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Peace Project Water Use Plan<br />
Williston Reservoir Tributary Habitat Review<br />
Study Year 1<br />
Reference: <strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong><br />
Williston Reservoir Tributary Habitat Review - 2011 Summary<br />
Report<br />
Study Period: 2011<br />
Tanya Seebacher, Kim Poupard, Darryl Arsenault<br />
Golder Associates Ltd.<br />
220 – <strong>17</strong>55 Springfield Road<br />
Kelowna, <strong>BC</strong> V1Y 5V5<br />
Report Date: May 22, 2012
REPORT<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong><br />
<strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT REVIEW<br />
Williston Reservoir Tributary<br />
Habitat Review - 2011 Summary<br />
Report<br />
Submitted to:<br />
Michael McArthur<br />
Natural Resource Specialist - <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong><br />
Generation, Environment & Social Issues<br />
<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong><br />
6911 Southpoint Drive (E11)<br />
Burnaby, <strong>BC</strong> V3N 4X8<br />
Report Number: 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
Distribution:<br />
<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> - 4 Copies<br />
Golder Associates Ltd. - 1 Copy
Authors<br />
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Kim Poupard 1 , Darryl Arsenault 2 , Tanya Seebacher 2 , and David Roscoe 3<br />
Citation<br />
Golder. 2012. <strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> Williston Reservoir Tributary Habitat Review – 2011. Golder Associates Ltd. Project<br />
#11-1492-0016. Unpublished report by Golder Associates Ltd., Kelowna, <strong>BC</strong> for <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> - Peace River<br />
Water Use Plan, Williston Reservoir, <strong>BC</strong>, 18 pp. + Apps.<br />
Cover Photo<br />
Six Mile Bay, Looking north towards Six Mile Creek, May 2011. Photos © Darryl Arsenault, Golder Associates<br />
Ltd.<br />
© 2011 <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong><br />
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems, or transmitted, in any form or by any<br />
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission from <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong>,<br />
Burnaby, <strong>BC</strong>.<br />
1<br />
Golder Associates Ltd. 929 McGill Rd, Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong>, V2C 6E9<br />
2<br />
Golder Associates Ltd. 220-<strong>17</strong>55 Springfield Road, Kelowna, <strong>BC</strong>, V1Y 5V5<br />
3<br />
Golder Associates Ltd. 201 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, <strong>BC</strong>, V1N 1A8
Executive Summary<br />
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The primary focus of the study is on the success of tributary enhancement in improving fish access and habitat;<br />
however, wildlife (including amphibians and birds) and habitat (vegetation) will also be monitored (a summary of<br />
objectives, management questions and hypotheses is found below in Table 1ES). Sites that <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> selected<br />
for this monitoring program include two trial tributaries: Ole Creek - a woody debris blockage site (northern trial<br />
site), and Six Mile Creek - a perched mouth site (southern trial site). There are also paired control sites to both<br />
Ole and Six Mile which are, respectively, Factor Ross Creek (northern control) and Lamonti Creek (southern<br />
control).<br />
Baseline data were collected over three field sessions: 9 to 18 May, 6 to 8 June, and 8 to 18 August, 2011. Data<br />
collection involved fish spawning surveys, fish habitat assessment, fish population surveys, amphibian surveys,<br />
songbird surveys, and vegetation surveys along each tributary. Overall data collection went well during the<br />
spring and summer surveys in May and August; however, water levels during the June session were quite high<br />
and sampling was not possible at the northern study sites.<br />
Stream walks were conducted for each study creek to enumerate the number of spawners and redds. The<br />
locations of suitable spawning substrates observed during the surveys were recorded using a GPS. Fish<br />
spawning or evidence of fish spawning was not observed. Observations were made near the mouths of the study<br />
creeks to document any potential barriers to fish movement (i.e., debris jams or perched mouths). Backpack<br />
electrofishing was used to sample juvenile and small-bodied fish in the study creeks during the summer site visit<br />
(9 to 18 August, 2011). A multiple-pass removal-depletion survey with stratified sampling by habitat type was<br />
used to estimate the abundance of target and other species. Arctic Grayling were not caught or observed in any<br />
of the creeks. Fish species caught were Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni), Bull Trout (Salvelinus<br />
confluentus), Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and Prickly Sculpin (Cottus asper).<br />
Amphibian field surveys were completed according to RIC standards (RIC 1998a and 1998b), using methods<br />
appropriate for the habitat type. Area-based surveys of small ponds and wetlands were completed while at each<br />
tributary, and time effort for each search was documented. Between all of the sites, the following four species<br />
were noted: Long-Toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) (egg mass only), Wood Frog (Lithobates<br />
sylvatica), Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas), and Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris).<br />
The survey methods for passerine bird species were adapted from the RIC Inventory Methods for Forest and<br />
Grassland Songbirds (1999) for variable radius point counts. A cumulative total of 70 bird species were detected<br />
during the field program including 37 species at Six Mile Creek, 21 at Lamonti Creek, 29 at Factor Ross Creek,<br />
and 12 at Ole Creek.<br />
Weather conditions were anomalous during spring and summer of 2011, with a late cool spring and<br />
subsequently late cool summer. Data analysis was quite limited for this first year of sampling, and changes will<br />
be made to the field sampling program (upon approval from <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong>) that are discussed in the<br />
Recommendations Section 5.0. Primary recommendations include: the installation in subsequent years of<br />
satellite enabled real-time water temperature data loggers, modification of the fish sampling program,<br />
discontinuation of bird surveys, suspension of the vegetation program until enhancement options are finalized,<br />
continuation of the amphibian surveys, and a recommendation for the addition of invertebrate sampling.
