28029: Rev 1: WE B: Work Element Summary

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Contract Number:

28029

Contract Title:

200301700 EXP INTEGRATED STATUS/EFFECTIVE MONITORING - USFWS

Contract Start Date:

7/1/2006

Contract End Date:

6/30/2007

WE ID:

157. Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data

Work Element Usage Report

Title:

B: 157 - 13 sampling sites on Entiat River "Bridge to Bridge"

Description:

Conduct fish habitat utilization surveys using snorkeling at treatment and control sites in the Entiat River.

Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994) at thirteen sampling sites during each of three survey periods.

Surveys will be conducted three times during the year: in July/August (after peak discharge), in late October/November, and in February/March.

During each survey period, surveys will be conducted at a total of 13 sample sites including: 3 planned habitat restoration treatment sites within the Bridge-to-Bridge reach (approx. rm. 3.2 to 4.5); 3 preexisting habitat restoration treatment sites within the Hatchery Reach (approx. rm. 4.5 to 6.75); 3 untreated control sites within the Hatchery Reach, and 4 channel sites.

Specific sample sites will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua.

All survey sites and time periods will be snorkeled during the night, and the July/August survey period will include an additional daytime snorkel period.

Survey Protocol and Data Gathered: Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994). Up to eight snorkelers and one shore tender will conduct the surveys in the mainstem river sampling sites. Side channels will be surveyed by up to four snorkelers. Up to five snorkelers may be needed to survey the re-established off channel habitat depending on the dimensions and complexity of that area. Survey crews will enter the downstream end of the designated sampling site and snorkel as unit in an upstream direction to the end of that site. Glow sticks or other visible markers will be affixed near the applicable benchmarks prior to each survey to assist crews in defining the sample site.

All USFWS staff involved with this survey work will be training in night snorkeling methods and have prior snorkeling experience. Snorkeling will be done in dry suits and hand-held dive lights will be used to illuminate the survey area. Data will be recorded by each diver on a PVC cuff secured to their arm and transferred to a datasheet at the end of habitat units. Snorkelers will be positioned across the stream channel so as to cover the entire channel. The distance between snorkelers must be sufficient to clearly survey the areas between each snorkeler and/or between snorkeler and the stream bank. Water temperature and turbidity will be taken at the start of each survey.

All fish observed will be counted by species and assigned to a size class. Numbers of fish will be tallied in each of several habitat units within sample sites. These habitat units will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua habitat crews.

The data will be collected and tabulated by USFWS staff. USFWS will deliver one set of photocopied raw data sheets and will deliver quality controlled, geo-referenced raw data, with summarized site-averaged values for species/size class by habitat unit/sample site and survey period, in spread sheet format to NOAA-Fisheries and Terraqua, Inc. for analysis, reporting, and inclusion in the NOAA Fisheries data management system.

References: Thurow, R.F. 1994. Underwater methods for study of salmonids in the Intermountain West. Gen. Tech. Report INT-GTR-307. USDA, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. Ogden, UT.

WE Agreement Type:

Contracted

Deliverable Specification:

Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994) at thirteen sampling sites during each of three survey periods.

Surveys will be conducted three times during the year: in July/August (after peak discharge), in late October/November, and in February/March.

During each survey period, surveys will be conducted at a total of 13 sample sites including: 3 planned habitat restoration treatment sites within the Bridge-to-Bridge reach (approx. rm. 3.2 to 4.5); 3 preexisting habitat restoration treatment sites within the Hatchery Reach (approx. rm. 4.5 to 6.75); 3 untreated control sites within the Hatchery Reach, and 4 channel sites.

Specific sample sites will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua.

All survey sites and time periods will be snorkelled during the night, and the July/August survey period will include an additional daytime snorkel period.

Survey Protocol and Data Gathered: Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994). Up to eight snorkelers and one shore tender will conduct the surveys in the mainstem river sampling sites. Side channels will be surveyed by up to four snorkelers. Up to five snorkelers may be needed to survey the re-established off channel habitat depending on the dimensions and complexity of that area. Survey crews will enter the downstream end of the designated sampling site and snorkel as unit in an upstream direction to the end of that site. Glow sticks or other visible markers will be affixed near the applicable benchmarks prior to each survey to assist crews in defining the sample site.

All USFWS staff involved with this survey work will be training in night snorkeling methods and have prior snorkeling experience. Snorkeling will be done in dry suits and hand-held dive lights will be used to illuminate the survey area. Data will be recorded by each diver on a PVC cuff secured to their arm and transferred to a datasheet at the end of habitat units. Snorkelers will be positioned across the stream channel so as to cover the entire channel. The distance between snorkelers must be sufficient to clearly survey the areas between each snorkeler and/or between snorkeler and the stream bank. Water temperature and turbidity will be taken at the start of each survey.

