Part 1 of 2. Administration and Budgeting
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| Section 1: General Administrative Information |
| Process Information: |
| Date Proposal Submitted & Finalized |
Status |
Form Generator |
| January 6, 2006 |
Finalized |
William Muir |
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| Proposal Type: |
Ongoing |
| Proposal Number: |
199302900 |
| Proposal Name: |
Survival Estimates for the Passage of Juvenile Salmonids Through Snake and Columbia River Dams and Reservoirs |
| BPA Project Manager: |
John Piccininni |
| Agency, Institution or Organization: |
Northwest Fisheries Science Center |
| Short Description: |
Provide precise measurements of survival of juvenile salmon as they migrate through dams and reservoirs in the Snake and Columbia Rivers and relate to adult returns. |
| Information Transfer: |
Information is provided orally to several groups each year including briefings to NPCC and NMFS Implementation Team, and at AFS and other professional meetings. Annual reports that summarize each year's research are provided to BPA and posted on their web page. Findings are periodically published in peer-reviewed journals. |
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| Project Proposal Contacts |
| Contact |
Organization |
Address |
Phone/Email |
Roles |
Notes |
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Form Submitter |
| William Muir |
National Marine Fisheries Service |
5501A Cook Underwood Rd
Cook, WA 98605 |
Ph: 509 538-2626
Fax: 509 538-2272
Email: bill.muir@noaa.gov |
Form Submitter |
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All Assigned Contacts |
| William Muir |
National Marine Fisheries Service |
5501A Cook Underwood Rd
Cook, WA 98605 |
Ph: 509 538-2626
Fax: 509 538-2272
Email: bill.muir@noaa.gov |
Form Submitter
Technical Contact
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| Tom Ruehle |
National Marine Fisheries Service |
3305 E. Commerce St.
Pasco, WA 99301 |
Ph: 509 547-7518
Fax: 509 547-4181
Email: tom.ruehle@noaa.gov |
Administrative Contact
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| John G. Williams |
NOAA Fisheries |
2725 Montlake Blvd. E.
Seattle WA 98112-2097 |
Ph: 206.860.3277
Fax: 206.860.3267
Email: john.g.williams@noaa.gov |
Supervisor
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| Section 2: Project Location |
| Sponsor Province: |
Mainstem/Systemwide |
ARG Province: |
No Change |
| Sponsor Subbasin: |
Systemwide |
ARG Subbasin: |
No Change |
| Location(s) at which the action will be implemented |
| Latitude |
Longitude |
Waterbody |
Location Description |
County/State |
Subbasin |
Primary? |
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From trap sites and hatcheries on headwaters of the Snake and Columbia Rivers above mainstem dams to below Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. |
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None Selected |
No |
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| Section 3: Focal Species |
| Focal Species: |
| Primary |
Secondary |
Additional Species |
All Anadromous Salmonids
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| Section 4: Past Accomplishments |
| Past Accomplishments for Each Fiscal Year of This Project |
| Fiscal Year |
Accomplishments |
| 2005 |
Published a NOAA Technical Memorandum "Effects of the Federal Columbia River Hydropower System on Salmonid Populations". |
| 2004 |
Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 2003 |
Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 2002 |
Published 3 journal papers on juvenile migration and flow/survival and 1 on juvenile size vs adult returns. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 2001 |
Published three journal articles summarizing survival studies to date. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 2000 |
Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 1999 |
Began estimating survival through John Day Dam reach for Hanford Reach subyearling fall chinook salmon. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 1998 |
Published two papers in peer-reviewed journals on statistical techniques used to estimate reach survival. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 1997 |
Extended survival estimates through the entire hydropower system. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches and the entire hydropower system. |
| 1996 |
Completed flow/survival analysis for spring migrants using modern survival data. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches. |
| 1995 |
Extended survival estimates through McNary Dam reach and added estimates for hatchery subyearling fall chinook salmon. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches. |
| 1994 |
Extended survival estimates through Lower Monumental Dam reach and added estimates for juvenile steelhead. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches. |
| 1993 |
Demonstrated ability to estimate survival through Lower Granite and Little Goose Dam reaches and routes of passage at both dams. Provided BPA annual report estimating survival through individual reaches. |
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| Section 5: Relationships to Other Projects |
| Other Current Projects Related to this Project (any funding source) |
| Funding Source |
Related ID |
Related Project Title |
Relationship |
| BPA |
198331900 |
New Marking & Monitoring Tech |
We continue to rely on this project to provide the innovations needed to conduct multiple-recapture survival studies in the Snake and Columbia Rivers in a variety of habitats. We provide feedback to the project on the performance of their innovations. |
| BPA |
198910700 |
Statistical Support For Salmon |
Our study provides many of the PIT-tagged fish used in their analysis. |
| BPA |
199008000 |
Columbia Basin Pit-Tag Informa |
We, like all other PIT tag users in the basin, rely on this project to maintain the PIT tag database. |
| BPA |
199105100 |
M&E Statistical Support For Li |
