Stormwater Threats and Clean Water Solutions for Puget Sound Salmonids and their Habitats

Project ID: F16AC00071

Federal Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2016

Initial Funding: $40,075

Total Funding: $82,545

Principal Investigator: Young, Graham

Agreement Technical Representative: Davis, Jay

Abstract: Funds under this award are to be used to assess the impacts of toxic stormwater runoff on Pacific salmonids and their habitats in urban and urbanizing watersheds ofPuget Sound. Moreover, the effectiveness of pollution reduction technologies (i.e., green stormwater infrastructure) as a strategy to improve water quality and enhance salmon survival in freshwater spawning and rearing habitats will be evaluated. This project will scientifically determine the extent to which ongoing changes in human population growth, coastal development, land cover change, climate change, stormwater runoff, and degraded water quality may undermine efforts to effectively conserve and recover salmon and other living aquatic resources. Furthermore, the project will identify solutions-oriented strategies to mitigate toxic runoff and promote ecological resiliency in Puget Sound.

The Service Will:
• Support and assist in the fulfillment of the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study objectives listed in the scope of work by providing an investigational scientist and technician to help accomplish the tasks listed in the scope of work.
• Assist in the design and execution of stormwater threats and clean water solutions laboratory and hatchery/field experiments as well as assist with data collection, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist in meetings with various entities on issues pertaining to the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Provide technical and field/laboratory assistance to the University of Washington as otherwise needed for the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study and review reports generated by the University of Washington.

The Recipient Will:
• Participate in the overall project and direction of the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study including field and laboratory experimental designs and operations.
• Specifically, assist in the fulfillment of the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study objectives and tasks listed in the scope of work.
• Assist in interpretation of data, statistical analyses, and report preparations on the status and accomplishments of the project.
• Meet and communicate with various entities on issues and findings pertaining to the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials, manuscripts, and documentation for the stormwater threats and clean water solutions study, including materials for professional presentations and conferences as well as outreach and educational materials.
• Assist in the preparation of a final report summarizing all activities and results at the completion of the study.