FY 2006 ProjectsFY 2006 Projectsforfor

Biological ResourcesBiological Resources

February 2-3, 2005, TWG meeting

U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey

B.1.  Terrestrial compliance B.1.  Terrestrial compliance monitoring (KAS and SWWF)monitoring (KAS and SWWF)

CMIN tasks/questions (5.1.1; 5.2.1; 6.7.1): CMIN tasks/questions (5.1.1; 5.2.1; 6.7.1): Determine and track the abundance and distribution of Kanab Determine and track the abundance and distribution of Kanab ambersnail at Vaseys Paradise in the lower zone (below 100,000 cambersnail at Vaseys Paradise in the lower zone (below 100,000 cfs) fs) and the upper zone (above 100,000 cfs).and the upper zone (above 100,000 cfs).Determine and track the size and composition of the habitat usedDetermine and track the size and composition of the habitat used by by Kanab ambersnail at Vaseys Paradise. Kanab ambersnail at Vaseys Paradise. Determine and track the abundance, distribution, and reproductivDetermine and track the abundance, distribution, and reproductive e success of southwestern willow flycatcher in the Colorado River success of southwestern willow flycatcher in the Colorado River ecosystem.ecosystem.

Data Acquisition: Data Acquisition: Spring and fall survey trips to Vaseys Paradise, logistics suppoSpring and fall survey trips to Vaseys Paradise, logistics supports rts Elves Chasm and Deer Creek translocation surveys.Elves Chasm and Deer Creek translocation surveys.Three surveys in May, June, July for SWWFThree surveys in May, June, July for SWWF

Data Management, Analysis, DisseminationData Management, Analysis, DisseminationData reports and data accessioned into GCMRC DatabaseData reports and data accessioned into GCMRC DatabaseIncorporation into SCORE reportIncorporation into SCORE report

Total Budget = $221,260.00

B.2. R&D B.2. R&D –– Aquatic Food Base, Organic Mass Aquatic Food Base, Organic Mass Balance, and Food web Linkage ProgramBalance, and Food web Linkage Program

Problem: Determine if food is limiting to fish community in CREProblem: Determine if food is limiting to fish community in CREWhat are the primary sources of food energyWhat are the primary sources of food energyNecessary step to food base monitoring developmentNecessary step to food base monitoring development

RIN RIN –– 11 of 23 research IN’s are ranked at 5 or above for in sequenci11 of 23 research IN’s are ranked at 5 or above for in sequencing ng processprocess——involve food limiting questions, food value, trophic linkages.  involve food limiting questions, food value, trophic linkages.  

CMIN (1.1.1 CMIN (1.1.1 –– 1.5.1): Determine and track composition and biomass of 1.5.1): Determine and track composition and biomass of primary producers, benthic invertebrates and drift in Glen Canyoprimary producers, benthic invertebrates and drift in Glen Canyon and n and below the Paria in the CRE.   below the Paria in the CRE.   

Objective:Objective:Define food web dynamics in the CRE for fisheries in Glen CanyonDefine food web dynamics in the CRE for fisheries in Glen Canyon and and below the Paria below the Paria Following linkage identification, develop monitoring methods thaFollowing linkage identification, develop monitoring methods that are t are biologically meaningful, cost effective and meet AMP needs.biologically meaningful, cost effective and meet AMP needs.

Total Food base, Organic mass balance budget = Total Food base, Organic mass balance budget = $460,575/yr.$460,575/yr.

B.3. CM B.3. CM -- Status and Trends of Downstream Status and Trends of Downstream Fish CommunityFish Community

Core Monitoring (CMIN 2.1.1; 2.1.2; 2.4.1) Core Monitoring (CMIN 2.1.1; 2.1.2; 2.4.1) Status and Trends of HBC in Little Colorado River and salmonids Status and Trends of HBC in Little Colorado River and salmonids in in the mainstemthe mainstemExploration of other methods for purposes of improving mainstem Exploration of other methods for purposes of improving mainstem monitoring efforts and CMIN 2.4.1; 2.6.1.monitoring efforts and CMIN 2.4.1; 2.6.1.

Data AcquisitionData AcquisitionSpring/fall abundance assessment 15 km; spring abundance Spring/fall abundance assessment 15 km; spring abundance assessment lower 1200 m.assessment lower 1200 m.Spring electroshocking mainstem trip Spring electroshocking mainstem trip –– salmonidssalmonidsIncorporation of section below Diamond Creek in monitoring data Incorporation of section below Diamond Creek in monitoring data set.set.Backwaters seining trip, HBC aggregations in mainstemBackwaters seining trip, HBC aggregations in mainstem

Data analysis, management, disseminationData analysis, management, disseminationTrip reports, electronic data delivered to GCMRCTrip reports, electronic data delivered to GCMRCAnnual reportsAnnual reportsIncorporation of findings into SCORE reportIncorporation of findings into SCORE report

Total S&T Downstream Fish Community Budget = $967,725/yr

B.4. CM B.4. CM –– Status & Trends of Lees Status & Trends of Lees Ferry troutFerry trout

CMIN tasks/questions (4.1.1CMIN tasks/questions (4.1.1--4.1.7): Determine...pop est. age II +; 4.1.7): Determine...pop est. age II +; Proportional stock density; growth rate; +/Proportional stock density; growth rate; +/-- whirling disease; spawning whirling disease; spawning habitat quality/quantity; % natural recruitment. habitat quality/quantity; % natural recruitment. 