Our study provides many of the PIT-tagged fish used in their analysis. |
| BPA |
199602000 |
Pit Tagging Spring/Summer Chin |
We utilize fish PIT-tagged from this study to estimate survival from hatcheries through the Snake River, to evaluate SARs based on juvenile migration history, and to help develop estimates of D. |
| Other: USACE |
2RL4SPTP00 |
Detection of PIT tags on piscivorous bird colonies in the Columbia River Basin |
We use the data generated from this study on recovery of PIT tags on bird colonies and relate to reach survival estimates. We also contribute many of the PIT tags later found on the colonies in their surveys. |
| Other: USACE |
BPS-00-11 |
Sampling PIT-tagged juvenile salmonids migrating in the Columbia River estuary |
The USACE provides 1/2 the funding for this element in our proposal through a cost sharing agreement with BPA. |
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| Section 6: Biological Objectives |
| Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project |
| Biological Objective |
Full Description |
Associated Subbasin Plan |
Strategy |
Page Nos |
| Estimates survival |
Provide estimates of survival (with standard errors) for juvenile salmonids (both hatchery and wild) migrating through the Snake and lower Columbia Rivers including estimates of survival from hatcheries and trap sites. |
None |
[Strategy left blank] |
[Pg no blank] |
| Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish |
Evaluate survival to adult return (SAR) of PIT-tagged fish with different passage histories and sources as juveniles from previous years. |
None |
[Strategy left blank] |
[Pg no blank] |
| Operate PIT tag trawl |
Operate the PIT tag trawl in the Columbia River estuary during the spring and summer smolt migrations. |
None |
[Strategy left blank] |
[Pg no blank] |
| Test model assumptions |
Evaluate the effects of fish health on detection probability and travel time of yearling Chinook salmon. |
None |
[Strategy left blank] |
[Pg no blank] |
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| Section 7: Work Elements |
| Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives |
| Work Element Name |
Work Element Title |
Description |
Start Date |
End Date |
Estimated Budget |
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation |
Obtain necessary federal (ESA) and state fish handling permits as required. |
Obtain necessary federal (ESA) and state fish handling permits and submit reports of past activities as required. |
1/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$17,232 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
Operate PIT tag trawl
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Manage and Administer Projects |
Prepare SOW, and Budget, and Attend Meetings. |
Prepare SOW and budget each year 90 days before contract expires. Attend required meetings associated with project management. May be required to attend BPA, Council, or CBFWA conferences and workshops. |
1/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$133,651 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish
Operate PIT tag trawl
Test model assumptions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report |
Produce Annual Report |
Produce and provide an annual report to BPA COTR summarizing results of research each year. |
8/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$542,453 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish
Operate PIT tag trawl
Test model assumptions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report |
Produce Status Reports |
Produce and provide quarterly status reports to BPA COTR regarding significant issues regarding project implementation. |
1/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$25,515 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish
Operate PIT tag trawl
Test model assumptions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data |
Analyze and interpret PIT tag data collected by the PIT tag trawl. |
Analyze and interpret PIT tag data collected by the PIT tag trawl. |
7/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$214,972 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Operate PIT tag trawl
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Focal Area: Systemwide
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
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| Analyze/Interpret Data |
Estimate detection probability and travel time for each group. |
Estimate detection probability using the Single Release Model and travel time for each group as far downstream as possible and compare their performance. |
7/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$453,590 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Test model assumptions
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Focal Area: Hydrosystem
Primary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Research
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| Analyze/Interpret Data |
Estimate survival for juvenile salmonids from trap sites and hatcheries to the first dam they encounter, through successive reaches, and the entire hydropower system each year. |
Estimate survival (with standard errors) for juvenile salmonids from trap sites and hatcheries to the first dam they encounter, through successive reaches, and the entire hydropower system each year using the Single Release Model. |
7/1/2007 |
10/1/2009 |
$543,071 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
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Focal Area: Hydrosystem
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
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| Analyze/Interpret Data |
Evaluate survival to adult return of PIT-tagged fish with different passage histories and sources as juveniles from previous years. |
Evaluate survival to adult return of PIT-tagged fish with different passage histories (i.e., fish detected at one or numerous dams, transported, never detected at a dam) and sources as juveniles (different hatcheries, traps, streams, tag sites) from previous years.
