Due to the complexity and scope of this contract we experienced several start-up delays in the implementation of the agreement. There were hundreds of files involved in the agreement and we spent considerably more time than anticipated reviewing these files and developing strategies for incorporating the data contained in the files into the StreamNet database. This factor caused the delay of establishing sub-contracts with participating agencies as well as the delay of the completion of several of the tasks. PSMFC is anticipating that approximately $140,000 will be available to continue ongoing tasks described in Year 1. This proposal outlines only the tasks started in Year 1 which will be continued by way of a no-cost time extension.
Objective: This task would expand the content and geographic
scope of the current StreamNet data holdings to include historical
information for all anadromous populations in Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, and California by incorporating data from NMFS contract
databases to the greatest extent feasible into the StreamNet database
system.
Results and Benefits Expected: The StreamNet system is a regional repository for standardized anadromous fish information used to support fishery management decisions within the Columbia Basin and on the Oregon and Washington coasts. The StreamNet database system utilizes standardized geographic and data coding allowing data query, display, reporting, and export for all data types through a single user interface. By expanding the geographic scope to include California, and incorporating longer term historical data currently not present in the StreamNet system (to be incorporated from the NMFS contract databases), the system will provide a more comprehensive and long term information source for west coast fishery managers, in a powerful user-friendly PC based application.
Objective: This task would expand the content and geographic
scope of the current StreamNet natural adult abundance data holdings
to include historical information for all anadromous populations
in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California by incorporating
data from NMFS contract databases to the greatest extent feasible
into the StreamNet database system.
Results and Benefits Expected: By expanding the geographic scope and historical contents of this data component, the database will provide a more comprehensive information set of natural spawning ground returns and other adult abundance indices. This information is vital in the assessment of stock status and population trends of Pacific Northwest anadromous salmonids.
Objective: This task would expand the content and geographic
scope of the current StreamNet hatchery release and return holdings
to include historical information for all anadromous populations
in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California by incorporating
data from NMFS contract databases to the greatest extent feasible
into the StreamNet database system.
Results and Benefits Expected: By expanding the geographic scope and historical contents of this data component, the database will provide a more comprehensive information set of hatchery influences in the Pacific Northwest. This information is useful in the determination of wild stock status, as well as in the assessment of the health and status of Pacific Northwest populations of anadromous salmonids.
Objective: This task would expand the content and geographic
scope of the current StreamNet freshwater and marine harvest data
holdings to include historical information for all anadromous
populations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California by incorporating
data from NMFS contract databases to the greatest extent feasible
into the StreamNet database system.
Results and Benefits Expected: By expanding the geographic scope and historical contents of this data component, the database will provide a more comprehensive information set of freshwater and marine harvest. This information is used to monitor harvest trends, and assess the health and status of Pacific Northwest populations of anadromous salmonids.
Objective: This task would update the datasets resulting
from Task 1 through the 1995 run year where feasible.
Results and Benefits Expected: The completion of this
task would result in a comprehensive information source with the
most up to date information available.
Objective: This task would add 1995 run year data to
the datasets resulting from task 1A.
Results and Benefits Expected: This task would provide and make accessible the most current data available in this category.
Objective: This task would add 1995 run year data to the
datasets resulting from task 1B.
Results and Benefits Expected: This task would provide and make accessible the most current data available in this category.
Objective: This task would add 1995 run year data to the
datasets resulting from task 1C.
Results and Benefits Expected: This task would provide and make accessible the most current data available in this category.
Objective: This task would create new or enhance existing
mechanisms for acquiring regular, ongoing information updates
for the datasets described in tasks 1 and 2.
Results and Benefits Expected: The completion of this task would ensure that the database would be maintained into the future with periodic updates resulting in a comprehensive, up-to-date information system for Pacific Northwest anadromous salmonids.
Objective: This task would provide PSMFC participation
in a workgroup created by NMFS.
Results and Benefits Expected: Participation is at the
request of NMFS and will be especially focused at the direct link
of information needs of monitoring and harvest management reform
discussions and the database efforts.
