March 1, 2005
Yakima/Huntsville Screen Evaluation Project
Statement of Work and Budget 2005

BPA Project Number:  198506200
Yakima/Huntsville Screen Evaluation Project
Contract Number:
Contract Title:  1985-062-00 Yakima/Huntsville Screens Evaluation
Performance/Budget Period: 4/1/05-3/31/06

Mickie A. Chamness
Staff Scientist and Project Manager
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
P.O. Box 999, MS K6-85
Richland, Washington 99352
(509) 372-1202/Fax (509) 372-3515
mickie.chamness@pnl.gov

Julie L. Hughes
Senior Contracts Specialist
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
P.O. Box 999, MS K6-79
Richland, Washington 99352
(509) 372-3943/(509) 376-9317
julie.hughes@pnl.gov

Kathy Lavender
Financial Administrator
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
P.O. Box 999, MS K6-84
Richland, Washington 99352
(509) 376-1724/(509) 373-1153
kathy.lavender@pnl.gov

Project Goal

The goal of this project is to provide an evaluation of fish screening facilities in the Yakima River and Walla Walla Basins, Washington to ensure that screening facilities correct structural problems that interfere with the passage of anadromous fish, and to evaluate proposed operational or design changes that might enhance the protection of juvenile salmonids.

Background

Evaluation of 7 Phase I sites in the Yakima Basin from 1985 through 1990 relied heavily on the use of release-and-recapture tests with hatchery fish to monitor major fisheries concerns such as the potential for injury, migration delay, and screen integrity.  Measurements of approach and sweep velocity in front of the screens and flow through the fish bypass system were completed at 8 sites to determine if screening facilities satisfied design criteria established to ensure safe fish passage conditions.  The methods and results of Phase I evaluations are presented in BPA annual reports (Abernethy et al. 1989, 1990; Neitzel et al. 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990 a,b,c). Due to the large number of Phase II screening facilities, the expense of conducting release-and-recapture tests with fish, and other constraints, such as gaining approval to acquire and release fish stocks for research, we developed new methods and strategies to evaluate Phase II fish screens.  Using the new methods and technologies, we determined if screening facilities protect fish by monitoring if the sites were; 1) properly equipped to provide safe fish passage; 2) operated within their design limits; and 3) properly maintained in a "fish-tight" condition.   Using these 3 benchmarks, we streamlined the evaluation process and documented the performance of 9 Phase II fish screening facilities in Washington and dozens more in Idaho in 1994 and up to 23 Phase II fish screening facilities in Washington in 1997 through 2003 (Blanton et al. 1998; 1999; 2001; Carter et al. 2002; 2003).  Twenty five screens were evaluated in 2004. We also were able to identify fish species and monitor and fish behavior, document sedimentation and debris buildup, and document aberrant flow patterns in the screen forebay by observing particle drift and eddies.  Although the techniques provide the groundwork for monitoring and documenting screening facility performance, data collection procedures must be further refined and improved in order to develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) process to "certify" or "audit" fish screen facilities." PNNL will complete two objectives in FY 2005:

1. Conduct evaluations of up to 25 fish screening facilities in the Yakima and Walla Walla Basins (Table 1) using a 3-step approach that includes measurement of water velocities near the screen surface, an underwater video survey of the screens and seals, and general operational conditions.
2. Continue to implement a standardized protocol for identifying, correcting, and following up any problems that may be discovered during our evaluations.

Location of Project

This project is being conducted at up to 25 Phase II fish screening facilities in the Yakima and Walla Walla River Basin, Washington.

BPA-Furnished Property or Services

There are no BPA-furnished property or services on this project.

Work to Be Performed

The approach to evaluating Phase II screens includes two types of tasks; in-field, on-site evaluation of operating screens; and implementation of a problem identification, correction, and follow up protocol.  

Task I-A, Field Evaluations - During 2005, we will examine up to 25 fish screening facilities in the Yakima and Walla Walla Basins and evaluate their operation using the 3-step approach (Table 1).  We will determine if sites are properly equipped to provide safe, efficient fish bypass by reviewing design drawings, operating procedures, and components installed and in use at the facility.  We will monitor approach and sweep velocities in front of the screens and in the fish bypass to determine if the facilities meet fish passage criteria.  Screen integrity will be monitored by completing "real-time" inspections of sites using underwater video technology.  The second and third evaluations may include a reduced number of sites, with emphasis being placed on those that showed some indication of problems during the initial round of evaluations.  Evaluation results will be placed on electronic networks that are linked to BPA and PNNL homepages (https://www.bpa.gov/ and https://www.pnnl.gov/ecology/Projects/Screen/Reports.htm, respectively).  Open lines of communication among cooperating agencies will result in a more rapid response to correct failures or deficiencies.

