2001-053-00: Project Summary

Project 2001-053-00 - Reintroduction of Chum in Duncan Creek

General

Project Number:

2001-053-00

Title:

Reintroduction of Chum in Duncan Creek

Summary:

Duncan Creek was a historically important spawning area for chum salmon, estimated returns of 500 adults annually. In 1963, a dam and culvert were placed near the mouth of the creek; returns rapidly declined and by 1969 chum salmon were extirpated. A three-pronged approach is being used to reestablish a self-sustaining chum salmon population in Duncan Creek. First, the original dam structure was replaced in 2000 to provide dual usage of the area, a lake from June 1 through October 15 and a pre-impoundment configuration providing access to and from salmonid spawning grounds (creek and spawning channels) from October 16 to May 31. Second, spawning channels were constructed in fall of 2001. Channels are located in historical chum salmon spawning areas with natural springs/seeps providing the water. Third, beginning fall of 2001, and occurring annually since, chum salmon brood stock have been collected from nearby spawning areas and used in supplementation programs at Duncan Creek. Three methods of reintroduction are being evaluated. The first is natural straying from adjacent spawning populations. The second is direct adult supplementation into the spawning channels above monitoring weirs. The third is fed-fry supplementation releases via artificial propagation. An intensive and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation program is associated with the supplementation program. Fry resulting from supplementation methods are marked allowing statistical comparison of adult returns and fry-to-adult survival rates between the two artificial reintroduction methods. The success of this habitat as a spawning refugia is evaluated by egg-to-fry and fry-to-adult survival rates and monitoring a variety of physical parameters in the channels. This proposal seeks to continue brood stock collection for supplementation, and if deemed necessary a salvage operation, and the monitoring and evaluation associated with these activities. Results from this project will provide the background and framework to successfully implement other chum salmon reintroduction projects in the Lower Columbia River domain.

Proposer:

None

Proponent Orgs:

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (Govt - State)

Starting FY:

2002

Ending FY:

2011

BPA PM:

John Baugher (Inactive)

Stage:

Closed - Project Status Report

Area:

Province	Subbasin	%
Lower Columbia	Columbia Lower	100.00%

Purpose:

Artificial Production

Emphasis:

RM and E

Focal Species:

Chum - Columbia River ESU

Species Benefit:

Anadromous: 100.0% Resident: 0.0% Wildlife: 0.0%

Tags:

Estuary (Public Tags)
RME Cat Review - Remove from AP portfolio (Public Tags)
WA - by WE Location Expenditure (Public Tags)

Special:

None

BiOp Association:

FCRPS 2008 – view list of FCRPS 2008 BiOp Actions

RPA 42.9 CR Chum-Fund program to re-introduce in Duncan Creek,
RPA 42.9 CR Chum-Fund program to re-introduce in Duncan Creek,
RPA 42.9 CR Chum-Fund program to re-introduce in Duncan Creek,
RPA 42.10 CR Chum-Fund projects in tributaries below BON,
RPA 42.10 CR Chum-Fund projects in tributaries below BON,
RPA 42.10 CR Chum-Fund projects in tributaries below BON

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Financials

Financials - Budgets

Summary of Budgets

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No Decided Budget Transfers

Pending Budget Decision? No

Financials - Cost Share

Actual Project Cost Share

Current Fiscal Year — 2024

Cost Share Partner	Total Proposed Contribution	Total Confirmed Contribution
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Previous Fiscal Years

Fiscal Year	Total Contributions	% of Budget
2011	$0	0%
2010	$70,000	30%
2009	$70,000	31%
2008	$70,000	27%
2007	$66,389	22%

Financials - Contracts

Contracts

The table below contains contracts with the following statuses: Active, Closed, Complete, History, Issued.
* "Total Contracted Amount" column includes contracted amount from both capital and expense components of the contract.

