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Contract 73982 REL 25: 2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN 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:
73982 REL 25
Contract Title:
2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN UMATILLA & JOHN DAY
Contract Continuation:
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73906: 2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN UMATILLA & JOHN DAY
  • 73982 REL 54: 2002-037-00 EXP FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN UMATILLA & JOHN DAY
Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
This contract for FY2018  is approved under the Columbia Basin Fish Accords 10 year MOA with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).   Since its inception in 2003, the Freshwater Mussel Project of the CTUIR 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) to assess genetic differences among western freshwater mussel species in the Columbia River basin.  The project now begins focus on the long-term goal of restoration of 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 in wes... tern North America (Genera Anodonta, Margaritifera, and Gonidea) are notoriously understudied, although they have historically been a major component of the biomass in western aquatic systems and likely have a disproportionately large impact on ecological stability and processes in these systems.  BPA and CTUIR have funded pioneering work on the genetic composition and taxonomy of western freshwater mussels.  Now that the basic genetic subdivisions and landscape patterns of genetic variance have been described for these groups of mussels, studies focused on habitat requirements and ecological roles can be designed appropriately.  Such studies are critical for effective monitoring, conservation, and restoration programs.  

CTUIR's interest in conserving freshwater mussels and restoring viable populations is in the context of a “First Foods” resource management on Tribal and ceded lands.  One of the major goals of CTUIR is to restore sustainable populations of freshwater mussels to the Umatilla River system.  The John Day, Grande Ronde, and Walla Walla River systems, on ceded lands, contain populations of freshwater mussels, and are a high priority for conservation.  These river systems (particularly the John Day) also provide opportunities to study the distribution, habitat requirements, and ecosystem functions of freshwater mussels.  Conclusions drawn from the distribution of mussels in this system can inform restoration efforts in other rivers, such as the Umatilla.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
10/01/2017
Contract End Date:
09/30/2018
Current Contract Value:
$330,620
Expenditures:
$330,620

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

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Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Release
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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A172049165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationEnvironmental Compliance for mussel projectProvide BPA Environmental Compliance Group with information necessary to support a categorical exclusion for all project activities. Submit FY19 SOW and supporting documents as needed for BPA's Environmental Compliance Group to determine environmental compliance status.$7,0002.12%10/01/201709/30/2018
B172050157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataMonitor mussel populations in Umatilla River and other sub-basinsFreshwater mussel status and distribution will continue to be monitored and assessed in the Umatilla River and other streams and rivers within CTUIR ceded lands. Long-term monitoring will continue for six previously identified sites in the Umatilla, Middle Fork John Day, and Tucannon Rivers. These sites have been assessed for six to nine years previously, with multiple transects established at each site to monitor changes in site habitat conditions and mussel densities. These sites include monitoring of prior translocation events. Broad scale monitoring and assessment of freshwater mussel populations will occur at various locations in collaboration with other CTUIR-DNR-Fisheries survey teams, and by the Freshwater Mussel Project to increase coverage of known mussel population status and distribution on Tribal lands.$50,00015.12%10/01/201709/30/2018
C172051157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataFW Mussel propagation, culture, and restoration in the Umatilla Sub-basin and other sub-basinsThe Umatilla River Sub-basin Summary calls for strategies that will enhance the potential to restore freshwater mussels in the Umatilla River system. Although freshwater mussels once occurred throughout the Umatilla River system, only two genera, Anodonta and Gonidea, are currently present in low numbers at a few sites in the lower river. The objective of this WE is to continue efforts towards propagation and population restoration of freshwater mussels in the Umatilla River system. Anodonta, Gonidea, and Margaritifera females from the Columbia basin will continue to be collected as brood stock for restoration efforts. Further development and implementation of holding and propagation procedures will continue and laboratory culture of propagated juveniles will be initiated. Preliminary in situ juvenile survivorship studies will be developed, utilizing marked quadrat and/or small, passive cage studies to determine feasibility of potential restoration locations in the Umatilla River and tributaries.$80,00024.20%10/01/201709/30/2018
D172052157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataHouse fish at Walla Walla laboratory facility for host work and propagation effortsThe Umatilla River Sub-basin Summary calls for strategies that will enhance the potential to restore freshwater mussels in the Umatilla River system. Although mussels once occurred in the Umatilla River system, only two genera, Anodonta and Gonidea, are currently present in low numbers at a few sites in the lower river. An additional genus, Margarifitera, was once common in the Umatilla River but is currently believed to be extirpated. The objective of this WE is to continue holding freshwater fishes in the laboratory facility in Walla Walla for use as host fish for mussel propagation. Based on previous work conducted through this project, host fish have been identified for all three genera, though further confirmation of hosts for host-generalist Anodonta species is ongoing. Also, potential impacts of newly introduced fish species to native mussel populations has not been assessed. Only non ESA-listed fish species will be held at the Walla Walla wet lab for this project.$80,00024.20%10/01/201709/30/2018
E173600157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataApply and Evaluate BMPs for freshwater mussel relocation activitiesWork done under this WE will be in partnership with the Xerces Society. Best management practices are in development to address freshwater mussel translocations, with the intention of reducing mussel losses during stream restoration, dewatering, or other events that could negatively impact freshwater mussels. The methods described will be applied to CTUIR projects planned for habitat and other restoration activities, and the efficacy of these methods will be evaluated after the activity has taken place.$14,0004.23%10/01/201709/30/2018
F172053174Produce PlanDevelop supplementation research plan for Freshwater Mussel ProjectThe primary goal of the CTUIR Freshwater Mussel Project is to restore sustainable populations of freshwater mussels to the Umatilla River system. Previous work has shown that freshwater mussels are rare or extirpated in much of the Umatilla River system, but has also identified characteristics of potential habitat, host fish associations, and artificial propagation techniques that can be used for restoration efforts. Various strategies for artificial propagation of juvenile mussels will be utilized for restoration activities in the Umatilla River system. Work began in 2013 to draft a freshwater mussel supplementation plan and summarize research findings. This effort and the development of restoration strategies will continue into the current fiscal year with the addition of a new Freshwater Mussel Project lead.$40,00012.10%10/01/201709/30/2018
G172054159Transfer/Consolidate Regionally Standardized DataSubmit data to CTUIR central databaseData collected during the course of the Freshwater Mussel Project will be submitted to CTUIR's central database. This database will eventually be available to the public via CTUIR's website.$17,6205.33%10/01/201709/30/2018
H172056119Manage 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.$30,0009.07%10/01/201709/30/2018
I172058132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportAnnual Report for CY2015This annual report is a deliverable under previous contract #73906. At the time of drafting this statement of work, this report has not been submitted, so it is added as a deliverable to this CR #308101. In the event that this report is submitted under previous contract #73906 after this CR #308101 is submitted for contracting, the BPA COTR can cancel this work element. This annual report should cover work from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses (for research), completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. RM&E Technical Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines. See the "RME Technical Reporting" link at: https://www.cbfish.org/Help.mvc/GuidanceDocuments.$1,0000.30%10/01/201701/17/2018
J172057132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportAnnual Report for CY2016This annual report is a deliverable under previous contract #73906. At the time of drafting this statement of work, this report has not been submitted, so it is added as a deliverable to this CR #308101. In the event that this report is submitted under previous contract #73906 after this CR #308101 is submitted for contracting, the BPA COTR can cancel this work element. This annual report should cover work from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses (for research), completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. RM&E Technical Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines. See the "RME Technical Reporting" link at: https://www.cbfish.org/Help.mvc/GuidanceDocuments.$1,0000.30%10/01/201701/17/2018
K172119132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportAnnual Report for CY2017This annual report should cover work from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses (for research), completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. RM&E Technical Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines. See the "RME Technical Reporting" link at: http://www.cbfish.org/Help.mvc/GuidanceDocuments. If producing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed publication, use work element 183: Produce Journal Article.$5,0001.51%10/01/201705/01/2018
L172048185Produce 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.$5,0001.51%01/01/201809/30/2018
      
