Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 YREKA FISHERIES FP 02
Apply for FWS R8 YREKA FISHERIES FP 02
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bogus Creek Salmon Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2010 and posted on Jun 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent. The opportunity has already been awarded to the California Department of Fish and Game. This project is a continuation.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,485.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This project has been awarded to the California Department of Fish and Game. No other applications will be reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bogus Creek Salmon Studies grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funded research and monitoring project focused on fall-run Chinook salmon in Bogus Creek, an important spawning tributary of the Klamath River in Northern California. The work is part of a long-running monitoring program led by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Klamath River Project (KRP), which has been collecting spawning data across multiple Klamath River tributaries since 1978. The core reason this monitoring matters is that it feeds directly into fishery management decisions made by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). In practical terms, Bogus Creek data helps managers estimate how many fall Chinook are in the ocean stock, how many fish return to spawn (run size/escapement), and the age structure of the run, all of which influence harvest limits and conservation protections. The announcement is a Notice of Intent and notes the award has already been made to CDFG as a continuation project, meaning it was not open for competition.
The project’s main objective for the 2010 spawning season is to measure the size and characteristics of the fall-run Chinook return to Bogus Creek and to document other salmonids observed during the work. Specifically, the study aims to estimate in-river escapement (the number of adult Chinook returning to spawn), describe run timing and where spawning occurs within the creek, and collect biological information such as length distribution and sex ratio. A major component is also to evaluate hatchery contribution by sampling fish that have had their adipose fin clipped, which typically indicates hatchery origin and may be associated with coded wire tags. Recovering those tags and collecting scale samples supports age composition analysis and improves the inputs used in harvest models. While Chinook are the primary focus, the field crews also record observations of coho salmon and steelhead encountered during surveys, adding value for broader Klamath Basin species monitoring.
The work is organized into five main tasks. First, the project requires obtaining landowner permission before accessing private property along Bogus Creek, in compliance with California’s SB 779 (the Leslie Amendment), which mandates permission for biological investigations on private lands. KRP staff plan to contact landowners in late summer (August and September) so spawning surveys can occur during the peak field season in October and November. Second, staff install and operate the Bogus Creek Fish Counting Facility (BCFCF) during the migration period, with installation anticipated in early September. This facility uses a time-lapse video camera and recorder to document fish moving upstream. The count from the facility is then combined with carcass counts from downstream spawning grounds to produce a more complete estimate of total Chinook run size in the creek.
Third, crews conduct spawning ground surveys across four reaches in the lower four miles of Bogus Creek. These surveys document spawning distribution and collect biological data that describe the run. They also include recovering coded wire tags from adipose-clipped fish by collecting heads, and taking scale samples that are provided to the Yurok Tribal Fisheries Department for age analysis. Fourth, the project includes analysis and integration of results into established management tools and processes. Preliminary run size estimates are planned for development by mid-January (as stated in the announcement), after which results are incorporated into CDFG’s “Mega Table†and used by the Klamath Ad Hoc Technical Advisory Team to develop age composition for that year’s run. The information then feeds into the Klamath Ocean Harvest Model, which helps determine harvest rates and ensure enough fish escape to spawn in subsequent seasons. Fifth, the grant requires formal reporting, including a progress report and both draft and final reports, submitted to the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office, with both hardcopy and electronic versions of the final report.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), categorized under science and technology/research and development. The expected number of awards is one, with a total award amount of $20,485 (listed as both the ceiling and floor), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Because the notice states the project has already been awarded to the California Department of Fish and Game and that no other applications will be reviewed, the posting functions primarily as documentation of continued federal support for an ongoing, management-critical monitoring program rather than a solicitation for new applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Bogus Creek Salmon Studies (FWS)
What is the Bogus Creek Salmon Studies grant opportunity?
The Bogus Creek Salmon Studies grant is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funded research and monitoring effort focused on fall-run Chinook salmon in Bogus Creek, a key spawning tributary of the Klamath River in Northern California. The work is part of a long-running monitoring program led by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Klamath River Project (KRP), which has collected spawning data across multiple Klamath River tributaries since 1978.
Which agency is providing the funding?
Funding is provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Who is the award recipient?
The Notice of Intent states the award has already been made to the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) as a continuation project.
Is this opportunity open for competition or new applications?
No. The announcement explains that the award has already been made to CDFG and that no other applications will be reviewed. It is not a competitive solicitation.