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Table 1 ES: <strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> Status of Objectives, Management Questions and Hypotheses after Year 1<br />
Objective Management Questions<br />
Address<br />
management<br />
questions by<br />
collecting<br />
data<br />
necessary to<br />
test null<br />
hypotheses.<br />
Does fish abundance and<br />
diversity in tributaries<br />
increase as a result of<br />
enhancement?<br />
Is the area and quality of fish<br />
habitat created by the<br />
tributary enhancement<br />
maintained over time?<br />
Does riparian vegetation<br />
along tributaries increase in<br />
abundance and diversity as a<br />
result of enhancement?<br />
Does amphibian abundance<br />
and diversity in tributaries<br />
change as a result of<br />
enhancement?<br />
Does tributary enhancement<br />
change the area and quality<br />
of amphibian breeding habitat<br />
over time? If so, is the area<br />
and quality maintained over<br />
time?<br />
Does abundance and<br />
diversity of songbirds<br />
(passerines) around<br />
tributaries change as a result<br />
of enhancement?<br />
Management Null<br />
Hypotheses<br />
Fish abundance and<br />
diversity in tributaries<br />
does not increase as a<br />
result of tributary<br />
enhancement.<br />
Total rearing area for<br />
fish does not increase<br />
following enhancement<br />
to tributaries.<br />
Riparian vegetation<br />
abundance and diversity<br />
in and near tributaries<br />
does not change<br />
following enhancement<br />
to tributaries.<br />
Amphibian abundance<br />
and diversity in and near<br />
tributaries does not<br />
change following<br />
tributary enhancement.<br />
Total amphibian<br />
breeding area does not<br />
change following<br />
enhancement.<br />
Songbird abundance<br />
and diversity near<br />
tributaries does not<br />
change following<br />
tributary enhancement.<br />
Year 1 (2011) Status<br />
Based on the limited baseline data<br />
available, hypothesis cannot be<br />
rejected at this time. More data<br />
required to be collected.<br />
Based on the limited baseline data<br />
available, hypothesis cannot be<br />
rejected at this time. More data<br />
required to be collected.<br />
Vegetation transects were<br />
established and data were collected;<br />
however, <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> has agreed that<br />
the vegetation program will be<br />
suspended until the year of the<br />
enhancement works.<br />
Based on only baseline data<br />
collected, hypothesis cannot be<br />
rejected at this time. More data<br />
required to be collected.<br />
Because only baseline data has<br />
been collected to date, hypothesis<br />
cannot be rejected at this time. More<br />
data required to be collected.<br />
Recommend cancellation of bird<br />
sampling program. Should the<br />
proposed enhancement design call<br />
for removal of vegetated<br />
berms/delta's and the like, there<br />
could have been effects to<br />
vegetation and terrestrial habitat<br />
worth assessing in MON<strong>17</strong>. The<br />
WUP Committee would not have<br />
known what works would be needed<br />
to improve the tributary access<br />
enhancement, hence the inclusion of<br />
the songbird habitat portions of the<br />
monitor. Now that <strong>BC</strong>H has an<br />
implementation design showing that<br />
songbird habitat areas are not likely<br />
to require change, on a measureable<br />
scale, the recommendation is to<br />
state that H6 has been answered<br />
and does not require further study.
Keywords<br />
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Williston Reservoir, Fish, Fish Spawning Habitat, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Amphibian, Bird, Vegetation,<br />
Habitat
Acknowledgements<br />
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Golder acknowledges the following individuals for their insight, assistance, and local knowledge in the<br />
development of the work program, planning of field programs, and implementation of field programs.<br />
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Tsay Keh Dene Nation – field assistant during spring survey (Luke Gleeson (coordinator), Charity Rivard<br />
(field technician).<br />
Vi Lambie – Mackenzie Nature Observatory for providing summary of bird species expected in area and<br />
updates on weather conditions and site access.<br />
Knut Herzog – Engineering Officer, Mackenzie District for providing details on road conditions / weather.<br />
Michael McArthur – <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> for field visit audit and comments on methodology.<br />
Arne Langston – Williston Peace Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program for information related to fish<br />
and amphibian distributions and anticipated average spring reproduction timing.<br />
Dana Schmidt – Golder Associates Ltd. provided advice on sampling programs and potential statistical<br />
analyses.
