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Knik Arm Salmon Ecology Integrated Research Plan Knik Arm Anadromous Fish Study Designs Knik Arm Salmon Ecology Integrated Research Plan Prepared for: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Planning Assistance 605 W. 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 Prepared by: HDR Alaska, Inc. 2525 C Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, AK 99503 January 26, 2010 Knik Arm Anadromous Fish Study Designs Knik Arm Salmon Ecology Integrated Research Plan Prepared for: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Conservation Planning Assistance 605 W. 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 Preparers: James Brady – HDR Alaska Amanda Prevel-Ramos – HDR Alaska Scott Prevatte – HDR Alaska Jon Houghton, Ph.D. – Pentec Environmental Bridget Brown – HDR Alaska January 26, 2010 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This report was prepared under contract to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor the USFWS make any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for use, or the results of such use of any information contained herein. The views and opinions of authors expressed in this document do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or the USFWS. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Knik Arm Salmon Ecology Integrated Research Plan Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 1 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2 1.1. Background ............................................................................................................................... 2 1.2. Research Plan Development ...................................................................................................... 4 1.3. Research plan & components .................................................................................................... 5 1.4. Alignment of research plan with other planning efforts ............................................................ 6 1.5. Potential funding sources: ......................................................................................................... 7 2. Synthesis and Comprehensive Analysis of Existing Knik Arm Salmonid Datasets (CS-1) ......... 9 2.1. Synopsis .................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2. Goal ........................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3. Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 9 2.4. Methods/Approach .................................................................................................................. 10 2.5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 11 2.6. Budget ..................................................................................................................................... 11 2.7. Deliverables ............................................................................................................................. 11 3. Knik Arm Estuarine Habitat Mapping and Classification (CS-2) .............................................. 13 3.1. Synopsis .................................................................................................................................. 13 3.2. Goals ........................................................................................................................................ 13 3.3. Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 14 3.4. Methods/Approach .................................................................................................................. 15 3.4.1. Objective 1 –Classification of Intertidal Habitats - Approach ................................... 15 3.4.2. Objective 2 – Classification of Subtidal Habitats - Approach.................................... 16 3.4.3. Objective 3 – Delineation of Habitats - Approach ..................................................... 17 3.4.4. Evaluation of Classification Error .............................................................................. 17 3.4.5. Anticipated products................................................................................................... 18 3.5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 18 3.6. Budget ..................................................................................................................................... 18 3.7. Deliverables ............................................................................................................................. 19 4. Salmon Relative Abundance by Life History Stage and Habitat Type (CS-3) ........................... 20 4.1. Synopsis .................................................................................................................................. 20 4.2. Goal ......................................................................................................................................... 20 i U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Knik Arm Salmon Ecology Integrated Research Plan 4.3. Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 20 4.4. Methods/Approach .................................................................................................................. 20 4.4.1. Sample locations. ....................................................................................................... 20 4.4.2. Sampling effort. .......................................................................................................... 21 4.4.3. Passive (acoustic) Sampling ....................................................................................... 21 4.4.4. Active (Net) Sampling................................................................................................ 22 4.4.5. Data Analysis. ............................................................................................................ 23 4.5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 23 Budget ............................................................................................................................................... 24 4.6. Deliverables (in conjunction with CS-4) ................................................................................. 24 4.7. Collaboration ........................................................................................................................... 25 5. Function and Ecology of the Knik Arm Estuary for Juvenile Salmon Life History (CS-4) ...... 26 5.1. Synopsis .................................................................................................................................. 26 5.2. Goal ......................................................................................................................................... 26 5.3. Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 26 5.4. Methods ................................................................................................................................... 26 5.5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 27 5.6. Budget ..................................................................................................................................... 27 5.7. Deliverables (in conjunction with CS-3) ................................................................................. 27 5.8. Collaboration ........................................................................................................................... 28 6. Effects of Man-made Structures and Pollutants on Salmon Life History (CS-5) ....................... 29 6.1. Synopsis .................................................................................................................................. 29 6.2. Goal: ........................................................................................................................................ 29 6.3. Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 29 6.4. Methods ................................................................................................................................... 29 6.5. Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 30 6.6. Budget ..................................................................................................................................... 30 6.7. Deliverables ............................................................................................................................. 30 7. References ........................................................................................................................................
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