All fish observed will be counted by species and assigned to a size class. Numbers of fish will be tallied in each of several habitat units within sample sites. These habitat units will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua habitat crews.

The data will be collected and tabulated by USFWS staff. USFWS will deliver one set of photocopied raw data sheets and will deliver quality controlled, georeferenced raw data, with summarized site-averaged values for species/size class by habitat unit/sample site and survey period, in spread sheet format to NOAA-Fisheries and Terraqua, Inc. for analysis, reporting, and inclusion in the NOAA Fisheries data management system.

References: Thurow, R.F. 1994. Underwater methods for study of salmonids in the Intermountain
West. Gen. Tech. Report INT-GTR-307. USDA, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. Ogden, UT.

WSE Effective Budget:

$108,277

% of Total WSE Effective Budget:

89.91%

WSE Start:

07/01/2006

WSE End:

07/02/2007

WSE Completion:

06/30/2007

WSE Progress:

Concluded

WSE ID Continued From:

n/a

WSE ID Continued To:

n/a

Finite or Recurring:

Recurring

Budget History

SOWRevision	Planned	Updated	Contractor Comments (optional)	BPA Comments (optional)
Work Element Budget (Current Performance Period)	$108,277	$108,277

Milestones

9 Milestones

Sort	Type	Title	Start	End	Status	Modified By	Modified Date
A		Conduct sample site reconnaisance	7/1/2006	3/25/2007	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:19:27 PM
		Description: Snorkel site reconnaissance will include a pre-field meeting with at least representatives from Terraqua, Inc., Chelan County Conservation District, and USFS to discuss survey site locations. Field work will include a one day site visit, prior to the July/August snorkel, to establish two new survey sites and to re-establish/flag existing sites. A one day reconnaissance visit will occur prior to the October/November and February/March snorkel periods to re-establish/flag sites prior to the snorkeling surveys.
B		Conduct snorkel training	7/1/2006	3/25/2007	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:18:33 PM
		Description: Snorkel training will take place prior to the July/August and the February/March surveys. Snorkel training will include a discussion of safe snorkeling methods, snorkel protocols, and assigned duties. Snorkelers will practice identifying, enumerating, and size classing fish in the water in mock snorkeling survey during the daylight hours. Snorkelers will become experienced in fish species identification and size classification.
C		Coordinate with USFS Wenatchee Basin on snorkeling protocols	7/1/2006	7/31/2006	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:18:33 PM
		Description: USFWS will meet with USFS personnel to discuss and corroborate field protocols. USFWS personnel will observe USFS snorkeling methods in the field.
D		Environmental compliance deliverable complete	7/1/2006	7/31/2006	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	4/3/2006 7:25:25 AM
		Description: On-the-ground work associated with this work element cannot proceed until this milestone is complete. Milestone is complete when final documentation is received from BPA environmental compliance staff (completion can be based on pre-existing environmental documentation from BPA).
E		Conduct snorkel surveys in July/August	7/16/2006	9/1/2006	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:05:14 PM
		Description: Snorkel surveys will be conducted at 13 sites both during the day and night over a two week period. Up to eight snorkelers will be in the water to visually enumerate all fish to species (where possible) and size class within a snorkel site. Data will be tallied by time period, site, habitat unit, and snorkel lane. Temperature and turbidity will be collected at each site.
F		Conduct snorkel surveys in late October/November	10/15/2006	12/1/2006	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:05:14 PM
		Description: Snorkel surveys will be conducted at 13 sites during the night over a one week period. Up to eight snorkelers will be in the water to visually enumerate all fish to species (where possible) and size class within a snorkel site. Data will be tallied by time period, site, habitat unit, and snorkel lane. Temperature and turbidity will be collected at each site.
G		Conduct snorkel surveys in February/March	1/28/2007	3/31/2007	Concluded	R.D. Nelle	6/6/2006 2:05:14 PM
		Description: Snorkel surveys will be conducted at 13 sites during the night over a one week period. Up to eight snorkelers will be in the water to visually enumerate all fish to species (where possible) and size class within a snorkel site. Data will be tallied by time period, site, habitat unit, and snorkel lane. Temperature and turbidity will be collected at each site.
H		Tabulate, quality-control, deliver raw data	4/2/2007	7/2/2007	Concluded	Gerald McClintock (Inactive)	6/8/2006 9:30:58 AM
		Description: Snorkel survey data collected in the field will be checked for errors upon returning to the office. Raw datasheets will be photocopied and data entered into an electronic database. The database will be proofed against the field datasheets at least twice for agreement. Data will be delivered to Chris Jordan NOAA Fisheries.
I	DELIV	Raw data sheets and quality controlled, georeferenced raw data		6/30/2007	Concluded	Gerald McClintock (Inactive)	5/30/2006 7:55:36 AM
		Description: Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994) at thirteen sampling sites during each of three survey periods. Surveys will be conducted three times during the year: in July/August (after peak discharge), in late October/November, and in February/March. During each survey period, surveys will be conducted at a total of 13 sample sites including: 3 planned habitat restoration treatment sites within the Bridge-to-Bridge reach (approx. rm. 3.2 to 4.5); 3 preexisting habitat restoration treatment sites within the Hatchery Reach (approx. rm. 4.5 to 6.75); 3 untreated control sites within the Hatchery Reach, and 4 channel sites. Specific sample sites will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua. All survey sites and time periods will be snorkelled during the night, and the July/August survey period will include an additional daytime snorkel period. Survey Protocol and Data Gathered: Fish will be surveyed by direct observation using single-pass snorkeling as described by Thurow (1994). Up to eight snorkelers and one shore tender will conduct the surveys in the mainstem river sampling sites. Side channels will be surveyed by up to four snorkelers. Up to five snorkelers may be needed to survey the re-established off channel habitat depending on the dimensions and complexity of that area. Survey crews will enter the downstream end of the designated sampling site and snorkel as unit in an upstream direction to the end of that site. Glow sticks or other visible markers will be affixed near the applicable benchmarks prior to each survey to assist crews in defining the sample site. All USFWS staff involved with this survey work will be training in night snorkeling methods and have prior snorkeling experience. Snorkeling will be done in dry suits and hand-held dive lights will be used to illuminate the survey area. Data will be recorded by each diver on a PVC cuff secured to their arm and transferred to a datasheet at the end of habitat units. Snorkelers will be positioned across the stream channel so as to cover the entire channel. The distance between snorkelers must be sufficient to clearly survey the areas between each snorkeler and/or between snorkeler and the stream bank. Water temperature and turbidity will be taken at the start of each survey. All fish observed will be counted by species and assigned to a size class. Numbers of fish will be tallied in each of several habitat units within sample sites. These habitat units will be identified jointly by USFWS and Terraqua habitat crews. The data will be collected and tabulated by USFWS staff. USFWS will deliver one set of photocopied raw data sheets and will deliver quality controlled, georeferenced raw data, with summarized site-averaged values for species/size class by habitat unit/sample site and survey period, in spread sheet format to NOAA-Fisheries and Terraqua, Inc. for analysis, reporting, and inclusion in the NOAA Fisheries data management system. References: Thurow, R.F. 1994. Underwater methods for study of salmonids in the Intermountain West. Gen. Tech. Report INT-GTR-307. USDA, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. Ogden, UT.