Table of Contents<br />
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 1<br />
1.1 Scope, Objectives, Management Questions and Hypotheses ............................................................................. 2<br />
1.1.1 Fish Surveys .................................................................................................................................................. 3<br />
1.1.2 Amphibian Inventory and Abundance ............................................................................................................ 4<br />
1.1.3 Songbird Inventory and Abundance ............................................................................................................... 5<br />
1.1.4 Vegetation ...................................................................................................................................................... 5<br />
1.2 Study Area ........................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
2.0 METHODS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6<br />
2.1 Fish surveys......................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
2.1.1 Spawner surveys............................................................................................................................................ 6<br />
2.1.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Surveys ....................................................................................................... 7<br />
2.1.2.1 Sampling Sites ............................................................................................................................................ 7<br />
2.1.2.2 Multiple-removal depletion electrofishing surveys....................................................................................... 7<br />
2.1.3 Fish Data Analysis ....................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
2.2 Amphibian Surveys ............................................................................................................................................ 10<br />
2.3 Bird Surveys ...................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
2.4 Vegetation Surveys ............................................................................................................................................ 11<br />
3.0 RESULTS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
3.1 Climate Data ...................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
3.2 Fish surveys....................................................................................................................................................... 14<br />
3.2.1 Spawner surveys.......................................................................................................................................... 15<br />
3.2.1.1 First site visit (May 9 to 18, 2011) ............................................................................................................. 15<br />
3.2.1.2 Second site visit (7 to 8 June, 2011) ......................................................................................................... 15<br />
3.2.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Surveys (8 to 18 August, 2011) ................................................................. 15<br />
3.2.2.1 Six Mile Creek........................................................................................................................................... 16<br />
3.2.2.2 Lamonti Creek .......................................................................................................................................... 16<br />
3.2.2.3 Factor Ross Creek .................................................................................................................................... 16<br />
3.2.2.4 Ole Creek ................................................................................................................................................. 16<br />
3.3 Amphibian Surveys ............................................................................................................................................ <strong>17</strong>
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3.3.1 First site visit (9 to 18 May, 2011) ................................................................................................................ <strong>17</strong><br />
3.3.2 Second site visit (7 to 8 June, 2011) ............................................................................................................ 18<br />
3.3.3 Third site visit (8 to 18 August, 2011) ........................................................................................................... 18<br />
3.4 Bird Surveys ...................................................................................................................................................... 18<br />
3.5 Vegetation Surveys ............................................................................................................................................ 18<br />
3.5.1 Six Mile and Lamonti Creeks ....................................................................................................................... 19<br />
3.5.2 Factor Ross and Ole Creeks ........................................................................................................................ 20<br />
4.0 DISCUSSION .................................................................................................................................................................. 20<br />
4.1 Fish .................................................................................................................................................................... 20<br />
4.1.1 Spawner Surveys ......................................................................................................................................... 20<br />
4.1.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Survey ....................................................................................................... 21<br />
4.2 Amphibians ........................................................................................................................................................ 22<br />
4.3 Birds .................................................................................................................................................................. 22<br />
4.4 Vegetation ......................................................................................................................................................... 22<br />
5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 23<br />
6.0 CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25<br />
7.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................ 26
TABLES<br />
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Table 1: 2011 Field Program Summary...................................................................................................................................... 2<br />
Table 2: Approximate annual life history stages of selected species from McPhail (2007) ........................................................ 3<br />
Table 3: Amphibian Species Documented within the Study area (Hengeveld 1999, 2000). ....................................................... 4<br />
Table 4: Electrofisher Settings and Site Information for Mutiple-pass Removal Sampling. ........................................................ 9<br />
Table 5: Point Count Survey Dates. ......................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
Table 6: Snow Pillow Survey Locations and Relative Distances from Trial Tributary Locations. .............................................. 12<br />
Table 7: Summary of fish caught and observed, and CPUE during electrofishing surveys in Williston Reservoir<br />
tributary enhancement study creeks. ....................................................................................................................... <strong>17</strong><br />
Table 8: Amphibian Survey Time and Area Effort over May, June, and August 2011. ............................................................. <strong>17</strong><br />
FIGURES<br />
Figure 1: Ten Year Mean versus 2011 Snow Water Equivalent at the Aiken Snow Station. .................................................... 13<br />
Figure 2: Ten Year Mean versus 2011 Snow Water Equivalent at the Pine Pass Station. ....................................................... 13<br />
Figure 3: Reservoir Elevations for 2011, Vertical Lines Indicate Field Sessions ...................................................................... 14<br />