Task I-B, Problem identification protocol task - We will continue to implement a standardized protocol for identifying, correcting, and following up any problems that may be discovered during our evaluations.  As in the past, problems identified in the field will be reported to the WDFW or USBR screen shop immediately via voice phone with email confirmation.  In addition problems identified in the laboratory during review of the underwater video tapes and velocity data will be reported to the WDFW screen shop.  We will document the problem on a problem identification/reporting form and perform follow-up visits to determine whether the problem has been rectified within one week after the screens O&M staff has informed us that the problem has been fixed.  Timing of the follow-up evaluation will depend on the time of year, with more rapid follow-ups occurring when anadromous smolts are emigrating.  If screens O&M staff has not responded to the problem identification within one week, a repeat notification will be issued.  Response times and effectiveness of repairs/modifications will be included as a separate section in the annual reports.  

Task 1-C, Communication of Screens Evaluation information at relevant meetings - Information collected during the evaluation of fish screens in the Yakima Basin is of interest to fisheries and habitat managers within and outside of the Yakima River Basin. One PNNL staff member may attend meetings or workshops to present pertinent information obtained through the performance of this contract.  

Table 1. Phase II fish screens evaluated in the Yakima Basin.

SITE NUMBER / LOCATION / SCREENS IN OPERATION / PNNL EVALUATIONS / SCHEDULED FOR EVALUATION
54 Bachelor/Hatton Screens / YES / 1994, 1997-2004 / 2005
66 Bull Diversion Screens / NO / 1997-2004 / Removed winter 2004
64 Clark Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
52 Congdon Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
68 Ellensburg Mill Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
58 Fruitvale Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
43 Gleed Ditch Screens / YES / 1994, 1997-2004 / 2005
38 John Cox / YES / 2000-2004 / 2005
53 Kelley/Lowry Screens / YES / 1994, 1997-2004 / 2005
41 Kiona Screens / NO / 1993  / Removed 1996
67 Lindsey Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
46 Lower WIP Screen/Ladder / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
42 Naches/Cowiche Screens / YES / 1994, 1997-2004 / 2005
56 Naches/Selah Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
44 New Cascade Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
     Packwood / YES / 2004 / 2005
82 Powell-LaFortune / YES / 2001-2004 / 2005
     Selah-Moxee / YES / 2004 / 2005
48 Snipes/Allen Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
49 Taylor Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
47 Toppenish Pump Screen / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
59 Union Gap Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
65 Upper WIP Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
83 Wilson Creek / YES / 2001-2004 / 2005
57 Yakima-Tieton Screens / YES / 1997-2004 / 2005
20 Younger / YES / 1999-2004 / 2005
     Huntsville Mill/YES//2005

Deliverables

Information collected during field studies in 2005 will be presented to BPA as a technical report.  The report will include site descriptions, the methods we used to make our evaluations, the results and discussion of our evaluations, and recommendations on how to improve monitoring methods, operating procedures, screen operations, and facility maintenance to address problems.  In addition, results of technical assistance efforts will be sent to BPA as letter reports, with copies going to the other agencies involved with the screening facility.  Reports will be placed at https://www.bpa.gov/ and https://www.pnnl.gov/ecology/Projects/Screen/Reports.htm .  Problems associated with operations and maintenance will also be reported verbally to the agencies responsible for daily operation of a screening facility. Finally, brief monthly reports including current and planned activities, problems, and budget summaries will be transmitted via email.

Budget

The period of performance and cost breakdown will be provided to BPA by Battelle contracts.  

Schedule

The screen evaluations will be completed in May, June and September.  Data summarization and analysis will occur throughout the entire time period of this contract and findings will be reported in the annual report in December, 2005.