Why is this monitoring work important?
The monitoring directly supports fishery management decisions made by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC). Bogus Creek data helps estimate the fall Chinook ocean stock, in-river run size/escapement (how many return to spawn), and the age structure of the run. These inputs influence harvest limits and conservation protections.
What is the main objective for the 2010 spawning season?
The primary objective is to measure the size and characteristics of the fall-run Chinook return to Bogus Creek and to document other salmonids observed during the work.
What specific Chinook metrics does the project aim to estimate or describe?
The project aims to estimate in-river escapement (adult Chinook returning to spawn), describe run timing, document where spawning occurs within the creek, and collect biological information such as length distribution and sex ratio.
Does the project track other species besides fall-run Chinook salmon?
Yes. While Chinook are the primary focus, field crews also record observations of coho salmon and steelhead encountered during surveys.
How does the project evaluate hatchery contribution?
Hatchery contribution is evaluated by sampling fish with adipose fin clips, which typically indicate hatchery origin and may be associated with coded wire tags. The project includes recovering coded wire tags and collecting scale samples to support age composition analysis.
What is an adipose fin clip used for in this project?
An adipose fin clip is used as an indicator that a fish is typically of hatchery origin and may have an associated coded wire tag. Adipose-clipped fish are sampled as part of hatchery contribution and tagging work described in the project.
How are coded wire tags handled during the study?
Coded wire tags are recovered from adipose-clipped fish by collecting heads during spawning ground surveys. This supports tag recovery and improves information used in harvest modeling.
What happens to the scale samples collected during surveys?
Scale samples are provided to the Yurok Tribal Fisheries Department for age analysis.
How is fish movement counted or documented in Bogus Creek?
The project installs and operates the Bogus Creek Fish Counting Facility (BCFCF) during the migration period. The facility uses a time-lapse video camera and recorder to document fish moving upstream.
When is the fish counting facility expected to be installed?
Installation is anticipated in early September.
How are run size estimates produced from the project data?
Counts from the Bogus Creek Fish Counting Facility are combined with carcass counts from downstream spawning grounds to produce a more complete estimate of total Chinook run size in the creek.
Where are the spawning ground surveys conducted?
Spawning ground surveys are conducted across four reaches in the lower four miles of Bogus Creek.
Why does the project need landowner permission?
Landowner permission is required before accessing private property along Bogus Creek, in compliance with California SB 779 (the Leslie Amendment), which mandates permission for biological investigations on private lands.
When does the project plan to contact landowners?
KRP staff plan to contact landowners in late summer, specifically August and September, so that spawning surveys can occur during the peak field season.
When do the peak spawning surveys take place?
The announcement indicates the peak field season for spawning surveys is in October and November.
What are the main tasks included in this project?
The work is organized into five main tasks: (1) obtaining landowner permissions for access to private lands, (2) installing and operating the Bogus Creek Fish Counting Facility (BCFCF), (3) conducting spawning ground surveys and collecting biological and tag/scale data, (4) analyzing and integrating results into established management tools and processes, and (5) completing formal reporting requirements (progress, draft, and final reports).
When are preliminary run size estimates expected?
Preliminary run size estimates are planned for development by mid-January, as stated in the announcement.
How are results incorporated into fishery management tools?
After preliminary estimates are developed, results are incorporated into CDFG's "Mega Table" and used by the Klamath Ad Hoc Technical Advisory Team to develop age composition for that year's run. The information then feeds into the Klamath Ocean Harvest Model to help determine harvest rates and ensure adequate escapement for future spawning.
Which management bodies or tools use the data from this project?
The data supports decisions by the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) and is incorporated into CDFG's "Mega Table," the Klamath Ad Hoc Technical Advisory Team's age composition work, and the Klamath Ocean Harvest Model.
What reporting is required under the grant?
The grant requires formal reporting, including a progress report and both draft and final reports. The final report must be submitted to the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office in both hardcopy and electronic formats.
Which office receives the final reports?
The final reports are submitted to the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office.
What type of grant is this administratively?
Administratively, it is a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) and is categorized under science and technology/research and development.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
How many awards are expected and what is the award amount?
The expected number of awards is one. The total award amount is $20,485, listed as both the ceiling and the floor.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the practical purpose of posting a Notice of Intent if the award is already made?
Based on the announcement, the posting functions primarily as documentation of continued federal support for an ongoing, management-critical monitoring program rather than a solicitation for new applicants.
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