APPENDICES<br />
APPENDIX A<br />
Site Maps<br />
APPENDIX B<br />
Site Photos<br />
APPENDIX C<br />
Fish Collection and Wildlife Permit Documents<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Summary Data Tables – Fish, Amphibian, Bird Surveys<br />
APPENDIX E<br />
Fish Field Data Forms<br />
APPENDIX F<br />
Fish Site Cards<br />
APPENDIX G<br />
Breeding Bird Point Count Forms<br />
APPENDIX H<br />
Vegetation Survey Forms<br />
APPENDIX I<br />
R Program Code
1.0 INTRODUCTION<br />
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The Tributary Habitat Review monitoring program is a component of the Williston Tributary Access Management<br />
Plan aimed to improve access to tributaries for fish and wildlife. The Terms of Reference for the Peace River<br />
Water Use Monitoring Program (<strong>GMSMON</strong><strong>17</strong>) discussed barriers to fish passage during spring spawning due to<br />
drawdown and interference from woody debris fields at the mouths of tributaries. Enhancement options to<br />
improve fish access up tributaries includes: removal of obstructions blocking fish access and preventing habitat<br />
destruction by mobile debris at each tributary mouth. The primary focus of the study is to measure the success<br />
of tributary enhancement in improving fish access and habitat; however, wildlife (including amphibians and birds)<br />
and habitat (vegetation) have also been monitored.<br />
Williston Reservoir is located next to and north of Mackenzie, in the northern interior of British Columbia (<strong>BC</strong>). It<br />
is the largest reservoir in <strong>BC</strong>, covering a surface area of 1,773 square kilometres (<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> 2011). The Peace<br />
River is the primary outflow to the reservoir, with water levels in the reservoir controlled by the WAC Bennett<br />
Dam located near Hudson’s Hope, <strong>BC</strong>. Water fluctuations in the reservoir due to dam operations result in a large<br />
drawdown zone during low water periods. As a result, shallow channels with excessive braiding often occur<br />
where tributaries flow over the exposed drawdown zone (often hundreds of metres of muddy floodplain),<br />
potentially reducing fish access to the tributaries. Additionally, excessive large woody debris (LWD) present in<br />
the reservoir routinely accumulates in the bays where tributaries typically occur. Though unlikely to be an<br />
impediment to fish in itself, LWD exacerbates erosion increasing sedimentation and limiting plant establishment.<br />
Cubberley and Hengeveld (2010) conducted an aerial reconnaissance of nine tributaries in order to select the<br />
best candidates for a mitigation trial. Six Mile Creek (Six Mile) and Chichouyenily Creek were selected as the top<br />
candidates. However, since the submission of the report, Chichouyenily Creek was abandoned in favour of Ole<br />
Creek (Ole).<br />
Sites selected for this monitoring program include two trial tributaries: Ole Creek - a woody debris blockage site,<br />
and Six Mile Creek - a sediment perched mouth site. There are also paired control sites to both Ole and Six Mile<br />
creeks which are, Factor Ross Creek and Lamonti Creek, respectively. Ole Creek and Factor Ross Creek are<br />
located on the northwest shores of Williston Reservoir approximately 40 kilometres (km) south of the First Nation<br />
community of Tsay Keh Dene, and roughly 20 km apart. Six Mile and Lamonti creeks are located approximately<br />
35 km north of Mackenzie, are both within Six Mile Bay, and are roughly 1 km apart.<br />
Access to tributary streams for spring fish spawning is critical to tributary enhancement objectives.<br />
Large-bodied fish that spawn in Williston tributaries during the spring include Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus<br />
mykiss), Arctic Grayling (Thymallus arcticus), and suckers (Catostomus sp.) (A. Langston, pers. comm., 2011).<br />
According to Langston (2011), Grayling tend to spawn in large tributary streams and may have been absent from<br />
the trial tributaries for long enough that stocks may not exist. According to fish distribution records, Arctic<br />
Grayling have been recorded in Six Mile Creek (<strong>BC</strong> Ministry of Environment 2011 (FISS)). Based on habitat<br />
requirements and habitat available in the streams, Rainbow Trout along with suckers, are the most likely springspawning<br />
fish species to attempt to spawn in the trial tributaries (A. Langston, pers. comm., 2011). However,<br />
with enhanced spring access it is possible that Arctic Grayling could repopulate the tributary streams. A multiyear<br />
monitoring program would be necessary to test whether spawning utilization for either of the target species,<br />
grayling and Rainbow Trout, increases in the access-enhanced streams. Enhancement works are expected to<br />
improve fish access to tributaries via the removal of debris blockages and riparian species recruitment; the<br />
monitoring program will attempt to test these hypotheses. A modified summer fish sampling program is expected<br />
to be implemented during 2012 so that the next two years of pre-enhancement conditions can be captured, in
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addition to the first year (2011). As enhanced fish access could have an influence on amphibians (i.e., via<br />
predation), the monitoring program also includes an amphibian monitoring component. Field activities for the<br />
2011 season are summarized in Table 1.<br />
As discussed in the Terms of Reference (TOR), information from this monitoring program will be used along with<br />
other monitoring projects to determine if changes to present operating elevations (e.g., lowering drawdown<br />
levels) would be beneficial for both fish and wildlife in Williston Reservoir (<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> 2010).<br />
The primary objectives of this report are to:<br />
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address management questions identified in the “Scope and Objectives” Section 1.1;<br />
discuss findings of baseline data collection (2011) for fish, amphibian, bird and vegetation surveys; and,<br />
provide recommendations for future years of the monitoring program.<br />
Table 1: 2011 Field Program Summary.<br />
Period Field location Activity<br />
9 to 14 May<br />
14 to 18 May<br />
7 to 8 June<br />
8 to 12 Aug<br />
13 to 18 Aug<br />
Six Mile Creek,<br />
Lamonti Creek<br />
Ole Creek,<br />
Factor Ross Creek<br />
Six Mile Creek,<br />
Lamonti Creek<br />
Six Mile Creek,<br />
Lamonti Creek<br />
Ole Creek,<br />
Factor Ross Creek<br />
fish habitat delineation, breeding bird point counts, time constrained<br />
amphibian searches, reconnaissance snorkel and angling fish<br />
surveys<br />
fish habitat delineation, breeding bird point counts, time constrained<br />
amphibian searches, reconnaissance snorkel and angling fish<br />
surveys<br />
breeding bird point counts, kick net sampling for fish eggs, fish<br />
spawning survey<br />
removal depletion fish surveys, vegetation monitoring, area constrain<br />
amphibian searches<br />
removal depletion fish surveys, vegetation monitoring, area constrain<br />
amphibian searches<br />
1.1 Scope, Objectives, Management Questions and Hypotheses<br />
According the <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> TOR for <strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong>, the objective of the monitoring program is to address the<br />
management questions identified in the following sections. The study area will include the tributaries selected for<br />
enhancement (selected as part of Trial Tributaries implementation project). The monitoring program will occur<br />
annually during the 10-year Williston Tributary Access Management Plan. At least one year of baseline data will<br />
be collected prior to the commencement of any enhancement activities. Data collection, data analyses, and<br />
reporting will be completed annually over the study period and a final study report will be produced in Year 10<br />
that summarizes the results of the entire monitoring program and the conclusions that can be drawn pertaining to<br />
the management questions and hypotheses. According to the TOR, the general approach to the monitoring<br />
program is a before-after-impact study that will consist of annual fish surveys, fish habitat assessment, riparian<br />
vegetation assessment, songbird survey, as well as amphibian and amphibian-habitat inventory assessments.