Equipment and Facilities

List of Equipment available for use on this task:  

• Four-wheel drive pick-up or SUV
• Deep Sea Power & Light underwater camera
• Video recording system
• Video glasses
• Flow meter
• Personal computer

Modifications to this Statement of Work

If necessary, proposed modifications to this statement of work will be submitted to the Technical Representative.  Modifications will be made only after approval from the Technical Representative, and will be indicated in writing as an amendment to the existing statement of work.

Project Manager

Mickie Chamness, Staff Scientist, Ecology Group, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Post Office Box 999, MS K6-85, Richland, Washington, 99352, Telephone (509) 372-1202, FAX (509) 372-3515, email - mickie.chamness@pnl.gov

Collaborative Arrangements and Coordination  

For the field evaluation task, we will work primarily with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the US Bureau of Reclamation.  Our work may also require some coordination with irrigation districts and the Yakama Nation.  For the technical assistance task, we will coordinate with and provide assistance primarily to the WDF&W and US Bureau of Reclamation, but also to any other fisheries agency approved by BPA, such as the NOAA Fisheries or fisheries agencies from Oregon or Idaho.

References
Abernethy, C.S., D.A. Neitzel, and W.V. Mavros.  1996.  Movement and Injury Rates for Three Life Stages of Spring Chinook Salmon Oncorhychus tshawytscha:  A Comparison of Submerged Orifices and an Overflow Weir for Fish Bypass in a Modular Rotary Drum Fish Screen.  Prepared by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington for the Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon.

Abernethy,  C. S., D. A. Neitzel, and E. W. Lusty.  1990.  Velocity Measurements at Three Fish Screening Facilities in the Yakima River Basin. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Abernethy, C. S., D. A. Neitzel, and E. W. Lusty.  1989.  Velocity Measurements at Six Fish Screening Facilities in the Yakima River Basin.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Blanton, S. L., D. A. Neitzel, and C. S. Abernethy. 1998. Washington Phase II Fish Diversion Screen Evaluations in the Yakima River Basin, 1997. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.  

Blanton, S. L., G. A. McMichael, and D.A. Neitzel. 1999. Washington Phase II Fish Diversion Screen Evaluations in the Yakima River Basin, 1998. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Blanton, S. L., G. A. McMichael, and D.A. Neitzel. 2000. Washington Phase II Fish Diversion Screen Evaluations in the Yakima River Basin, 1999. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.  

Carter, J. A., G. A. McMichael, M. A. Chamness. 2003. Yakima River Basin Phase II Fish Screen Evaluations, 2002. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Carter, J. A., G. A. McMichael, M. A. Chamness. 2002. Yakima River Basin Phase II Fish Screen Evaluations, 2001. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Mueller, R.P., C.S. Abernethy, and D.A. Neitzel.  1994.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Dryden Fish Screen Facility. Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D.A., S.L. Blanton, C.S. Abernethy, and D.S. Daly.  1996.  Movement of Fall Chinook Salmon Fry Oncorhynchus tshawytscha:  A Comparison of Approach Angles for Fish Bypass in a Modular Rotary Drum Fish Screen.  Prepared by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington for the Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, and E. W. Lusty.  1990a.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Wapato, Sunnyside, and Toppenish Creek Canal Fish Screening Facilities, Spring 1988.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, and E. W. Lusty.  1990b.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Westside Ditch and Wapato Canal Fish Screening Facilities, Spring 1989.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, and G. A. Martenson.  1990c.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Westside Ditch and Town Canal Fish Screening Facilities, Spring 1990.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, E. W. Lusty, and S. J. Wampler.  1988.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Richland and Wapato Canal Fish Screening Facility, Spring 1987.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, and E. W. Lusty.  1986.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Richland and Toppenish/Satus Canal Fish Screening Facility, Spring 1986.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Neitzel, D. A., C. S. Abernethy, E. W. Lusty, and L. A. Prohammer.  1985.  A Fisheries Evaluation of the Sunnyside Canal Fish Screening Facility, Spring 1985.  Prepared for the Bonneville Power Administration by the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington.

Northwest Power Planning Council (NPPC). 1984.  Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.  Northwest Power Planning Council, Portland, Oregon.

Northwest Power Planning Council (NPPC). 1987.  Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.  Northwest Power Planning Council, Portland, Oregon.

Northwest Power Planning Council (NPPC). 1994.  Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.  Northwest Power Planning Council, Portland, Oregon.