Chris Ellings' presentation on Chinook recovery during the 2014 Annual Program Review. Please download and view as a PowerPoint presentation to avoid compatibility issues.
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The document discusses the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would transport crude oil from Canada through the U.S. to Texas. It notes concerns about the pipeline's proposed route through Nebraska's ecologically sensitive Sandhills region, which contains important wetlands and groundwater resources. While the pipeline may provide economic benefits, there are environmental risks like contamination from potential oil spills that could harm the Sandhills and Ogallala Aquifer. The document examines these issues and potential impacts through maps, photos from the Sandhills region, and discussions of previous pipeline oil spills.
Chinook Stock Monitoring: Spawning Surveys, Escapement Estimates and ForecastsNisqually River Council
This document summarizes annual monitoring of Nisqually River Chinook salmon. Spawning surveys were conducted weekly from August to October to estimate escapement, examine sex ratios and determine natural vs. hatchery origin. Methods included identifying live and dead fish, and marking redd locations. The 2014 forecasted return was 31,482 fish based on brood year releases and survival rates. Escapement estimates were calculated using weir and carcass survey data. Future work includes further assessing the impact of the new weir and improving escapement estimates.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe and other partners launched a pilot project assessing salmon habitat on 3 Nisqually tributaries. Claire Williamson presented at the January 2017 NRC meeting.
Peter Thermos (Northwest Products Stewardship Council) addressed the Nisqually River Council at the December meeting. He spoke about the need for product stewardship in Washington for environmental and public health.
Sarah Hamman (Center for Natural Lands Management) presented on a recent research project aimed at using multiple eradication methods to remove reed canary grass from sites along Muck Creek on JBLM. Sarah presented at the January 2017 NRC meeting.
This document summarizes the Nisqually River Chinook salmon recovery plan, including long term goals of sustaining natural populations and harvest. It outlines priority habitat restoration projects, and strategies to reduce impacts of hatchery fish on natural populations through a seasonal weir and integrated hatchery program. The schedule for the upcoming Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant round is also provided. The Council is asked to approve the updated workplan, a public comment period, and the funding schedule.
The document discusses the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would transport crude oil from Canada through the U.S. to Texas. It notes concerns about the pipeline's proposed route through Nebraska's ecologically sensitive Sandhills region, which contains important wetlands and groundwater resources. While the pipeline may provide economic benefits, there are environmental risks like contamination from potential oil spills that could harm the Sandhills and Ogallala Aquifer. The document examines these issues and potential impacts through maps, photos from the Sandhills region, and discussions of previous pipeline oil spills.
Chinook Stock Monitoring: Spawning Surveys, Escapement Estimates and ForecastsNisqually River Council
This document summarizes annual monitoring of Nisqually River Chinook salmon. Spawning surveys were conducted weekly from August to October to estimate escapement, examine sex ratios and determine natural vs. hatchery origin. Methods included identifying live and dead fish, and marking redd locations. The 2014 forecasted return was 31,482 fish based on brood year releases and survival rates. Escapement estimates were calculated using weir and carcass survey data. Future work includes further assessing the impact of the new weir and improving escapement estimates.
The Yil-Me-Hu, the salmon recovery newsletter of the Nisqually Watershed, is produced annually by the Nisqually Indian Tribe and Nisqually River Council.
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group, Nisqually Indian Tribe and other partners launched a pilot project assessing salmon habitat on 3 Nisqually tributaries. Claire Williamson presented at the January 2017 NRC meeting.
Peter Thermos (Northwest Products Stewardship Council) addressed the Nisqually River Council at the December meeting. He spoke about the need for product stewardship in Washington for environmental and public health.
Sarah Hamman (Center for Natural Lands Management) presented on a recent research project aimed at using multiple eradication methods to remove reed canary grass from sites along Muck Creek on JBLM. Sarah presented at the January 2017 NRC meeting.