1.1.1 Fish Surveys<br />
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Species deemed most suitable as receptors of the trial tributary enhancement monitoring program due to their<br />
social value, ecology, and life history characteristics include Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Bull Trout<br />
(Salvelinus fontinalis). All of these species are expected to be, at least in part, adfluvial (i.e., migrate between<br />
river and lake habitats and spawn in rivers) within the Williston system. Further, Bull Trout are blue-listed in <strong>BC</strong>,<br />
a designation given to species considered to be particularly sensitive or vulnerable to human activities and<br />
stochastic events (<strong>BC</strong> CDC 2011).<br />
Table 2 shows the approximate life history stages of these species from McPhail (2007).<br />
Table 2: Approximate annual life history stages of selected species from McPhail (2007).<br />
Arctic Grayling most commonly display a riverine life history; however, adfluvial and lacustrine populations also<br />
occur. This species is known for complex migrations between spawning, feeding, and overwintering habitats. In<br />
the Williston Reservoir, Arctic Grayling are known to overwinter in embayments and migrate into streams shortly<br />
after ice-out for spawning. They typically spawn at water temperatures of approximately 4°C. Spawning sites are<br />
selected in flowing water over coarse (2 to 4 cm) gravel and cobble substrate, in modest current (0.5 to 1.0 m/s)<br />
in shallow (10 to 40 cm) glide or run habitat. Incubation is typically one to three weeks. Fry are weak swimmers<br />
and take refuge along the shallow margin of streams. (McPhail 2007)<br />
Bull Trout are typically adfluvial though resident stream populations are also known. They spawn in the fall at<br />
water temps below 10°C. In the upper Peace system, Bull Trout typically select spawning sites with large gravel<br />
substrate (~4 cm) in water 30 to 40 cm deep with a velocity of 0.2 to 0.6 m/s, usually in areas of groundwater<br />
upwelling. Incubation periods are temperature dependant and may range from approximately two to four months.<br />
Fry typically emerge in early June and may rear in the stream for two to four years. (McPhail 2007)<br />
Rainbow Trout are typically adfluvial, though a few introduced populations are known to spawn over gravel<br />
substrates along lake shores. Rainbow Trout spawn in the spring and migration into spawning stream is<br />
triggered by water temperatures (5°C) and rising water level. Spawning sites are typically selected over gravelly<br />
substrate in variable water depths (15 cm to 2.5 m is typical) with water velocities of 0.3 to 0.9 m/s. Areas with<br />
subgravel flow seem to be preferred. Incubation is temperature dependent and ranges from approximately<br />
two weeks to two months, alevins remain in the gravel and emerge 32 to 42 days after hatching. Fry of lacustrine<br />
populations may migrate back into the lake after their first summer or may overwinter in the stream and migrate<br />
the following spring. (McPhail 2007)<br />
The key management question relating to fisheries within the Tributary Habitat Review monitoring program is:<br />
does fish abundance and diversity in tributaries increase as a result of enhancement? Another key management<br />
question related to fish is: is the area and quality of fish habitat created by the tributary enhancement maintained<br />
over time? The primary sampling objective of the riparian vegetation task is to address the management<br />
question posed above by collecting data necessary to draw inferences and to test the following null hypotheses:<br />
� Ho: Fish abundance and diversity in tributaries does not increase as a result of tributary enhancement; and
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� Ho: Total rearing area for fish does not increase following enhancement to tributaries.<br />
1.1.2 Amphibian Inventory and Abundance<br />
Amphibians in British Columbia can be grouped into aquatic breeding obligates (frogs, toads, newts and mole<br />
salamanders / Ambystomatidae) and terrestrial breeding obligates (lungless salamanders / Plethodontidae)<br />
(<strong>BC</strong> MWLAP, 2004a). Amphibian species occurring in the Project region consist of aquatic breeding obligates.<br />
Aquatic breeding amphibians require an aquatic environment such as ponds, streams, and wetlands for egg<br />
laying sites and tadpole rearing. In general, aquatic breeding amphibians select breeding sites that consist of<br />
standing or slow moving water (
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The key management questions relating to the amphibian inventory and abundance section of the Tributary<br />
Habitat Review monitoring program are:<br />
1) Does amphibian abundance and diversity in tributaries change as a result of enhancement?; and,<br />
2) Does tributary enhancement change the area and quality of amphibian breeding habitat over time? If so, is<br />
the area and quality maintained over time?<br />
The primary sampling objective of the amphibian inventory and abundance task is to address the management<br />
questions posed above by collecting data for the study areas necessary to draw inferences and to test the<br />
following null hypothesis’ that:<br />
� Ho: Amphibian abundance and diversity in and near tributaries does not change following tributary<br />
enhancement; and,<br />
� Ho: Total amphibian breeding area does not change following enhancement.<br />
