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Analyze/Interpret Data
RM & E and Data Management | 162
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Definition
Data analysis that goes beyond generation of data summaries from data collected or generated in the field or through remote sensing. These activities apply analytical tools to derive variables, or indicators to inform management decisions. Often involving tests of statistical significance, this work element also may include modeling, indices, and synthesis. Typically culminates in resource management recommendations presented in a report of research/evaluation findings or analyses presented as formal publications. Also use the "Reporting" WE category if the project generates reports or publications from the analyzed data.
Metrics
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| 1464 |
Primary R, M, and E Focal Area [Population Status, Hydrosystem, Tributary Habitat, Estuary/Ocean, Harvest, Hatchery, Predation, Systemwide] |
Population Status - Monitoring of Fish or Wildlife population-specific abundance, productivity, spatial distribution, or genetic diversity.
Hydrosystem - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the mainstem Columbia River hydrosystem and associated habitat.
Tributary Habitat - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the Columbia basin tributary habitat.
Estuary/Ocean - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the Columbia River estuary habitat or the ocean.
Harvest - RM&E associated with harvest management questions or critical uncertainties.
Hatchery - RM&E associated with hatchery management questions or critical uncertainties.
Predation - RM&E associated with predation management questions or critical uncertainties.
Systemwide - RM&E associated with broad, ecosystem level management questions or critical uncertainties. |
Required |
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| 1472 |
Primary R, M, and E Type [Status and Trend Monitoring, Action Effectiveness Research, Uncertainties Research, Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring] |
Primary Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Type refers to the primary goal of the work. If there is a secondary type, please enter it under the metric "Secondary R, M, and E Type". This information helps us classify R, M, and E work. Definitions of each type follow.
Status and Trend Monitoring is short for Fish/Wildlife Population and Environmental Status and Trend Monitoring which is defined as census or statistically designed monitoring of fish or wildlife population and/or environmental conditions (i.e. watershed conditions) to assess the current status or change (trend) over time. This is sometimes referred to as an observational study (ISRP, 2005). These monitoring data may also be used to correlate fish performance with environmental conditions.
* Ecosystem/Landscape level, broad-scale, periodic monitoring (referred to as Tier 1 Monitoring)
* Geographically localized, frequent monitoring (referred to as Tier 2 Monitoring)
Action Effectiveness Research refers to research to determine the effects of an action or suite of actions on fish survival, productivity and/or habitat conditions (referred to as Tier 3 monitoring). This is a manipulative experiment that statistically assesses the effect of a treatment (action) condition relative to a control or reference condition. Action effectiveness research can be performed for a localized effect (project or stream reach level effect) or for a watershed level effect (intensively monitored effect). Localized (project level) effects most commonly identify changes in habitat conditions associated with the action, while fish or biological responses may require a watershed level (intensively monitored approach) to capture a broader area in which a biological response is expressed.
Uncertainties Research refers to research to resolve scientific uncertainties regarding the relationships between fish or wildlife health, population performance (abundance, survival, productivity, distribution, diversity), habitat conditions, life history and/or genetic conditions (e.g., the existence and causes of delayed mortality, hatchery spawner reproductive success relative to wild populations, etc.). This is a manipulative experiment where variables are manipulated to infer or demonstrate cause and effect relationships using statistical-designed hypothesis testing. Uncertainties research does not include experimental research and monitoring specifically targeting the effect of a mitigation or restoration action (this is Action Effectiveness Research). It also does not include monitoring (observational studies) of fish or habitat conditions with inferences from statistical correlation assessments (this is Status and Trend Monitoring).
Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring refers to monitoring the execution and outcomes of projects. This type of monitoring does not require environmental response data directly linking restoration actions to physical, chemical, or biological responses.
* Project Implementation monitoring determines whether projects were carried out as planned, through documentation of the type and location of management action, and whether the action was implemented properly or complies with established standards. This is generally carried out as an administrative review and does not require any parameter measurements beyond those specified by the project design requirements. It is usually a low-cost monitoring activity that should be included for all mitigation activities.
* Project Compliance monitoring determines whether specified project criteria are being met, through a post-project auditing of project performance. This type of monitoring would typically not be carried out by the project sponsor, and may require the development of independent, compliance monitoring projects. A limited, statistical-designed sample of projects could be monitored annually for compliance. |
Required |
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Secondary R, M, and E Type [Status and Trend Monitoring, Action Effectiveness Research, Uncertainties Research, Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring] |
Secondary Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation Type refers to a secondary goal or indirect benefit of the work. This information helps us classify R, M, and E work. For definitions of each type, see the Guidance under the "Primary R, M, and E Type" metric. |
Optional |
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| 1495 |
Secondary R, M, and E Focal Area [Population Status, Hydrosystem, Tributary Habitat, Estuary/Ocean, Harvest, Hatchery, Predation, Systemwide] |
Population Status - Monitoring of Fish or Wildlife population-specific abundance, productivity, spatial distribution, or genetic diversity.
Hydrosystem - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the mainstem Columbia River hydrosystem and associated habitat.
Tributary Habitat - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the Columbia basin tributary habitat.
Estuary/Ocean - RM&E occurring within and/or applicable to management questions or critical uncertainties associated with the Columbia River estuary habitat or the ocean.
Harvest - RM&E associated with harvest management questions or critical uncertainties.
Hatchery - RM&E associated with hatchery management questions or critical uncertainties.
Predation - RM&E associated with predation management questions or critical uncertainties.
Systemwide - RM&E associated with broad, ecosystem level management questions or critical uncertainties. |
Optional |
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Location Guidance
No location needed for this work element.
Environmental Compliance
Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in Pisces in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time. Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in Pisces, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NEPA coverage for this work element will be identified by BPA's Environmental Compliance Lead. Endangered Species Act (ESA)
ESA consultation is typically not required for this work element. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically not required for this work element. Public Involvement
Public involvement is typically not required for this work element.
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