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This article discusses the important role that volunteers play in restoring habitat in the Nisqually Watershed. It notes that volunteers dedicate significant time and effort to activities like planting trees, removing invasive plants, monitoring fish and wildlife, and educating the community. Specifically, it highlights that over 700 adults and 2,200 students have contributed over 6,000 hours to restoration plantings in the Ohop Valley. Volunteers also conduct long-term water quality and salmon monitoring efforts. The article promotes upcoming volunteer opportunities in the watershed.
Dep head of bay oyster project jam bay task force fall 2017 updateecowatchers
This project aims to establish a self-sustaining oyster population in Jamaica Bay through the creation of oyster "donor" and "receiving" beds. The donor system contains over 30,000 adult and 400,000 juvenile oysters that are reproducing and releasing larvae. Four receiving reefs were constructed and preliminary surveys found them intact with low algae. So far no oyster spat has been detected on collectors. Benthic trays and water quality sampling are also being used to study the habitat and water filtration benefits of the oysters.
This document summarizes a study that tracked the origins of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Nisqually River estuary using coded wire tags. The study found that most fish caught came from local Nisqually River hatcheries, but fish also originated from hatcheries in the Green, Puyallup, and Skykomish Rivers. The tagging data provides insights into the fish's migration patterns and survival rates, helping managers evaluate hatchery programs and protect wild salmon populations.
1) The Nisqually Steelhead population plummeted in the early 1990s, with current smolt to adult survival around 1%.
2) Goals and objectives for steelhead recovery were developed based on co-manager discussions, including short and long term conservation, habitat, and harvest metrics.
3) Habitat restoration priorities identified through EDT modeling include the Mashel River, Muck Creek, and small prairie tributaries, while protection priorities include the Nisqually River mainstem.
- A study analyzed land use and habitat changes in the lower Nisqually River valley over the past 60 years using aerial imagery from 1957, 1980, and 2015.
- Between 1957 and 1980, riparian forest decreased by 7.7% due to conversion to agriculture. From 1980 to 2015, riparian forest increased 2.3% within a restoration area.
- Upland forest saw minimal loss between 1957-1980 but declined 8.2% between 1980-2015 due to land development.
- Overall forest cover in the study area decreased 8.6% from 1957-1980 and another 5.9% from 1980-2015 through land development, agriculture, and river channel movement.
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The document summarizes past trends in the Nisqually Chinook salmon run including run size, composition of hatchery and natural fish, terminal catch amounts and composition, and spawning ground escapement and composition over the past 7 years. Specifically, the hatchery run size averages 29,412 fish which is 95% of the total run, the natural run size averages 1,614 fish which is 5% of the total run. The treaty harvest rate has averaged 60% resulting in an average catch of 11,000-23,000 fish. The average hatchery fish catch was 16,000 and natural fish catch was 980. The average spawning ground escapement was 2,200 fish of which 1,600
The document discusses the Nisqually River fall Chinook salmon fishery. It notes that the fishery is highly anticipated by sport anglers due to the large hatchery returns and location near JBLM. Regulations have changed over time, requiring the release of wild adult Chinook. Most of the large run consists of hatchery fish from Clear Creek Hatchery. There are conflicting goals of rebuilding wild populations while also allowing for tribal harvests. Moving to selective fishing techniques could allow harvest of hatchery fish while rebuilding wild runs to meet both goals. Questions are asked at the end regarding selective fishing technology options.
Okehampton April 2018: Community Information SessionTassal_Community
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- The farm has stocked 22 pens currently and will expand to stocking 22 pens at full capacity. Fish are performing well and will be harvested starting in December.
- Tassal is trialling seaweed farming and working to reestablish kelp beds in the area.
- Environmental monitoring programs have established baselines and are ongoing to track impacts.
- Community partnerships and transparency in reporting are priorities for Tassal.
The document discusses salmon recovery efforts in the Nisqually River watershed. It notes that Chinook salmon are threatened and coho are low in the watershed. The Nisqually Tribe leads recovery planning to develop healthy local Chinook populations and continue harvest opportunities. This involves restoring estuary and tributary habitats through projects that remeander streams, revegetate floodplains, add wood and pools, and control invasive knotweed. Protection of habitat along the Nisqually mainstem has increased from 3% to 73% through these efforts.