1.1.3 Songbird Inventory and Abundance<br />
Waterfowl and bird of prey monitoring was conducted in the reservoir during 2000 and 2003 (Booth and<br />
Corbould 2003, Corbould and Hengeveld 2000, respectively). The breeding period for passerines (songbirds) is<br />
thought to be from May to July in the area surrounding the Williston Reservoir (RIC 1999). Due to the fact that<br />
there have been limited surveys of songbirds in the Williston Reservoir area, the Tributary Monitoring Program of<br />
selected tributaries aimed to complete reconnaissance surveys for songbirds to provide baseline information to<br />
test whether proposed enhancement works would affect songbird abundance and diversity.<br />
The key management question relating to the songbird inventory and abundance portion of the tributary habitat<br />
review monitoring program is: does abundance and diversity of songbirds (passerines) around tributaries change<br />
as a result of enhancement? The primary sampling objective of the songbird inventory and abundance task is to<br />
address the management question posed above by collecting data necessary to draw inferences and to test the<br />
following null hypothesis:<br />
� Ho: Songbird abundance and diversity near tributaries does not change following tributary enhancement.<br />
1.1.4 Vegetation<br />
The key management question relating to the riparian vegetation section of the Tributary Habitat Review<br />
monitoring program is: does riparian vegetation along tributaries increase in abundance and diversity as a result<br />
of enhancement? The primary sampling objective of the riparian vegetation task is to address the management<br />
question posed above by collecting data necessary to draw inferences and to test the following null hypothesis:<br />
� Ho: Riparian vegetation abundance and diversity in and near tributaries does not change following<br />
enhancement to tributaries.
1.2 Study Area<br />
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The 2011 sampling program focused on the lower reaches of each tributary where each creek flows into<br />
Williston Reservoir and upstream approximately 1.1 km, typically to where the nearest Forest Service Road<br />
crossed each creek. A summary map showing the location of each site (Map 1) and sampling plots (Maps 2 to 5)<br />
are provided in Appendix A and photos of the tributary mouths are shown in Appendix B.<br />
Descriptions of the Site’s biological environment are based on the Ecoregion system and Biogeoclimatic (BGC)<br />
Ecosystem Classification (BEC) system. The Ecoregion classification system provides a systematic review of<br />
the small-scale ecological relationships in the province; the Site is located in the Humid Temperate Ecodomain,<br />
Humid Continental Highlands Ecodivision, Sub-boreal Interior Ecoprovince, Omineca Mountains Ecoregion and<br />
Parsnip Trench Ecosection. The BEC system delineates the province into BGC zones based on topographic and<br />
climatic conditions that are reflected by the presence of specific plant and animal communities. Based on<br />
mapping provided on the iMap <strong>BC</strong> (Government of <strong>BC</strong> 2009), the Site occurs within the Williston Sub-Boreal<br />
Spruce moist cool biogeoclimatic unit (SBSmk2).<br />
2.0 METHODS<br />
2.1 Fish surveys<br />
2.1.1 Spawner surveys<br />
Stream walks were conducted for each study creek to enumerate the number of spawners and redds. One<br />
person walked up each stream bank starting at the outlet. All habitat types were assessed for fish presence and<br />
for evidence of spawning (i.e., cleared gravel patches). Effort was dependant on ease of access and habitat<br />
suitability. For example, where stream banks were difficult to traverse, surveyors would concentrate their effort to<br />
point features such as riffles and gravel substrate areas. Stream walks were conducted to target potential Arctic<br />
Grayling spawning at all four study creeks during the first field site visit (9 to 18 May, 2011) and on Six Mile and<br />
Lamonti creeks during the second site visit (6 to 8 June, 2011). The second visit was timed to target potential<br />
Rainbow Trout spawning. High flow conditions in the study streams during the second visit prevented stream<br />
walk surveys on Ole and Factor Ross creeks.<br />
The locations of suitable spawning substrates observed during the surveys were recorded using a GPS.<br />
Observations were made near the mouths of the study creeks to document any potential barriers to fish<br />
movement (i.e., debris jams or perched mouths).<br />
In addition to visual surveys for redds and spawners during stream walks, a number of other techniques were<br />
attempted to assess the suitability of these methods for detecting spawning activity in the study creeks. In<br />
reaches suitable for spawning, fly-fishing was used to attempt to capture spawning adults and kick-net sampling<br />
was used to sample gravels for eggs. Fly fishing was conducted in Lamonti and Six Mile creeks during the Arctic<br />
Grayling survey. Effort was concentrated on pools of adequate size that they might contain adult fish. A total of<br />
two to five minutes were spent angling with dry flies in each selected pool. Some snorkelling was also conducted<br />
to look for spawners and redds but efforts were limited because of high flow conditions. Only Six Mile Creek<br />
contained adequate habitat in which to conduct snorkel surveys during early spring but Lamonti Creek was also<br />