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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Complete environmental compliance A: 165. Environmental Compliance for mussel project 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
Monitor mussel populations in Umatilla River and other basins B: 157. Monitor mussel populations in Umatilla River and other sub-basins 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
Continue to hold freshwater mussels in Walla Walla laboratory facility C: 157. FW Mussel propagation, culture, and restoration in the Umatilla Sub-basin and other sub-basins 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
Continue to hold host fish in Walla Walla laboratory facility D: 157. House fish at Walla Walla laboratory facility for host work and propagation efforts 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
Produce accessible, error-checked datasets E: 157. Apply and Evaluate BMPs for freshwater mussel relocation activities 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
Supplementation research plan for freshwater mussels F: 174. Develop supplementation research plan for Freshwater Mussel Project 09/30/2018
Submit data to CTUIR central database G: 159. Submit data to CTUIR central database 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
All administrative tasks fulfilled with timely quality products H: 119. Project Management for mussel project 09/30/2018 09/30/2018
2015 Annual Report I: 132. Annual Report for CY2015 01/15/2018 02/07/2018
2016 Annual Report J: 132. Annual Report for CY2016 01/15/2018 02/07/2018
2017 Annual Report K: 132. Annual Report for CY2017 05/01/2018 02/13/2018

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Freshwater Mussels
  • 1 instance of WE 174 Produce Plan
  • 3 instances of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 159 Transfer/Consolidate Regionally Standardized Data
Wildlife
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 165 Environmental Compliance for mussel project 10/01/2017
B 157 Monitor mussel populations in Umatilla River and other sub-basins 10/01/2017
C 157 FW Mussel propagation, culture, and restoration in the Umatilla Sub-basin and other sub-basins 05/01/2018
D 157 House fish at Walla Walla laboratory facility for host work and propagation efforts 10/01/2017
E 157 Apply and Evaluate BMPs for freshwater mussel relocation activities 10/01/2017
F 174 Develop supplementation research plan for Freshwater Mussel Project 10/01/2017
G 159 Submit data to CTUIR central database 10/01/2017
H 119 Project Management for mussel project 10/01/2017
I 132 Annual Report for CY2015 10/01/2017
J 132 Annual Report for CY2016 10/01/2017
K 132 Annual Report for CY2017 10/01/2017
L 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 10/01/2017