The document discusses a pilot project to test a new mobile biofiltration system for managing stormwater runoff from Highway 7 into Ohop Creek in Washington. The system was installed in January 2022 to capture and filter runoff, collecting water quality samples during rain events to test the effectiveness of removing contaminants harmful to salmon. If successful, the relatively inexpensive and scalable system could help address a major threat to salmon recovery from increasing stormwater pollution due to growing traffic volumes. The results will inform whether wider use of the technology could help prevent harmful chemicals from polluting salmon streams.
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The document summarizes the history and purpose of Green Valley Park in Payson, Arizona. It describes how the park was created in 1995-1996 through a partnership between the Town of Payson Water Department and Northern Gila County Sanitary District. The park serves as a place to store treated wastewater effluent for groundwater recharge and as a recreational area. Over time, water quality challenges such as algae blooms, erosion, and odor have occurred. Various solutions have been implemented including aeration, dredging, and installation of a fish barrier and shoreline wall. The park provides environmental, economic, and social benefits to the community.
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The document discusses several ongoing salmon recovery efforts in the Nisqually watershed:
1) Phase III of the Ohop Valley restoration project has begun, continuing efforts to restore habitat for threatened Chinook, Coho, and steelhead salmon. Monitoring of Phases I and II shows native vegetation is establishing well.
2) Research on the Nisqually River estuary restoration found that restoring tidal flow is rapidly improving feeding and growth opportunities for juvenile Chinook salmon, though some attributes will take longer to achieve natural conditions.
3) A study placed identifying tags in over 800 juvenile Coho salmon to reveal preliminary results about their survival and migration in local creeks.
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Annual Review
Nisqually Chinook Management: In a Nutshell
• Native Nisqually Chinook Extirpated
• Current Chinook stock is Green River, with no new imports since early
90’s
• Natural production predominately hatchery strays
• Nisqually Chinook Recovery Plan contains aggressive Habitat Restoration
and Protection Actions
▫ Nearly 80% of Nisqually mainstem protected along with large sections
of primary tributaries
▫ Over 900 acres of estuary restored
▫ Miles of tributary habitat restored
• All ‘H’ stock plan developed in 2011, currently in implementation
▫ Reduces harvest of natural origin fish
▫ Uses mainstem weir at RM 12 to remove Chinook hatchery strays
▫ Establishes a small integrated program which feeds a ‘stepping stone’
hatchery program for harvest
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“Whenever you oversimplify, you are being
unjust.”- Ernest Hemingway
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2013 All ‘H’ Review
Habitat:
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four
sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln
Weir Operations:
“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near
him.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Harvest:
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.” ― Mike Tyson
Hatchery:
“This is the best bad plan we have, sir.” ― Chris Terrio
Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of
us who do.”― Isaac Asimov
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“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will
spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
― Abraham Lincoln
250 acre McKenna Ranch
•High Priority Reach
•Identified in 2004 Off-Channel
Assessment
•Landowner relationship
cultivated for decades
•Landowner expressed interest
in selling to NLT and Tribe
•NLT, SPSSEG, and Tribe received
grant to appraise property and
develop restoration concepts
•NLT and Tribe awarded
$3.5 Million Large Capital PSAR
grant in regionally competitive
process
•Negotiations matured, match
was identified, and P&S agreement
about to be signed
•Landowner Backed Out!
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“They said you can't go to the moon. They said you can't
put cheese inside a pizza crust, but NASA did it. They had
to, because the cheese kept floating off in space.”
― Stephen Colbert
Petersen Conservation Easement: Protects over 200 acres of high quality habitat
along Nisqually River and Yelm Creek from development.
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Mashel River Protection Projects
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"A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore" — Yogi Berra
Ohop Phase 3 Funds secured! Construction starts
summer 2014. Over 6 different funding sources….
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“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.”
― William Shakespeare
Thousands of trees
have been planted over
hundreds of acres by
NIT native plant crew.
