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 2009 season in order to learn lessons that can enhance choices and decision making for 2010.

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
   [Summary of Water Year 2009 Weather]
   [WINTER WEATHER 2009 - 2010 FORECAST]
   [Winter 2009 - 2010 Climate Forecast]
   • Water - Steve Barton, COE
   [2009 Water Year Runoff, Flow and Water Quality Summary]
   • Ocean Conditions Summary - Bill Peterson and Bob Emmett, NMFS Science Center
   [Ocean Conditions and Salmon Productivity]
   • Fish
     1. Juvenile summary - Paul Wagner, NOAA
     2. Adult summary - Cindy LeFleur, WA
     3. Spring Chinook Adult Migration Timing at Bonneville Dam - Brandon R. Chockley, Fish Passage Center
   • Sea Lions - Robert Stansell, COE
   [EVALUATION OF SEA LION PREDATION IN THE BONNEVILLE DAM TAILRACE]

   • Lessons Learned from the 2009 Conditions Review?

10:30 Break

3. 10:45 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 - Joel Fenolio, COE; Brian Marotz, MT
     [Libby Operations 2009]
   • Hungry Horse Operations - John Roache, BOR
   [Hungry Horse Operations 2009]
   • Grand Coulee Operations - John Roache, BOR
   [Grand Coulee Operations 2009]
   • Upper Snake Operations - John Roache, BOR
   [Upper Snake Flow Augmentation 2009]
   • Canadian Operations and Impacts on Columbia River System - Tony Norris, BPA
   • Dworshak Spring/Summer Operations - Steve Hall, Walla Walla District COE and Dan Feil, Division, COE
   [Dworshak Reservoir Regulation 2009]

   • Lessons Learned from the 2009 Reservoir Operations Review? Is there more flexibility that TMT could utilize to improve in-season operations?

12:30 Break for Lunch

4. 1:00 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?

   • Dworshak SOR - Steve Hall, Walla Walla District COE
   [Dworshak Transition to Refill]
   • Juvenile Survival for 2009 - Bill Muir, NMFS Science Center
   [Survival of Migrating Salmonid Smolts in the Snake and Lower Columbia Rivers, 2009]
   • Fall Chinook Survival for 2009 - Jerry McCann, Fish Passage Center
   [Hatchery Subyearling Survival Lower Granite to McNary Dam 1998 to 2009]
   • Juvenile fish travel time, transport percentages, and Non-Detected Population: What has Changed? - Bill Muir, NMFS Science Center
   • Chum Operations - Paul Wagner, NOAA and Tony Norris, BPA
   [Annual Review of Chum Spawning Operation]
   • Libby 2008 end of December variable draft methodology and 2009 SOR - Joel Fenolio, Seattle District COE
   [Libby Dam End of December Variable Draft Target]
   • Chief Joseph Spill Deflectors - Amy Reese, Seattle District COE
   [Chief Joseph Dam, Spillway Flow Deflector DRAFT Total Dissolved Gas Exchange Assessment]

   • Lessons Learned from these specific operations?

5. 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?

6. 3:30 Adjourn

NOTE: Lunch will be brought in for all participating in or attending the meeting. A $10 contribution is required. RSVP as soon as possible - and no later than Friday, December 4. Your RSVP is required to guarantee enough food for everyone! To RSVP and to make special food requests (e.g. vegetarian) please email ehalton@cnnw.net or call 503-248-4703 and speak with Erin Halton.

Thank you in advance for your thoughtful participation.