, the only practical way to obtain sufficient numbers of juvenile lamprey for these tests is through propagation and rearing in a laboratory environment.
(2) Gain a better understanding of the biology, behavior and ecology of juvenile lamprey in the natural environment. Recent habitat (presence/absence) surveys have demonstrated that local population levels are at such low levels (essentially extirpated) that we cannot actually study the species in the field or in the laboratory without the use of propagation or adult supplementation (translocation). In the laboratory we intend to test different foods and densities to begin understanding habitat preferences, growth, survival and other related parameters. We are currently working closely with the USFWS (Abernathy laboratory), USGS (Cook, WA.) and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to refine a systematic, coordinated approach to this endeavor. We ultimately will be introducing various age classes into specific environments to compare laboratory and field observations. A comprehensive monitoring strategy will be developed and implemented for each site where either juvenile or adults are introduced.
To accommodate both Objectives, approximately 50 males and females will be used as brood, depending upon synchronicity of maturation. Brood stock will come from the lower Columbia River with collection at fishways in mainstem dams. A primary objective in fertilizing eggs is to provide for a high level of multiple crosses of male X female parents to obtain high genetic diversity within the offspring. It should be noted that it is not the intention of the YNPLP to propagate all of these females, as this would produce a surplus of eggs / larval over our initial needs. We will have this number of adults available to best insure that we can synchronize timing of spawning of about 10 females and more males. Other adults we do not need for brood will be used in the translocation component of this project.
Research will be implemented primarily at Prosser Fish Hatchery using excess water. Marion Drain is also being considered to support basic rearing experiments to evaluate growth, nutrition and density under various rearing conditions. An important milestone for this research is to develop techniques to efficiently propagate juveniles and maintain them to a minimum of four months age. A second milestone is to understand how to continue rearing juveniles through winter months and possibly over subsequent years. We will also collect Western Brook from the natural environment so as to have various age classes to work with, initially. We will assume for the time being that rearing conditions for juvenile Western Brook and Pacific lampreys are similar enough that much can be learned by using Western Brooks as surrogates. | $70,000 | 25.41% | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
| K | 123671 | 119 | Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and Administer Project | General administration of the contract, including coordination with BPA, purchasing of equipment, budgeting, planning and accounting, | $10,000 | 3.63% | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
| L | 123685 | 132 | Produce Progress (Annual) Report | Submit Progress Report for the period March 2013 to December 2013 | Projects with RM&E work elements 70, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160 or 162 will complete a technical RM&E annual report based on the template found at https://www.cbfish.org/Project.mvc/Publications/2008-470-00/2013/RmeTechnicalReport . After you log in to Taurus and go to this template, you can complete the report using the template, or use your own MS Word document that includes all the same information requested in the template.
Procedural guidance can be found at https://www.cbfish.org/Link.mvc/To/RMETechnicalReportProceduralGuidance
The new reporting schedule calls for a draft annual report for the previous calendar year (1/1/13 - 12/31/13) to be submitted by 1/15/14 and a final to be submitted by 3/1/14.
This new calendar year reporting beginning with this contract, creates an overlap in report coverage for this project. Prior to this contract, the annual report covered the previous contract year period of Mar - Feb. The RM&E technical annual report due under this contract should cover the 10-month time period of March 2013 through December 2013. | $2,000 | 0.73% | 03/01/2014 | 01/15/2015 |
| M | 123664 | 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. | $1,000 | 0.36% | 07/01/2014 | 02/28/2015 |
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