Additionally, volunteer
events by our partners
in the watershed have
contributed greatly to
reforestation effort.
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Weir Operations:
“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your
calculations, if you live near him.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
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“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”
― Dr. Seuss
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Species Total At Weir
Pink 147,413
Coho-Not Clipped 192
Chinook-Natural Origin 95
Chinook-Hatchery 85
Chum 26
Coho-Clipped 12
Sockeye 9
Large Scale Sucker 2
Cutthroat Trout 1
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Harvest:
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
― Mike Tyson
• Preseason Expectations
o Forecast
Marked: 34,296
Unmarked Hatchery: 2,029
Unmarked naturals: 1,296
• Total unmarked: 3,325
o Total of: 37,621
o Harvest
Marked: 8,071
Unmarked: 756
• Total of 8,827
• HR modeled: 24%
Beach Seine total encounters modeled: 392
Experimental gear type total encounters modeled: 50
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• In-season
▫ Gill net fishery ran as scheduled with increased effort at end of season
▫ Beach Seine fishery effort was lower than preseason expected
▫ Experimental gear type fishery was not implemented
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“I’m not in this world to live up to your
expectations and you’re not in this world to live up
to mine.”
― Bruce Lee
Post Season
o Gill net fishery HR: 29.8%
Marked harvested: 9,547
Unmarked harvested: 1089
• Total of 10,636
o Beach Seine total encounter: 163
o Total run size:
Marked: 32,075
Unmarked: 3,658
• Total: 35,733
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Summary:
•Total run size to the river was very close to pre-season forecasts.
•Post season harvest rates were almost 6% higher than predicted.
•In 2012 Nisqually Indian Tribe, in order to preserve fishing time on the river
and help obtain our rebuilding exploitation rate goal, decided to reduce from
3 nets per person to 2 nets per person.
•This regulation preformed perfectly in 2012 and the beginning of 2013.
•Towards the end of the run fishermen started adding people to their boats,
increasing effort within the confines of the regulation.
•The 2014 pre-season modeled regulation has changed from 2 nets per
person to 2 nets per boat.
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Hatchery:
“This is the best bad plan we have, sir.”
― Chris Terrio
Chinook both facilities:
Number Released: 4,033,460
(244,000) into Fort Lewis Lakes
Return Totals: 18,724 adult 3,581 jacks
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Integrated and Stepping Stone
Programs: Not Implemented
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Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation:
“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to
those of us who do.”
― Isaac Asimov
Chinook Escapement Estimate
•Derived from ‘Change-in-Ratio’ formula based on the
removals of hatchery and natural Chinook in fisheries,
hatcheries, and at weir
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Removals Total Marked Unmarked
Sport 3839 3739 100
Commercial Gillnet 10636 9547 1089
Beach Seine 146 146 0
Tangle Net 0 0 0
Hatcheries and Creeks 19267 17669 1598
Total Removals 33888 31101 2786
Weir catch 125 66 59
Escapement above weir 1847
Ad clipped above 975
UM aboved Weir 872
HOR above weir 1034
NOR above weir 813
Escapement below weir 517
HOR below 289
NOR below 228
*Total system escapement 2293
**HOR 1257
***NOR 1036
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Question: Does restoring tidal flow also restore the ecological
functions that support juvenile Chinook salmon?
- How do prey availability, prey energy content, and temperature
regimes integrate to define the range of growth opportunities for
juvenile Chinook in the reconnected habitats?
Tidal channel reconnected in 2009 Unaltered, reference tidal channel
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“The reason that everybody likes
planning is that nobody has to do
anything.”
-Jerry Brown
Select 2014 Chinook Plans
•Run weir efficiently and exclude hatchery fish
•Start integrated program
•Meet total Exploitation Rate of 52% on Unmarked
Chinook (estimated NIT harvest rate of 24%)
•Participate in Salish Sea Marine Survival Research
▫ Chinook early marine growth and diet
▫ Steelhead early marine survival
▫ Zooplankton Ecology
•Begin implementation of Upper Mashel River
Protection
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