PIT Tag Forecaster (PTF):

a new PTAGIS feature

A. GiorgiJ. GeiselmanJ. TenneyN. Tancreto

What is the PTF?• Database system:

• Forecast Columbia Basin PIT tag use

• Anadromous salmonids• Integrated with PTAGIS

•Time step = 3 year forecast

Genesis of the PTF• 2008/2010 FCRPS BiOp

• Improve coordination and efficiency of PIT tag use among users region-wide.

•NPCC Tagging Forum 2013

recommendations :• Improve efficiency of PIT tag use• Contain costs• Minimize # fish handled/tagged.

Applications of the PTF• Provide a common platform for viewing

planned tagging activities system-wide.• Identify opportunities for sharing of

tagged fish among programs & user-groups.

• Assist with coordinating tag use within and across watersheds.

• Maintain adequate stock coverage for BiOp & FWP monitoring needs into the future.

• Minimize over-tagging ESA-listed populations

• Inform NOAA take-permits.

History of PTF• 2009-2010

• NOAA, AA & CBFWA scope the PTF tool• UW & BioAnalysts -> prototype system @CBR• Agencies provided data

• 2011-2012• Dormant

• 2013-2014• PSMFC redesigns system & integrates with PTAGIS• Beta-test, spring/summer 2014 (FPC & Corps)• Regional parties/agencies are populating the database

The PTF System: Two Components

• Database• Populated online by users; update annually

• Seek one contact per agency/user group

• Query & Reporting tools• Generic query and graphical report tool

• Detailed query tool

Database information by RME project

• ESU/MPG• ESA-listed and

unlisted populations• Release site• Project/contract #• Sponsor• Contractor

• Number to be released• Life stage• Origin (wild/hat.)• Hatchery name• RME application• Data provider

Database Entry Page: List of Projects

Database Entry Page: Project Detail

Queries & Reports: Dashboard

Queries & Reports: Web Query Tool

AA, NOAA & NPCC- • Request agencies/PUDs/firms populate the PTF database by 03/31/15 • Will provide the PTF as a tool for any regional PIT tag planning and coordination forum, or project manger.• Will work with PSMFC to include map-based query capability.

PIT Tag User-groups’ Role • Assign an agency representative to populate the PTF

database by 3/31/15• Done (pretty much)

• AFEP, CSS or SMP projects verify the completeness and accuracy of existing forecasts provided by the FPC and Corps.

• Provide comments and recommendations regarding input parameters/procedures, queries, and output.

• Use the database to foster planning discussions in local and regional RME forums and at the project level.