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1/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$453,590 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish
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Focal Area: Hydrosystem
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data |
Operate the PIT tag trawl |
Operate the PIT tag trawl during the spring and summer migrations to detect PIT tags from juvenile salmonids as they enter the Columbia River estuary. |
4/1/2007 |
8/31/2009 |
$1,914,503 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Operate PIT tag trawl
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Focal Area: Systemwide
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
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| Mark/Tag Animals |
PIT tag juvenile salmonids and release from a Snake River Basin hatchery. |
PIT tag juvenile salmonids and release from a Snake River Basin hatchery to evaluate the effects of fish health on detection probability and travel time. |
3/1/2007 |
4/15/2009 |
$347,541 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Test model assumptions
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Focal Area: Hydrosystem
Primary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Research
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| Mark/Tag Animals |
PIT tag juvenile salmonids at Lower Granite Dam for survival estimation. |
PIT tag juvenile wild spring/summer Chinook salmon (up to 20,000), wild steelhead (up to 20,000), and hatchery steelhead (up to 20,000) at Lower Granite Dam each year. |
4/1/2007 |
6/30/2009 |
$506,645 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
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Focal Area: Hydrosystem
Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
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| Submit/Acquire Data |
Download juvenile and adult PIT tag detection data from PTAGIS as needed. |
Download juvenile and adult PIT tag detection data from PTAGIS for juvenile salmonid survival estimation, travel time estimation, and adult return (SAR) estimation. |
1/1/2007 |
12/31/2009 |
$16,459 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Evaluate adult returns of PIT-tagged fish
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Submit/Acquire Data |
Submit and acquire PIT tag data on fish we tag at Lower Granite Dam and by others at hatcheries, traps, and other sites within the basin. |
Upload PIT tag data to PTAGIS from fish we tag at Lower Granite Dam. Download PIT tag data from PTAGIS on fish tagged and released at Lower Granite Dam (by us), and from trap sites, hatcheries, and other locations within the Snake and Columbia River Basins. |
4/1/2007 |
10/31/2009 |
$16,459 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Estimates survival
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Submit/Acquire Data |
Upload PIT tag data to PTAGIS. |
Upload PIT tag data from the two groups tagged at a Snake River Basin hatchery to PTAGIS. |
3/1/2007 |
4/30/2009 |
$16,459 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Test model assumptions
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Submit/Acquire Data |
Upload PIT tag data to PTAGIS. |
Upload PIT tag data collected by the PIT tag trawl daily to PTAGIS. |
4/1/2007 |
8/31/2009 |
$16,459 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Operate PIT tag trawl
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Section 8: Budget |
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| Itemized Estimated Budget |
| Item |
Note |
FY 2007 Cost |
FY 2008 Cost |
FY 2009 Cost |
| Personnel |
[blank] |
$542,500 |
$558,775 |
$575,538 |
| Fringe Benefits |
[blank] |
$143,763 |
$148,075 |
$152,518 |
| Supplies |
[blank] |
$42,850 |
$44,136 |
$45,460 |
| Travel |
[blank] |
$31,500 |
$32,445 |
$33,418 |
| Overhead |
[blank] |
$360,763 |
$371,585 |
$382,733 |
| Other |
Contract, Utilities, PIT Tags |
$567,000 |
$584,010 |
$601,530 |
| Totals |
$1,688,376 |
$1,739,026 |
$1,791,197 |
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| Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets |
| Total Itemized Budget | $5,218,599 |
| Total Work Element budget | $5,218,599 |
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| Cost sharing |
| Funding Source or Organization |
Item or Service Provided |
FY 2007 Est Value ($) |
FY 2008 Est Value ($) |
FY 2009 Est Value ($) |
Cash or in-kind? |
Status |
| USACE |
Pair trawl cost-share |
$740,100 |
$740,100 |
$740,100 |
Cash |
