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Contract 84069 REL 22: 1995-001-00 EXP KALISPEL RESIDENT FISH HATCHERY CONTRACT
Project Number:
Title:
Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish Program
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Intermountain Pend Oreille 100.00%
Contract Number:
84069 REL 22
Contract Title:
1995-001-00 EXP KALISPEL RESIDENT FISH HATCHERY CONTRACT
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84069 REL 12: 1995-001-00 EXP KALISPEL RESIDENT FISH HATCHERY CONTRACT
  • 84069 REL 33: 1995-001-00 EXP KALISPEL RESIDENT FISH HATCHERY PROGRAM
Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
The Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery (KTFH) has been converted from a warmwater Largemouth Bass (LMB) hatchery to cold water facility through several modifications and upgrades funded by BPA and BIA. The initial target species to be reared to catchable size is triploid Rainbow Trout (TRBT).

Continued stocking of the Pend Oreille River with LMB is no longer feasible, or desirable for a variety of reasons. First, invasive Northern Pike have become firmly established and caused drastic changes in the fish community and reduced overall LMB population size. Second, Smallmouth Bass have increased in the reservoir and are known to out compete LMB in sympatry. Lastly, habitat improvement and non-native fish suppression and eradication projects being implemented in tributaries to the reservoir are coming to fruition through FERC license implementation and BPA-USACE--Kalispel MOA. It is now feasible to restore self-sustaining, genetically pure populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout (WCT) to recovered reaches.

We completed a Coldwater Conversion Hatchery Feasibility Study in 2014 in which a consultant team determined that a conversion of the existing facility is feasible and no fatal flaws were identified. The biological criteria used to determine feasibility were based on 3-year piscicide application schedule and restocking salvaged WCT and two cohorts of their offspring, while annually stocking 1,600 catchable TRBT into Indian Creek Pond raised from eyed eggs and fingerlings. Development of the new programs would entail partial reuse and redundancy of groundwater, redesign of surface water pumping plant, replacement of rearing vessels and plumbing, biosecurity measures, and introduction of naturalized rearing elements. Much of the infrastructure could be used and minimal expansion of the footprint would be required. Permitting, design, environmental compliance and Master Planning for the project began 2016 followed by construction during 2017.

During 2018, 5,000 eyed egg TRBT were obtained from WDFW and reared throughout the year. Catchables up to 26 inches that were being previously reared were released into Indian Creek Pond as an initial stocking event. During that contract period, stockings of catchable (10"-16") occured throughout 2019 as they became available. The final phase of construction at Indian Creek Pond completed to date includes: fencing, placement of interpretive signage, installation of pre-cast concrete toilet, picnic table completion, and final site grading/seeding.

Phase III construction planning began in mid 2019, to include addition of three additional rearing vessels in the upper hatchery building, remote (cellular technology) control of surface water pumping station, and replacement/resizing of the backup generator and controls. Construction is scheduled for Q1-Q2 2023, with cost-share funding provided by the BIA. Normal operations are expected to continue through the construction period.

Phase II construction was completed in November 2020, after delay related to COVID-19 closures of non-essential construction and suppliers of materials. The Hatchery was able to meet increased demand for trout at Indian Creek Pond throughout the year even with extended layoff of Tribal members and employees and food insecurity concerns. The hatchery continued to operate as normal during the pandemic and construction periods and is on schedule for 2023 outplanting.

The hatchery continued to operate as normal during 2022 with only limited site visits and tours being offered. Kids fishing events resumed at Indian Creek fishing pond.
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
02/01/2023
Contract End Date:
01/31/2024
Current Contract Value:
$372,262
Expenditures:
$372,262

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 30-Sep-2024.

BPA CO:
BPA COR:
Env. Compliance Lead:
Contract Contractor:
Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Coop
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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Full Name Organization Write Permission Contact Role Email Work Phone
Jason Connor Kalispel Tribe Yes Contract Manager jconnor@knrd.org (509) 447-7285
Thomas Delorenzo Bonneville Power Administration Yes Env. Compliance Lead tdelorenzo@bpa.gov (503) 230-4419
David Kaplowe Bonneville Power Administration Yes F&W Approver djkaplowe@bpa.gov (503) 230-5365
Joe Maroney Kalispel Tribe Yes Supervisor jmaroney@knrd.org (509) 447-7272
Kendra Maroney Kalispel Tribe No Interested Party kmaroney@kalispeltribe.com (509) 671-2376
Jason Olson Kalispel Tribe No Interested Party jolson@knrd.org (509) 447-7290
Franklin Pope Kalispel Tribe No Technical Contact fpope@kalispeltribe.com (509) 445-1147
Jessica Power Bonneville Power Administration No CO Assistant jdpower@bpa.gov (503) 230-4023
Jolene Seymour Kalispel Tribe Yes Administrative Contact jseymour@kalispeltribe.com (509) 445-1147
Virgil Watts III Bonneville Power Administration Yes COR vlwatts@bpa.gov (503) 230-4625
Karen Wolfe Bonneville Power Administration Yes Contracting Officer ktwolfe@bpa.gov (503) 230-3448


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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Environmental Compliance B: 165. Obtain required environmental clearance to implement affected Work Elements 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Maintain hatchery infracture C: 61. Hatchery Operations & Maintanance 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Catchable TRBT for Tribal members stocked into Indian Creek Tribal Fishing Pond D: 176. Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery (KTFH) is to Produce Triploid Rainbow Trout for Tribal Member Harvest 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Healthy TRBT catchable for Tribal consumption E: 60. Maintain Fish Health of Hatchery Raised Fish 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Indian Creek Tribal Fishing Pond stocked with TRBT for member harvest F: 187. Provide for Tribal Member Harvest of Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery Raised TRBT 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Annual operations and production plan updates. G: 174. Update Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery Production Plan as Needed 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Hatchery tours and kids fishing events H: 99. Kalispel Tribal Hatchery and Natural Resource Department Outreach and Education 01/31/2024 01/31/2024
Surplus hatchery salmon for Tribal member distribution I: 191. Coordinate and participate in shared salmon harvest programs with Confederated Colville Tribes (CCT) and USFWS. 01/31/2024 08/15/2023
Completed Annual Report J: 132. Non-Technical: Submit Progress Report for the period February 2022 to January 2023 01/31/2024 01/17/2024
Effective implementation management and timely contract administration K: 119. Prepare Draft Scope of Work and Budget for FY 2024 01/31/2024 01/31/2024

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
  • 1 instance of WE 176 Produce Hatchery Fish
  • 1 instance of WE 60 Maintain Fish Health
  • 1 instance of WE 61 Maintain Artificial Production Facility/Infrastructure
  • 1 instance of WE 187 Put and Take Fisheries
  • 1 instance of WE 174 Produce Plan

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA
B 165 Obtain required environmental clearance to implement affected Work Elements
C 61 Hatchery Operations & Maintanance 02/21/2023
D 176 Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery (KTFH) is to Produce Triploid Rainbow Trout for Tribal Member Harvest 02/21/2023
E 60 Maintain Fish Health of Hatchery Raised Fish 02/21/2023
F 187 Provide for Tribal Member Harvest of Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery Raised TRBT 02/21/2023
G 174 Update Kalispel Tribal Fish Hatchery Production Plan as Needed 02/21/2023
H 99 Kalispel Tribal Hatchery and Natural Resource Department Outreach and Education
I 191 Coordinate and participate in shared salmon harvest programs with Confederated Colville Tribes (CCT) and USFWS.
J 132 Non-Technical: Submit Progress Report for the period February 2022 to January 2023
K 119 Prepare Draft Scope of Work and Budget for FY 2024