Purpose: To provide an opportunity for TMT members and other interested parties to step out of the regular meeting format and review the management decisions and operations of the 2007 season in order to learn lessons that can enhance choices and decision making for 2009.

The timing of agenda items are offered as a guide for the day. Depending on information presented and group dynamics it may compress or expand. Presenters are reminded that their presentations are meant to provide visual cues that spark reflection and discussion, as opposed to a full blown analysis of the issue.

1. 9:00 Welcome, get settled and introductions - Donna Silverberg, Facilitator
2. 9:15 Conditions Review: What were the water, weather and fish conditions that existed throughout the year? How did this year compare to others? Is there something we can learn from this? Is there anything unique that bears sharing?
   • Weather - Kyle Dittmer, CRITFC
     [TMT Wx2008]
   • Water - Cathy Hlebechuk, COE and Jim Adams, COE
     [2008 Runoff YE Review]
     [2008 WQ YE Review]
   • Fish - Paul Wagner, NOAA and Cindy LeFleur, WA
     [2008 Adult Returns]
   • Lessons Learned from the 2008 Conditions Review?
   10:15 Break
3. 10:30 Review of Specific Operations: What was learned about specific operations that were requested by TMT members or other regional entities? How effective were these operations in achieving the intended goal? Should they be continued or modified in future years? Why or why not?
   • 6-Year Review of Juvenile spring fish survival, transport percentages, travel time and delay observed under various spill conditions - Jerry McCann, Fish Passage Center
     [Fish Passage Center 6-year Review]
   • 2008 Juvenile Spring survival - Bill Muir, NMFS Science Center
     [Direct Survival of Migrating Salmonid Smolts in the Snake and Lower Columbia Rivers: Update with 2008 Results]
   • 2008 Juvenile Summer survival - Jerry McCann, Fish Passage Center
   • Influence of In-River Population on Juvenile Survival Estimates - Bill Muir, NMFS Science Center
   • Bonneville Screens/Debris - Dan Feil, COE
     [Bonneville Dam Debris and Guidance Screen Removal]
   • Little Goose MOP/Lower Granite Tailwater Navigation Issues - Paul Wagner, NOAA
   • Lower Granite Adult Trap MOP Elevation - Dan Feil, COE
     [Lower Granite Dam MOP and Adult Trap Operations]
   • McNary Summer Transportation Operations/ Effects on Spill Operation - Paul Wagner, NOAA
     [McNary Transport 2008]
   • Lessons Learned from these specific operations?
   Noon: Break for Lunch
4. 1:00 Continue Specific Operations Review, as needed
5. Reservoir Operations Review: How effective were the proposed actions (SORs) at achieving desired results? What changes might be necessary to enhance results in the future? How did this year compare to others?
   • Libby Summer Operations - Cathy Hlebechuk/Joel Fenolio, COE
     [2008 Libby YE Review]
   • Hungry Horse Operations - John Roache, BOR
     [Hungry Horse Operations 2008]
   • Dworshak Spring/Summer Operations - Steve Hall, Walla Walla District COE
     [2008 Dworshak YE Review]
   • Grand Coulee Operations - John Roache, BOR
     [Grand Coulee Operations 2008]
     1. 2008 SOR
   • Lessons Learned from the 2008 Reservoir Operations Review? Is there more flexibility that TMT could utilize to improve in-season operations?
6. 3:00 Other Lessons Learned? Given the review of conditions, decisions and actions throughout the day, what are the overarching lessons that could impact future work of the TMT? Are there themes that might need further discussion at a future TMT meeting or other regional work group?
7. 3:30 Adjourn

NOTE: Lunch will be brought in for all participating in or attending the meeting. An $8 contribution is required.

RSVP date is November 14. Your RSVP is required to guarantee enough food for everyone! To RSVP and to make special food requests (e.g. vegetarian) please call 503-248-4703 and speak with Erin Halton.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful participation.