Acquisition: Acquisition: Creel program Creel program –– angler use, catch and harvest (surrogate for abundance) angler use, catch and harvest (surrogate for abundance) CMIN 4.1 CMIN 4.1 

Monthly sampling  Monthly sampling  

Electrofishing Electrofishing –– size composition, relative abundance, condition, whirling size composition, relative abundance, condition, whirling disease samples. CMIN 4.1.2, 3, 4, 5disease samples. CMIN 4.1.2, 3, 4, 5

3 times/year, 9 fixed and 27 stratified random sample sites.3 times/year, 9 fixed and 27 stratified random sample sites.Detects 6Detects 6--10% linear change in abundance over 510% linear change in abundance over 5--years.years.

Data Mgmt, Analysis, DisseminationData Mgmt, Analysis, DisseminationAnnual reports from principle investigator, results incorporatedAnnual reports from principle investigator, results incorporated into SCOREinto SCOREData accessioned into GCMRC DatabaseData accessioned into GCMRC Database

Total S&T Lees Ferry Trout Budget = $118,450/yrTotal S&T Lees Ferry Trout Budget = $118,450/yr

B.5. HCA: Concurrent Estimates of B.5. HCA: Concurrent Estimates of 

Recovery ProgramRecovery ProgramInIn--stream concurrent estimatesstream concurrent estimatesSimulation modeling Simulation modeling –– outcome of spring 2005 workshop will be outcome of spring 2005 workshop will be used to determine the necessity of field used to determine the necessity of field Funds may be used for other HCA project Funds may be used for other HCA project –– e.g., warm water species e.g., warm water species suppressionsuppression

Data analysis, management, disseminationData analysis, management, disseminationTrip reports, electronic data delivered to GCMRCTrip reports, electronic data delivered to GCMRCAnnual reportsAnnual reportsIncorporation of findings into SCORE reportIncorporation of findings into SCORE report

Humpback ChubHumpback Chub

Total Concurrent estimate budget = $250,240/yr.

B.1. Terrestrial Monitoring

FUNDING HISTORY Fiscal year

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Outside GCMRC Science/Labor 10,000 30,000 21,000 22,000 55,000

Logistics Field Support 40,000 33,000 37,000 35,000 45,000

Project Related Travel/Training — — — — 5000

Operations/Supplies 16,000 6,000 7,000 7,000 0

GCMRC Salaries 16,000 12,000 14,000 15,000 87,400

Project Subtotal — — — — 192,400

DOI Customer Burden (15%) — — — — 28,860

Project Total 82,000 81,000 79,000 79,000 221,260

% Total Outsourced 48% 69% 64% 63% 29%

B. 2. Aquatic Food Base Initiative

FUNDING HISTORY Fiscal year

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Outside GCMRC Science/Labor N/A N/A 160,000 220,000 216,000

Logistics Field Support N/A N/A 40,000 40,000 100,000

Project Related Travel/Training — — — — 5,000

Operations/Supplies N/A N/A 18,000 25,000 0

GCMRC Salaries N/A N/A 30,000 30,000 79,500

Project Subtotal — — — — 400,500

DOI Customer Burden (15%) — — — — 60,075

Project Total N/A N/A 248,000 315,000 460,575

% Total Outsourced N/A N/A ~79% ~81% 54%

B.3. Downstream Fish Monitoring

FUNDING HISTORY Fiscal year

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Outside GCMRC Science/Labor 469,000 570,000 596,000 546,000 550,000

Logistics Field Support 176,000 153,000 150,000 150,000 150,000

Project Related Travel/Training — — — — 5,000

Operations/Supplies 0 15,000 30,000 30,000 20,000

GCMRC Salaries 28,000 71,000 94,000 94,000 116,500

Project Subtotal — — — — 841,500

DOI Customer Burden (15%) — — — — 126,225

Project Total 673,000 809,000 870,000 820,000 967,725

% Total Outsourced 92% 88% 84% 83% 65%

B.4. Lees Ferry Trout

FUNDING HISTORY Fiscal year

2003 2004 2005 2006

Outside GCMRC Science/Labor 90,000 116,000 80,000 90,000

Logistics Field Support 20,000 20,000 10,000 13,000

Project Related Travel/Training — — — —

Operations/Supplies 10,000 16,000 10,000 0

GCMRC Salaries 18,000 9,000 11,000 0

Project Subtotal — — — 103,000

DOI Customer Burden (15%) — — — 15,450

Project Total 138,000 161,000 111,000 118,450

% Total Outsourced 78% 83% 85% 87%

B.5. HCA – Concurrent Estimates

FUNDING HISTORY Fiscal year

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Outside GCMRC Science/Labor NA

NA NA NA59,100

Logistics Field Support NA NA NA NA 95,000

Project Related Travel/Training

NA NA NA NA0

Operations/Supplies NA NA NA NA 0

GCMRC Salaries NA NA NA NA 63,500

Project Subtotal NA NA NA NA 217,600

DOI Customer Burden (15%)

NA NA NA NA32,640

Project Total NA NA NA NA 250,240

% Total Outsourced NA NA NA NA 27%

- FY 2006 ProjectsforBiological Resources
- B.1.  Terrestrial compliance monitoring (KAS and SWWF)
- B.2. R&D – Aquatic Food Base, Organic Mass Balance, and Food web Linkage Program
- B.4. CM – Status & Trends of Lees Ferry trout
- B.1. Terrestrial Monitoring
- B. 2. Aquatic Food Base Initiative
- B.3. Downstream Fish Monitoring
- B.4. Lees Ferry Trout
- B.5. HCA – Concurrent Estimates