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2003-017-00 EXP ISEMP - USFWS ENTIAT R FISHERIES EFFECT. M&E 2015

2/1/2015

1/31/2016

157. Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data

Work Element Usage Report

F: 157 - Operate and maintain PIT tag detection arrays on Entiat and Mad Rivers

The USFWS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 6 PIT tag detection arrays located on the mainstem Entiat River and Mad River and up to 6 on side channels. These arrays provide passive recapture data used to provide survival and movement data from PIT tagged juvenile fish residing and moving around the Entiat and Mad Rivers.
Routine operation and maintenance requirements

The USFWS will be responsible for visiting sites at least once per week, or if necessary on a more frequent schedule during times of increased fish activity. Arrays with high rates of tag detection will need to be visited on a more frequent basis to avoid losing large amounts of data in the event of equipment malfunction. If the USFWS knows in advance that it will be unable to visit a site at the scheduled time, it will contact the Upper Columbia ISEMP coordinator as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be made. If the USFWS was unable to visit a site on the scheduled day it should make the visit the following day, or if that is not possible, contact the Upper Columbia ISEMP coordinator immediately so that other arrangements can be made.

For the off-channel study the number of antennas required will be dependent upon the size and specific characteristics of each site. For example, off-channel habitats that reconnect to the main-channel river may require two antennas, while habitats that do not reconnect may only require one antenna. Reconnecting sites may also require two separate power supplies depending upon the distance between antenna locations. Antennas constructed to operate with an Allflex transceiver and data-logger would be suitable for this project. We assume that most sites will not have access to grid AC power and will require additional batteries available for weekly replacement.

Once at the site the USFWS is responsible for the following tasks:

Project: Operation and Maintenance of 6 Mainstem Antenna Arrays
Task: Respond to alarms/notifications generated from QCI. Follow up with site visit to troubleshoot as necessary.
Frequency: Daily or as needed
Notes: At times requires logging into QCI server to check reports and troubleshoot likely causes (i.e. antenna unplugged or low voltage due to switcher/timer). Usually necessary about twice a week. Contact QCI staff as necessary to turn alarms on or off. Alarm system has a tendency at times to generate a high number of 'false' alarms which can distract from those that require action.
Task: Site visits to conduct routine maintenance.
Frequency: Weekly
Notes: Visual inspection of antennas. Removal of debris as necessary. Cycle through transceiver settings and document errors. Record site conditions in log book for reporting to PTAGIS (Site Event Logs). Troubleshoot malfunctions and fix as necessary and able (i.e. reconnect cables, restart mux, verify battery voltage, etc.)
Task: Site visits to conduct routine maintenance.
Frequency: Quarterly as flow allows
Notes: Inspect NRS strapping on each anchor for wear and replace as needed. Inspect communication cords and connection points. Replace zip ties at each connection point (hydravolt connectors). Tune each individual antenna. Inspect batteries and other equipment in power supply/transceiver box. Notify NOAA Electronic Technican if repair or equipment is needed. Submit site event logs to PTAGIS.
Task: Site visits to conduct routine maintenance.
Frequency: Annually
Notes: Replacement of all NRS straps in early spring prior to high flows.
Task: Scheduling repairs/assistance beyond scope of USFWS contract.
Frequency: As needed
Notes: NOAA Electronic Technician is contacted when equipment failure is experienced beyond the scope of USFWS routine maintenance, such as antenna replacement, transceiver software troubleshooting, updating firmware, communication failures and fixing power supply failures.
Project: Operation and Maintenance of up to 6 off-channel monitoring locations.
Task: Data Management
Frequency: Daily or as needed
Notes :Reformat data files for submission to PTAGIS (Allflex file type). Upload files to PTAGIS and load data to USFWS Database for additional redundancy.
Task: Data Management
Frequency: Annually as needed
Notes: Identify and notify Upper Columbia ISEMP coordinator of upcoming equipment needs based on inclusion of new sites. New site installation. Submission of site listing requests to PTAGIS. FWS submits purchase requests to UC ISEMP coordinator for materials needed.
Task: Site visits to conduct routine maintenance
Frequency: Weekly
Notes: Check voltage at each site (multiple power sources per site) and replace batteries or troubleshoot solar power. Download data from memory card and save to laptop. Download temperature loggers. Inspect antennas and equipment for damage. Remove debris as necessary. Fix or replace broken equipment, retune antennas as necessary. Record maintenance activities within site log.
Task: Site visits to conduct routine maintenance
Frequency: Quarterly
Notes: Inspect/reposition antennas as wetted width changes. Fix or replace broken equipment such as strapping, old batteries, etc. Upload site event logs to PTAGIS. Check and retune antennas.

A laptop configured with, at the minimum, Windows XP Operating System and Office 2003, and the P3 program from PTAGIS website (www.pittag.org) should be used for downloading data in the field. Data will be downloaded using MiniMon on laptop during a site visit, or remotely via cell phone or satellite, depending upon the location of the array.

Quality controlled raw data and quality controlled summarized data will be entered and stored in a Microsoft Access database or Excel spreadsheets and uploaded to PTAGIS on a weekly basis. A complete QAQC'd database will be provided to the Upper Columbia ISEMP Coordinator by December 31 2015. Notice will be provided to BPA and Terraqua, Inc. when the data has been uploaded. The contractor will be responsible for all quality assurance/quality control steps necessary to ensure that data is properly collected and entered.

$48,441

11.71%

02/01/2015

01/31/2016

Canceled

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Recurring