sampled. An average of five minutes were spent surveying each pool in Six Mile Creek while less time (average<br />
of two minutes) was spent in each Lamonti Creek pool due to the small pool sizes. Given the low success rate
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and increased water flows by the time the crews reached the northern tributaries, Ole and Factor Ross creeks<br />
were not angled or snorkelled.<br />
2.1.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Surveys<br />
Backpack electrofishing was used to sample juvenile and small-bodied fishes in the study creeks during the<br />
summer site visit (9 to 18 August, 2011). A multiple-pass removal-depletion survey with stratified sampling by<br />
habitat type was used to estimate the abundance of target and other species. A fish collection permit was<br />
obtained from the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (Permit # PG11-70349) and a copy is found in<br />
Appendix C. Fish species identifications were determined by experienced field staff and confirmed by reference<br />
to photographs and to McPhail (2007).<br />
2.1.2.1 Sampling Sites<br />
Electrofishing sites were 100 m long and 2 to 3 sites were sampled in each creek. Sites were randomly selected<br />
from the first 1.1 km of stream from the mouth because this zone is most likely to be influenced by enhancement<br />
and site access to upper reaches of the streams was difficult. Random selection of sampling sites was<br />
conducted using Generalized Random Tessellation Stratified (GRTS) survey design protocol as suggested by<br />
Stevens and Olsen (2004). This method provides a compromise between purely stratified design and complete<br />
randomness, and results in randomly selected sites that are spread out across the zone of interest. It also allows<br />
the additional of random sites if originally selected sites cannot be sampled for some reason (e.g., not feasible to<br />
access site). The R program language module and details in the methodology can be found at:<br />
http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/arm/designing/design_intro.htm., and is provided in Appendix I.<br />
Habitat units (strata) within each sampling site were classified as one of the following categories: glide, pool,<br />
riffle, or rapid. The length of the site along the thalweg and the mean width was measured using a measuring<br />
tape or hip-chain. Approximate stream flow conditions in relation to the channel width and bankfull depth were<br />
classified as low, medium or high. A Reconnaissance Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory Site Card were also<br />
completed for each electrofishing site.<br />
2.1.2.2 Multiple-removal depletion electrofishing surveys<br />
Once a suitable sample site was selected (at the downstream end), the upstream block net location was<br />
measured with a hip chain. It was placed 100 m upstream, or at the closest suitable location. The site length was<br />
then recorded on the form. A site card was completed at each site to provide detailed habitat information. The<br />
sampled area was then calculated by multiplying the average channel width by the distance between the block<br />
nets.<br />
Sample sites were isolated using block nets installed across the channel at the upstream and downstream end<br />
of the site, preventing fish from entering or leaving the site during sampling. Block nets were installed using rebar<br />
pounded into the substrate and rope attached to shore; small rocks and boulders were used to secure the net to<br />
the creek bottom. Backpack electrofishing was conducted using a Smith-Root LR-24 backpack electrofisher with<br />
a programmable output wave form that enables fish to be caught efficiently with minimal risk of injury. The<br />
sampling crew consisted of two to three members, with one person operating the electrofishing unit and one or
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two people netting fish. Sampling crews were consistent for all removal passes at each site to keep capture<br />
efficiency consistent between passes. Each site was sampled from downstream to upstream. Captured fish were<br />
transferred to buckets set along the side of the sample reach. Fish observed but not captured were recorded,<br />
including the species and estimated length when possible. Sampling effort (i.e., seconds of electrofisher<br />
operation) was recorded during each removal pass. All captured fish were enumerated, identified to species,<br />
measured for fork length (to the nearest 1 mm) and weighed (to the nearest 1 g). Scale samples were collected<br />
from salmonid species and stored in scale envelopes. After processing fish from the first electrofishing pass, a<br />
second pass was conducted in the same manner. Because of low catch rates of fish in the study sites, only<br />
two electrofishing passes were conducted at most sites, with only one pass at sites with no fish or very few fish<br />
captured (see Results Section 3.0). After all electrofishing passes were completed, fish were released back into<br />
the creek within the sample site.<br />
Table 4 provides detailed information on the sample sites, site conditions, sampling effort, and electrofisher<br />
settings used during the sampling. Maps 2 to 5 in Appendix A show the location of the block nets in each of the<br />
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Table 4: Electrofisher Settings and Site Information for Mutiple-pass Removal Sampling.<br />
