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W 2800.3 P438 F-70-D-S 2010 c.l FINAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FEDERAL AID GRANT NO. F-70-D-5 STREAMS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT GRANT OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION JANUARY 1, 2010 through DECEMBER 31,2010 State: Oklahoma Grant Number: F-70-D-5 FINAL REPORT Grant Program: Sport Fish Restoration Grant Title: Streams Fisheries Management Grant Grant Period: January 1,2010- December 31,2010 Project Leader: William Ray Project 1: Stream Sport Fisheries Management Operations and Maintenance I. Objective: To plan, train, coordinate and administer management activities and operate and maintain all support facilities and all other infrastructure for the stream fisheries management crews in Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: The Streams Fisheries Management Program maintained 3 building during this reporting period. In addition other infrastructure consisting of a workshop at the Southcentral Regional Office and a trout rearing facility at the Lower Mountain Fork River (lMFR) were also maintained. Staff held regular meeting regarding safety and HRDS supervisor training. Stream fish transfers of native fish species were performed according to HACCP procedures. Administration of management activities through reports, time records and invoices were accomplished. Library materials were processed for the South Central Regional library III. Conclusions: All objectives achieved during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 2: Stream Fisheries Management Surveys I. Objective: To conduct fisheries management surveys and water quality sampling appropriate to fisheries management in stream systems across Oklahoma. Data collected from these activities will be entered and analyzed. Finally, survey reports with management recommendations will be prepared and made available to other natural resource managers and constituents. II. Summary of Progress: Fisheries surveys and inventories were conducted on selected streams periodically using the procedures described in the document "Standardized Sampling Procedures for Lake, Reservoir and Streams Management Recommendations, Oklahoma Fisheries Management Program" (SSP). The following waters were surveyed during this reporting period; Spring Creek Illinois River Barren Fork Creek Flint Creek Mountain Fork River Glover River Upper Mountain Fork North Jack Fork Creek Kiamichi River Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and electro fishing Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and electro fishing Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Five temperature loggers were installed in the lower Illinois River. And water samples were collected from the lower Illinois River to evaluate water temperatures and DO concentrations. A project was initiated to improve Lower Mountain Fork stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir. This included: • Conducting project planning. • Acquiring necessary permits. • Coordination with reservoir controlling authorities. • Contracting with project vendor. • Overseeing installation of bubble plume diffuser system and subsequent diffuser testing. • Monitoring water quality and temperature response, both within Broken Bow Reservoir and the IMFR, to evaluate diffuser effectiveness. • Compiling water quality and temperature data and providing to project vendor for development of final project report. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's (ODWC) Fisheries Division began development of its Standardized Sampling Procedures (SSP) in 1977. The results of these sampling efforts are the basis for producing meaningful management decision toward enhancement of Oklahoma sport fish populations. Since that time the SSP protocol has and continues to undergo change based on regular evaluation. SSP procedures are not specific to any single management region but are evaluated, augmented and modified on a Division-wide basis to insure standardization at all levels of sampling, data analysis and interpretation. As Oklahoma's fisheries managers become more proficient with sampling techniques, there arise questions regarding the efficiency and efficacy of the SSP protocol. Subsequent to this there have been several research efforts during the past five years aimed at evaluation and modification of SSP practices: • Seasonal and Habitat-Specific Length Bias of Electrofishing for Blue Catfish F- 74-R • Electrofishing for Largemouth Bass: An Evaluation of Oklahoma's Standardized Sampling Procedures F-50-R, Project 29 • Gill net sampling: An Evaluation of Oklahoma's Standard Sampling Procedures F-50-R, Project 30 With regard to implementation of results from these research efforts, all three are still undergoing evaluation. It is expected that these research efforts will modify SSP guidelines to produce more accurate and precise results for formulating future management decisions. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 3: Restoration or Enhancement of Fisheries Habitat in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Develop and initiate physical stream restoration plans, localized in-stream or riparian habitat improvement projects, minimum flow standards and thermal and water quality enhancement endeavors to benefit sport fisheries and fishing opportunity in streams, rivers and tailwaters across Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: A project was initiated to improve IMFR stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir. Prepared for in-stream habitat enhancement project at the lower Illinois River. Planning began for future projects including: • Continued working on project to improve IMFR stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir • Requested sluice and hydropower release changes from Broken Bow Reservoir controlling authorities as needed to maintain suitable water temperatures and hydraulics in the lMFR. • Completed installation of woody vegetation and grass seed on exposed riparian soils at the IMFR - Evening Hole restoration project area. • Continued preparing for implementation of in-stream habitat enhancements at the Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit section of the lower Illinois River III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 4: Maintenance of Restoration or Habitat Enhancement Projects in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Periodically maintain riparian, in-stream habitat and channel improvement projects designed to benefit sportfish and angling in Oklahoma's streams, rivers and tailwaters. II. Summary of Progress: The ODWC completed primary enhancements to a 2,800-foot portion of the Lower Mountain Fork River. This project was periodically maintained during the current reporting period. These activities included: • Re-seeding high foot traffic areas with grass to maintain vegetation on riparian areas. • Monitoring flows in the newly constructed Lost Creek tributary and making adjustments as needed to maintain proper stream hydraulics. • Making minor adjustments to in-stream habitat improvement structures as needed to maintain their integrity. • Conducting active beaver control measures to reduce damage to woody riparian vegetation. • Controlling vehicle access to the project area to eliminate tread wear on riparian areas. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 5: Assessment of Restoration or Habitat Enhancement Projects in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Periodically assess riparian, in-stream habitat and channel improvement projects and associated techniques used to benefit sportfish and angling in Oklahoma's streams, rivers and tailwaters so future efforts are more successful. II. Summary of Progress: ODWC Streams Management staff completed a study entitled "Impacts of Road Crossings on Stream Morphology and Fish Movement Potential" and continued working on study to develop regional small watershed hydrology curves for eastern Oklahoma streams. Results from this work will be used to better design future stream restoration projects. Additional monitoring was conducted on the Evening Hole restoration project using visual assessments and picture documentation to assess project quality assurance and stability. Staff monitored stream morphology, using visual assessments, stream surveys and photo documentation, to assess stability and success of past restoration projects. Locations where these activities occurred include: • Evening Hole and Lost Creek portions of the lMFR • Spring Creek • Honey Creek • Upper Illinois River • Lower Illinois River • Brush Creek Additionally all necessary compliance documents were completed prior to habitat improvements III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 6: Technical Assistance for Stream Fisheries Management, Stream Restoration and In-stream Habitat Enhancement to a Public Agency, Organization or Private Landowner I. Objective: To provide technical assistance regarding stream management to public entities and private land owners upon request, statewide. II. Summary of Progress: Technical assistance was also provided regarding miscellaneous stream restoration issues to 26 different entities including several federal agencies, state universities, as well as numerous private landowners. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 7: Stream Fishing Access Development I. Objective: To construct and/or repair public fishing access facilities on stream systems across Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: The ODWC Streams Management Program staff assisted the Oklahoma Department of Parks and Tourism staff with repairs to existing fishing access facilities at the Lower Mountain Fork River. No charges associated with this project. II. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Prepared by: Date: Approved by: William Ray, Envirornnental Biologist March 23,2011 O{:i2f?;sr OJ c~ Fisheries Administration Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lllAJ)~~~_ JU--;;:afford Federal Aid Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
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Full text | W 2800.3 P438 F-70-D-S 2010 c.l FINAL PERFORMANCE REPORT FEDERAL AID GRANT NO. F-70-D-5 STREAMS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT GRANT OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION JANUARY 1, 2010 through DECEMBER 31,2010 State: Oklahoma Grant Number: F-70-D-5 FINAL REPORT Grant Program: Sport Fish Restoration Grant Title: Streams Fisheries Management Grant Grant Period: January 1,2010- December 31,2010 Project Leader: William Ray Project 1: Stream Sport Fisheries Management Operations and Maintenance I. Objective: To plan, train, coordinate and administer management activities and operate and maintain all support facilities and all other infrastructure for the stream fisheries management crews in Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: The Streams Fisheries Management Program maintained 3 building during this reporting period. In addition other infrastructure consisting of a workshop at the Southcentral Regional Office and a trout rearing facility at the Lower Mountain Fork River (lMFR) were also maintained. Staff held regular meeting regarding safety and HRDS supervisor training. Stream fish transfers of native fish species were performed according to HACCP procedures. Administration of management activities through reports, time records and invoices were accomplished. Library materials were processed for the South Central Regional library III. Conclusions: All objectives achieved during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 2: Stream Fisheries Management Surveys I. Objective: To conduct fisheries management surveys and water quality sampling appropriate to fisheries management in stream systems across Oklahoma. Data collected from these activities will be entered and analyzed. Finally, survey reports with management recommendations will be prepared and made available to other natural resource managers and constituents. II. Summary of Progress: Fisheries surveys and inventories were conducted on selected streams periodically using the procedures described in the document "Standardized Sampling Procedures for Lake, Reservoir and Streams Management Recommendations, Oklahoma Fisheries Management Program" (SSP). The following waters were surveyed during this reporting period; Spring Creek Illinois River Barren Fork Creek Flint Creek Mountain Fork River Glover River Upper Mountain Fork North Jack Fork Creek Kiamichi River Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and electro fishing Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Seine and electro fishing Seine and Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Stream Reconnaissance Five temperature loggers were installed in the lower Illinois River. And water samples were collected from the lower Illinois River to evaluate water temperatures and DO concentrations. A project was initiated to improve Lower Mountain Fork stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir. This included: • Conducting project planning. • Acquiring necessary permits. • Coordination with reservoir controlling authorities. • Contracting with project vendor. • Overseeing installation of bubble plume diffuser system and subsequent diffuser testing. • Monitoring water quality and temperature response, both within Broken Bow Reservoir and the IMFR, to evaluate diffuser effectiveness. • Compiling water quality and temperature data and providing to project vendor for development of final project report. