(D) Understanding and evaluating reservoir mortality and the effectiveness of the 

 Water Budget. 



Estimates of reservoir mortality range from 1 to 30 percent for an average 

 reservoir. If these estimates are confirmed, reservoir mortality would be the 

 major cause of mortality in the system. A better understanding of the extent and 

 causes of reservoir mortality is needed to assess the effectiveness of measures 

 such as the Water Budget. See program sections 304(d) and 404. 



(2) Bonneville shall fund the technical work groups to participate in the ongoing review 

 and implementation of the five-year work plans. Specifically, the groups will: 



(A) Develop statistical and design standards for research in the areas of emphasis. 



(B) Assist in developing, reviewing and evaluating requests for proposals, project 

 work statements, and other related documents. 



(C) Provide an annual summary of the status of research in each area of emphasis, 

 including an analysis of the extent to which research objectives have been 

 achieved and of any new problem areas that have been identified. [Source 

 1304(c)(3).CBFWC-2. modified by the CounciL] 



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