Metrics

Implementation Metrics

Metric	Planned	Actual	Contractor Comments	Measures	HLIs
1464. Primary R, M, and E Focal Strategy [Population Status, Hydrosystem, Tributary Habitat, Estuary/Ocean, Harvest, Hatchery, Predation, Multiple Strategies]		Tributaries
1472. Primary R, M, and E Type [Status and Trend Monitoring, Action Effectiveness Research, Uncertainties Research, Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring]		Action Effectiveness Monitoring
1478. Secondary R, M, and E Type [Status and Trend Monitoring, Action Effectiveness Research, Uncertainties Research, Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring]		Action Effectiveness Monitoring

Location

Work Site ID	Latitude	Longitude	State	County	Province	Subbasin
6022	47.676525	-120.311665	Washington	Chelan	Columbia Cascade	Entiat

Focal Species

Primary Focal Species:

All Anadromous Salmonids

Secondary Focal Species:

Lamprey, Pacific (Entosphenus tridentata); Bass, Smallmouth (M. dolomieu); Burbot (Lota lota); Cutthroat Trout, Westslope (O. c. lewisi); Freshwater Mussels; Pikeminnow, Northern (Ptychocheilus oregonensis) [OBSOLETE]; Trout, Brook (Salvelinus fontinalis); Trout, Bull (S. confluentus) (Threatened); Trout, Rainbow (Oncorhynchus mykiss); Trout, Interior Redband (O. mykiss gairdnerii); Whitefish, Mountain (Prosopium williamsoni)

Environmental Compliance

None

RM&E Metadata

Data Repositories:

Study Plan:

Study Plan Name	Study Plan Owner	Protocol State	Sample Design Name
BPA Fish and Wildlife Program Monitoring v1.0	Russell Scranton	Draft	Snorkel 23 sampling sites on Entiat River - US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) v1.0

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Implementation Metrics