Response for project 199200900: Yakima Phase Il Screens O&M
Comment on proposed FY 2006 budget
This budget has been combined with the Huntsville Mill Fish Screen O&M project (2002-020-00) and is currently funded for $147,143. These funds provide for routine maintenance and contractor reimbursement on 27 fish screen facilities. While sufficient to maintain the current level of weekly inspections and maintenance this budget does not allow for major maintenance corrections. The first Phase II facility was constructed in 1993; the screens and gantries on these facilities are now in need of new protective coatings (paint) to maintain their integrity. It is estimated that an additional $30,000 pre/year will be needed to provide these ongoing major maintenance corrections.
Accomplishments since the last review
| Operate/Maintain Facility | Operation and Maintenace activities on BPA Phase II Fish Screen facilities provides assurance that these site will continue to proved the protecting to our fisheries resourse that they were design for. |
1993 The WDFW, YSS first became involved with Phase II O&M attending to 5 sites (Gleed, Naches Cowiche, New Cascade, Holmes, Snipes & Allen). Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and record keeping was performed on all sites. 1994 Four sites were added (Kelly-Lowry, Taylor, Congdon) for a total of 8. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and record keeping was performed on all sites. 1995 Two sites were added (Emerick, Fruitvale) for a total of 10 sites. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 1996 Five sites were added (Anderson, Brewer, Naches Selah, Stevens, Union Gap) for a total of 15. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 1997 Four sites were added (Bull, Ellensburg Mill, Lindsey, Clark) for a total of 19. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 1998 Two sites were added (Old Union, Younger) for a total of 21. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and record keeping was performed on all sites. 1999 New sites were assigned to the BOR. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 2000 No new sites were added due to right of way issues. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 2001 Four new sites will be added (Chapman Nelson, Lewis, Powell LaFortune, Wilson) for a total of 25. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 2001 Four new sites will be added (Chapman Nelson, Lewis, Powell LaFortune, Wilson) for a total of 25. Spring startup, routine and emergency maintenance, and recordkeeping was performed on all sites. 2002- Added Selah Moxee site 2003- Added Packwood site
FY 2006 goals and anticipated accomplishments
WDFW,performs preventative and emergency maintenance and operational adjustment on completed Phase II fish screen facilities to assure optimal fish protection performance and to extend facility life, thereby protecting BPA's capital investment. Target Species Anadromous salmonids (spring and fall chinook, coho, steelhead), as well as resident fish species (bull trout, rainbow trout, whitefish).
Subbasin planning
How is this project consistent with subbasin plans?
This project is consistent with and complements Aquatic Strategies 10 &16 in the Management Plan. Screening and passage projects are considered high priority actions to increase salmonid abundance and intrinsic population productivity. Work Cooperatively with BPA to design irrigation diversions that will remain stable and functioning over long time periods. Maintenance and Operation of these facilities to ensure they perform the fish protection function they were designed for is a key component of the salmond recovery efforts within the Yakima Basin.
How do goals match subbasin plan priorities?
Fish Protection facilities that prevent delay, injury, or mortality to anadromous fish that come in contact with irrigation diversions are a necessary and key component of the salmon recovery effort. Maintenance and Operation of these facilities per criteria established by state and federal agencies will achieve this goal.