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1994 Columbia River Basin Fish and Wildlife Program |
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10.5 Bull Trout and Other Native Salmonid Mitigation
10.5A Study and Evaluate Bull Trout Populations
Bull trout were once abundant in the Columbia River Basin. Population levels have declined in some areas, thereby raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of the species. The measures below call for studies and evaluations. The Council believes these studies and evaluations should be undertaken and completed quickly, and on-the-ground projects identified and implemented as soon as possible to address the needs of this species. In addition, these studies should be coordinated to avoid redundant work and to increase the potential for learning.
Bonneville, Other Federal Agencies, States, Hydroelectric Project Owners and Other Entities as Appropriate
10.5A.1 Fund bull trout population and habitat surveys in the Middle Fork Willamette and McKenzie River systems and habitat improvements identified in the surveys to benefit bull trout.
10.5A.2 Fund a study of the status, life history, habitat needs and limiting factors for bull trout populations in the Deschutes, Grande Ronde, Hood, John Day and Umatilla subbasins.
10.5A.3 Fund the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to initiate a comprehensive genetic sampling program for bull trout in the Flathead River Basin.
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
10.5A.4 Initiate a comprehensive genetic sampling program for bull trout in the Flathead River Basin to provide basic genetic information needed for rebuilding bull trout populations, including the use of supplementation for rebuilding purposes, as well as to identify non-lethal genetic sampling techniques.
Bonneville
10.5A.5 In consultation with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and appropriate tribes, fund an investigation of the life history, habitat needs and threats to persistence of bull trout and a genetic sampling program for bull trout in the Lake Pend Oreille system.
10.5A.6 In consultation with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Yakama Indian Nation, fund a study of the life histories and limiting factors for bull trout populations residing in the following Bonneville Reservoir tributaries: Wind, Little White Salmon, White Salmon and Klickitat rivers. The purposes of the study include:
- determine presence and abundance of juvenile and adult bull trout;
- compare the genetic make up of stocks found with each other and stocks outside the study area;
- determine the amount of suitable bull trout habitat available in the tributaries;
- determine limiting factors for bull trout production; and
- develop a management plan for bull trout on tributaries to the Bonneville Reservoir.
10.5B Study and Evaluate Native Salmonid Populations Above Hells Canyon Dam
Bonneville, Other Federal Agencies, States, Hydroelectric Project Owners and Other Entities as Appropriate
10.5B.1 In consultation with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Burns Paiute Tribe, fund an investigation of the life history, habitat needs and threats to persistence of native salmonids upstream of Hells Canyon Dam in the Snake River and its tributaries.
10.5B.2 In consultation with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and Burns Paiute Tribe, fund the initiation of a comprehensive genetic sampling program for native salmonids upstream of Hells Canyon Dam in the Snake River and its tributaries.