Confirmed |
| Totals |
$740,100 |
$740,100 |
$740,100 |
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| Section 9: Project Future |
| Project Future Costs and/or Termination |
| FY 2010 Est Budget |
FY 2011 Est Budget |
Comments |
| $1,844,933 |
$1,900,281 |
3.0% increase each year for salary grade level increases and inflation. |
| Future Operations & Maintenance Costs |
| As a regional RM&E program develops over the next several years, the numbers of fish released and release locations in this study may change to suit that effort. This may require additional funds. |
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| Termination Date |
Comments |
| Unknown |
Estimates of reach and system survival will be needed for the foreseeable future as long as structural and operational changes are made within the hydropower system to gauge success, and are required for BIOP check ins. |
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| Final Deliverables |
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| Section 10: Narrative |
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Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
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| Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results |
Account Type:
Expense |
No changes were made to this proposal |
NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$1,688,376 |
FY 2008 Budget
$1,739,026 |
FY 2009 Budget
$1,791,197 |
Total NPCC Rec
$5,218,599 |
| Budget Type: | Expense |
| Budget Category: | Basinwide |
| Recommendation: | Fund
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| Comments: |
NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$1,688,376 |
FY 2008 Budget
$1,739,026 |
FY 2009 Budget
$1,791,197 |
Total NPCC Rec
$5,218,599 |
FY 2007 MSRT Rec
$1,688,376 |
FY 2008 MSRT Rec
$1,739,026 |
FY 2009 MSRT Rec
$1,791,197 |
Total MSRT Rec
$5,218,599 |
| Budget Category: | Basinwide |
| Comments: |
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Local or MSRT Comments: The MSRT recommends funding this project at its requested levels. The reduction from 2006 funding level is due to removal of UW statistical support (moved to UW statistical support proposals).
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Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Fundable
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| NPCC Comments: The size and complexity of the project warrant periodic special review. The region is again advised to think about the future of this research and monitoring effort, which is a cornerstone of salmon evaluations in the mainstem of the lower Snake and Columbia rivers. This is a very well prepared proposal that rates high marks for all ISRP review criteria. The ISRP's positive comments on the FY 2000 and FY2003 proposals remain germane. The excellent publication record continues. New for the project since the last review is the evaluation of adult returns of PIT-tagged fish to further understand relationships among adult survival, juvenile survival, travel time, migration timing, and other factors, such as numbers of bypasses or passage routes that juveniles encountered during their downstream migration. This is a natural and worthwhile evolution of project objectives and will continue to keep this project a cornerstone of salmon survival evaluations in the mainstem. |
Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Fundable
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| NPCC Comments: The size and complexity of the project warrant periodic special review. The region is again advised to think about the future of this research and monitoring effort, which is a cornerstone of salmon evaluations in the mainstem of the lower Snake and Columbia rivers. This is a very well prepared proposal that rates high marks for all ISRP review criteria. The ISRP's positive comments on the FY 2000 and FY2003 proposals remain germane. The excellent publication record continues. New for the project since the last review is the evaluation of adult returns of PIT-tagged fish to further understand relationships among adult survival, juvenile survival, travel time, migration timing, and other factors, such as numbers of bypasses or passage routes that juveniles encountered during their downstream migration. This is a natural and worthwhile evolution of project objectives and will continue to keep this project a cornerstone of salmon survival evaluations in the mainstem. |
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