ADMINISTERED BY: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
TIME FRAME: October 1, 1997 - September 30, 1998
I. Work to be Accomplished
Subtask 1A:
This sub-task will expand the scope of adult abundance
data in the StreamNet database to include all of the populations
in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by incorporating
existing information from the NMFS contract databases into the
StreamNet database.
Specific work items include:
a. Examine and incorporate as appropriate into StreamNet database
adult abundance records from NMFS contract datasets. Process
will included 1) comparison with existing data in StreamNet to
prevent duplication and validation of new data added to system,
2) reformatting and coding of data to meet StreamNet standards,
3) addition of standardized geographic reference codes (EPA reach
numbers) to all trends incorporated and 4) addition of reference
information into StreamNet reference system. The following NMFS
contract datasets will be processed (from Catch, Escapement, and
Historical Data reports for Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho
Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Steelhead
Trout; reports for Northwest Fisheries Center, prepared by Big
Eagle & Associates and LGL Limited, record counts are for
target states only, original databases may contain additional
records for Alaska and British Columbia):
I. Work to be Accomplished
This sub-task will expand the scope of hatchery data in
the StreamNet database to include all of the populations in California,
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by incorporating existing information
from the NMFS contract databases into the StreamNet database.
Specific work items include:
a. Examine and incorporate as appropriate into StreamNet database hatchery records from NMFS contract datasets. Process will included 1) comparison with existing data in StreamNet to prevent duplication and validation of new data added to system, 2) reformatting and coding of data to meet StreamNet standards, 3) addition of standardized geographic reference codes (EPA reach numbers) to all trends incorporated and 4) addition of reference information into StreamNet reference system. The following NMFS contract datasets will be processed (from hatchery production data submitted to PSMFC by Greg Ruggerone of Natural Resources Consultants on 3/11/96, record counts are for target states only, original databases may contain additional records for Alaska and British Columbia).
I. Work to be Accomplished
This sub-task will expand the scope of harvest data in
the StreamNet database to include all of the populations in California,
Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by incorporating existing information
from the NMFS contract databases into the StreamNet database.
Specific work items include:
a. Examine and incorporate as appropriate into StreamNet database
marine harvest records from NMFS contract datasets. Process
will included 1) comparison with existing data in StreamNet to
prevent duplication and validation of new data added to system;
2) reformatting and coding of data to meet StreamNet standards;
3) addition of standardized geographic reference codes (EPA reach
numbers) to all trends incorporated; and 4) addition of reference
information into StreamNet reference system. The following NMFS
contract datasets will be processed (from Marine Commercial and
Sport Catch Databases with Information on Salmon and Steelhead,
a report for Northwest Fisheries Center, prepared by Big Eagle
& Associates and LGL Limited, record counts are for target
states only, original databases may contain additional records
for Alaska and British Columbia).
b. Examine and incorporate as appropriate into StreamNet database freshwater harvest records from NMFS contract datasets. Process will included 1) comparison with existing data in StreamNet to prevent duplication and validation of new data added to system, 2) reformatting and coding of data to meet StreamNet standards, 3) addition of standardized geographic reference codes (EPA reach numbers) to all trends incorporated and 4) addition of reference information into StreamNet reference system. The following NMFS contract datasets will be processed (from Catch, Escapement, and Historical Data reports for Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Steelhead Trout; reports for Northwest Fisheries Center, prepared by Big Eagle & Associates and LGL Limited, record counts are for target states only, original databases may contain additional records for Alaska and British Columbia).
ADMINISTERED BY: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
TIME FRAME: October 1, 1997 - September 30, 1998
I. Work to be Accomplished
The existing StreamNet project provides a mechanism for
data updates for the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Data compilers and coordinators in each state work together with
the regional data manager to insure regular updates of information
in a standardized format. This infrastructure is not in place
in California, however, because California is outside the geographic
scope of the current StreamNet project. This task would focus
on establishing similar mechanisms in California, as currently
exist in the StreamNet states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
ADMINISTERED BY: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC)
TIME FRAME: October 1, 1997 - September 30, 1998
I. Work to be Accomplished
This task will provide for PSMFC and StreamNet participation
in the interagency workgroup on salmon monitoring and harvest
management reform. Participation will be especially focused on
the information needs of managers and how those needs can be met
by the various data activities coordinated through PSMFC.