Expense Contracts:

Number	Contractor Name	Title	Status	Total Contracted Amount	Dates
6388 REL 1 SOW	Applied Archaeological Research	DUNCAN CREEK CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY	History	$6,661	8/24/2001 - 12/30/2001
7373 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	2001-053-00 RE-INTRO OF LOWER COLUMBIA R. CHUM SALMON INTO DUNCA	History	$1,110,780	9/17/2001 - 9/30/2004
20932 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	PI 2001-053-00 DUNCAN CREEK CHUM	History	$237,524	10/1/2004 - 9/30/2005
24226 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	200105300 EXP DUNCAN CREEK CHUM	History	$532,420	10/1/2005 - 9/30/2007
35064 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	200105300 EXP DUNCAN CREEK CHUM SOW 08	History	$187,186	10/1/2007 - 10/31/2008
39075 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	200105300 EXP DUNCAN CREEK CHUM SOW 09	History	$155,976	10/1/2008 - 12/31/2009
44313 SOW	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	2001-053-00 EXP DUNCAN CREEK CHUM SOW 2010	History	$145,165	10/1/2009 - 9/30/2010

Performance

Annual Progress Reports
Expected (since FY2004):	6
Completed:	1
On time:	1

Status Reports
Completed:	23
On time:	16
Avg Days Late:	5

								Count of Contract Deliverables
Earliest Contract	Subsequent Contracts	Title	Contractor	Earliest Start	Latest End	Latest Status	Accepted Reports	Complete	Green	Yellow	Red	Total	% Green and Complete	Canceled
7373	20932, 24226, 35064, 39075, 44313	2001-053-00 EXP DUNCAN CREEK CHUM SOW 2010	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission	09/17/2001	09/30/2010	History	23	131	0	0	19	150	87.33%	1
Project Totals							23	131	0	0	19	150	87.33%	1

Assessments

The table content is updated frequently and thus contains more recent information than what was in the original proposal reviewed by ISRP and Council.

Review: FY07-09 Solicitation Review

Council Recommendation

Assessment Number:	2001-053-00-NPCC-20090924
Project:	2001-053-00 - Reintroduction of Chum in Duncan Creek
Review:	FY07-09 Solicitation Review
Approved Date:	10/23/2006
Recommendation:	Fund
Comments:	Budget reductions not specific. Project to be implemented as proposed with reduced scope.

Independent Scientific Review Panel Assessment

Final Round ISRP Comment:
Assessment Number:	2001-053-00-ISRP-20060831
Project:	2001-053-00 - Reintroduction of Chum in Duncan Creek
Review:	FY07-09 Solicitation Review
Completed Date:	8/31/2006
Final Round ISRP Date:	None
Final Round ISRP Rating:	Meets Scientific Review Criteria
This project meets the ISRP review criteria. This project would benefit by being framed in the context of providing information beyond the project itself. This project has a reasonable likelihood of success. However, benefits are unknown at this time. Whether chum will use the reconstructed Duncan creek is not yet clear. If the reconstructed creek is not suitable this will benefit management for the species by reducing uncertainty about one restoration strategy. It might also indicate some major changes with the ecosystem have resulted in reduced habitat quality for chum. The proposal provides a good history of spending and results, highlighting major accomplishments, which is appreciated. To date, the success with returning hatchery fish looks poor. The population estimates in table 5 and table 6 have some numbers that need to be reconciled. Returns to the Duncan creek trap (2) is not encouraging. Equally of concern is the lack of any recovered adults from releases of hatchery juveniles. This project is justified in terms of its duration for about 12 years. A mid-term results review, however, will be needed to justify ongoing funding.
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Legal Assessment (In-Lieu)

Assessment Number:	2001-053-00-INLIEU-20090521
Project Number:	2001-053-00
Review:	FY07-09 Solicitation Review
Completed Date:	10/6/2006
In Lieu Rating:	No Problems Exist
Cost Share Rating:	None
Comment:	Reintroduction in mitigation for FCRPS mainstem impacts.

Capital Assessment

Assessment Number:	2001-053-00-CAPITAL-20090618
Project Number:	2001-053-00
Review:	FY07-09 Solicitation Review
Completed Date:	2/27/2007
Capital Rating:	Does Not Qualify for Capital Funding
Capital Asset Category:	None
Comment:	None

Project Relationships

Project Relationships:	This project Merged To 2008-710-00 effective on 6/10/2010 Relationship Description: Starting in FY11, work and budgets from projects 1999-003-01 (Part of budget will stay with 1999-003-01), 2001-053-00 and 2008-710-00 are combined into 2008-710-00.

Project Contacts

Name	Role	Organization
Todd Hillson	Project Lead	Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
Pam Kahut	Administrative Contact	Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
John Baugher (Inactive)	Project Manager	Bonneville Power Administration
Rosemary Mazaika (Inactive)	Supervisor	Bonneville Power Administration

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