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's (ODWC) Fisheries Division began development of its Standardized Sampling Procedures (SSP) in 1977. The results of these sampling efforts are the basis for producing meaningful management decision toward enhancement of Oklahoma sport fish populations. Since that time the SSP protocol has and continues to undergo change based on regular evaluation. SSP procedures are not specific to any single management region but are evaluated, augmented and modified on a Division-wide basis to insure standardization at all levels of sampling, data analysis and interpretation. As Oklahoma's fisheries managers become more proficient with sampling techniques, there arise questions regarding the efficiency and efficacy of the SSP protocol. Subsequent to this there have been several research efforts during the past five years aimed at evaluation and modification of SSP practices: • Seasonal and Habitat-Specific Length Bias of Electrofishing for Blue Catfish F- 74-R • Electrofishing for Largemouth Bass: An Evaluation of Oklahoma's Standardized Sampling Procedures F-50-R, Project 29 • Gill net sampling: An Evaluation of Oklahoma's Standard Sampling Procedures F-50-R, Project 30 With regard to implementation of results from these research efforts, all three are still undergoing evaluation. It is expected that these research efforts will modify SSP guidelines to produce more accurate and precise results for formulating future management decisions. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 3: Restoration or Enhancement of Fisheries Habitat in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Develop and initiate physical stream restoration plans, localized in-stream or riparian habitat improvement projects, minimum flow standards and thermal and water quality enhancement endeavors to benefit sport fisheries and fishing opportunity in streams, rivers and tailwaters across Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: A project was initiated to improve IMFR stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir. Prepared for in-stream habitat enhancement project at the lower Illinois River. Planning began for future projects including: • Continued working on project to improve IMFR stream temperatures using bubble plume diffuser technology to selectively withdrawal and release colder water from Broken Bow Reservoir • Requested sluice and hydropower release changes from Broken Bow Reservoir controlling authorities as needed to maintain suitable water temperatures and hydraulics in the lMFR. • Completed installation of woody vegetation and grass seed on exposed riparian soils at the IMFR - Evening Hole restoration project area. • Continued preparing for implementation of in-stream habitat enhancements at the Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit section of the lower Illinois River III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 4: Maintenance of Restoration or Habitat Enhancement Projects in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Periodically maintain riparian, in-stream habitat and channel improvement projects designed to benefit sportfish and angling in Oklahoma's streams, rivers and tailwaters. II. Summary of Progress: The ODWC completed primary enhancements to a 2,800-foot portion of the Lower Mountain Fork River. This project was periodically maintained during the current reporting period. These activities included: • Re-seeding high foot traffic areas with grass to maintain vegetation on riparian areas. • Monitoring flows in the newly constructed Lost Creek tributary and making adjustments as needed to maintain proper stream hydraulics. • Making minor adjustments to in-stream habitat improvement structures as needed to maintain their integrity. • Conducting active beaver control measures to reduce damage to woody riparian vegetation. • Controlling vehicle access to the project area to eliminate tread wear on riparian areas. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 5: Assessment of Restoration or Habitat Enhancement Projects in Streams, Rivers and Tailwaters I. Objective: Periodically assess riparian, in-stream habitat and channel improvement projects and associated techniques used to benefit sportfish and angling in Oklahoma's streams, rivers and tailwaters so future efforts are more successful. II. Summary of Progress: ODWC Streams Management staff completed a study entitled "Impacts of Road Crossings on Stream Morphology and Fish Movement Potential" and continued working on study to develop regional small watershed hydrology curves for eastern Oklahoma streams. Results from this work will be used to better design future stream restoration projects. Additional monitoring was conducted on the Evening Hole restoration project using visual assessments and picture documentation to assess project quality assurance and stability. Staff monitored stream morphology, using visual assessments, stream surveys and photo documentation, to assess stability and success of past restoration projects. Locations where these activities occurred include: • Evening Hole and Lost Creek portions of the lMFR • Spring Creek • Honey Creek • Upper Illinois River • Lower Illinois River • Brush Creek Additionally all necessary compliance documents were completed prior to habitat improvements III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 6: Technical Assistance for Stream Fisheries Management, Stream Restoration and In-stream Habitat Enhancement to a Public Agency, Organization or Private Landowner I. Objective: To provide technical assistance regarding stream management to public entities and private land owners upon request, statewide. II. Summary of Progress: Technical assistance was also provided regarding miscellaneous stream restoration issues to 26 different entities including several federal agencies, state universities, as well as numerous private landowners. III. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Project 7: Stream Fishing Access Development I. Objective: To construct and/or repair public fishing access facilities on stream systems across Oklahoma. II. Summary of Progress: The ODWC Streams Management Program staff assisted the Oklahoma Department of Parks and Tourism staff with repairs to existing fishing access facilities at the Lower Mountain Fork River. No charges associated with this project. II. Conclusions: All objectives attained during the period IV. Significant Deviations: None Prepared by: Date: Approved by: William Ray, Envirornnental Biologist March 23,2011 O{:i2f?;sr OJ c~ Fisheries Administration Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lllAJ)~~~_ JU--;;:afford Federal Aid Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation |
Date created | 2011-06-23 |
Date modified | 2011-06-23 |