Creek Site Date<br />
Six Mile<br />
Lamonti<br />
Factor Ross<br />
Ole<br />
Sampled<br />
Area<br />
(m 2 )<br />
EF<br />
Pass<br />
Time<br />
Start Finish<br />
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(seconds)<br />
Frequency<br />
(Hz)<br />
Electrofisher Settings<br />
Duty<br />
Cycle (%)<br />
Voltage<br />
(V)<br />
Temperature<br />
SM1 10-Aug <strong>17</strong>58 1 16:30 <strong>17</strong>:00 479 60 36% 200 12.0<br />
SM2 9-Aug <strong>17</strong>50 1 16:27 <strong>17</strong>:00 769 60 36% 300 12.0<br />
SM2 9-Aug <strong>17</strong>50 2 <strong>17</strong>:15 <strong>17</strong>:45 580 60 36% 300 12.0<br />
SM3 10-Aug 1520 1 11:20 11:50 491 60 36% 200 9.0<br />
SM3 10-Aug 1520 2 12:04 14:05 478 60 36% 200 9.0<br />
LAM 12-Aug 1225 1 9:00 9:25 n/a 60 36% 300 6.5<br />
1<br />
LAM 12-Aug 1225 2 9:45 10:09 349 60 36% 300 6.5<br />
1<br />
LAM 11-Aug 1050 1 10:55 11:28 446 60 36% 200 8.0<br />
2<br />
LAM 11-Aug 1050 2 11:50 12:29 408 60 36% 200 8.0<br />
2<br />
LAM 11-Aug 1810 1 14:25 14:55 n/a 60 36% 200 9.0<br />
1<br />
FR4 15-Aug 1518 1 13:50 14:20 672 70 28% 200 7.0<br />
FR4 15-Aug 1518 2 14:30 14:55 546 70 28% 200 7.0<br />
FR1o 14-Aug<br />
1012<br />
1012 1 12:02 12:30 622 60 36% 200 7.0<br />
FR1o<br />
14-Aug 1012 2 13:10 13:45 537 60 36% 200 7.0<br />
OLE1 <strong>17</strong>-Aug 750 1 11:13 11:45 544 50 20% 400 6.0<br />
OLE1 <strong>17</strong>-Aug 750 2 11:46 12:05 466 50 20% 400 6.0<br />
OLE2 <strong>17</strong>-Aug 1840 1 13:44 14:04 499 50 20% 500 6.5<br />
OLE2 <strong>17</strong>-Aug 1840 2 14:12 14:30 455 50 20% 500 6.5<br />
(°C)
2.1.3 Fish Data Analysis<br />
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Analysis of spawner survey data was simply counts of redds or spawners by site or habitat type.<br />
A hierarchical Bayesian model with habitat strata was proposed in order to estimate abundance of the most<br />
common species from the multiple-pass removal-depletion electrofishing survey. However, very small catches of<br />
all species during the surveys made the proposed analysis and abundance estimates unfeasible. The very low<br />
numbers of fish also did not warrant analyses of life-history characteristics (e.g., length-weight relationships).<br />
Therefore, analysis of electrofishing survey data consisted simply of descriptive summaries of counts of fish<br />
caught by site and creek. Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE), measured in number of fish per metre of stream length<br />
sampled, was calculated for each creek, combining all sample sites.<br />
2.2 Amphibian Surveys<br />
The amphibian field surveys were completed according to RIC standards (RIC 1998a and 1998b), where<br />
appropriate. Area-based surveys of small ponds and wetlands were completed while at each tributary, and time<br />
effort for each search was documented. Data collected included encounters with amphibian egg masses, larvae<br />
and metamorphs (sub-adults and adults). Data recorded included species identification, sex (where feasible),<br />
developmental stage, and snout-vent length (SVL) (adults only). Identification keys in Corkran and Thoms (1996)<br />
were used to verify identification of egg masses and larvae encountered in the field. Encounters were georeferenced<br />
and photo-documented. A wildlife permit was applied for through the Ministry of Natural Resource<br />
Operations under the Wildlife Act of British Columbia and a permit was obtained on 7 July, 2011 (Permit #PG11-<br />
70683) (copy found in Appendix C).<br />
2.3 Bird Surveys<br />
The survey methods for passerine bird species were adapted from the RIC Inventory Methods for Forest and<br />
Grassland Songbirds (1999) for variable radius point counts. Each creek was used as a transect as it should<br />
reasonably bisect the target habitat (i.e., riparian area) as suggested by Huff et al. (2000) in dealing with the<br />
unique challenges of sampling riparian areas. Point count survey locations were established at 200 m intervals<br />
along the stream with the first location chosen within what is anticipated to be the treatment area. Survey dates<br />
are provided in Table 5.<br />
Table 5: Point Count Survey Dates.<br />
Location Stations Sampled Time Round Date<br />
Six Mile SMPC 1-5 AM 1 05-May-11<br />
Six Mile SMPC 1-5 AM 2 13-May-11<br />
Six Mile SMPC 1-5 AM 3 08-June-11<br />
Lamonti LPC 1-5 AM 1 11-May-11<br />
Lamonti LPC 1-5 AM 2 13-May-11<br />
Lamonti LPC 1-5 AM 3 07-June-11<br />
Factor Ross FRPC 1-6 AM 1 15-May-11<br />
Factor Ross FRPC 1-6 PM 2 15-May-11<br />
Factor Ross FRPC 1-2 PM 3 <strong>17</strong>-May-11<br />
Ole OPC 1-8 AM 1 16-May-11
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Bird surveys were conducted using variable radius point counts for songbirds along riparian areas of test and<br />
control streams in order to estimate diversity and abundance of songbird species assemblages before and after<br />
treatment. If stream noise interfered with audio detection of calls, then one side was chosen and surveys were<br />
conducted a short distance from the stream. Surveys were conducted between sunrise and 10 am; however, if<br />
weather was overcast and activity did not notably decrease, surveys were extended beyond this time. Surveys<br />
were conducted during suitable weather conditions, where possible, according to RIC 1999 standards.<br />
Once a location was selected, the surveyor waited in silence for one full minute for activity to resume<br />
(i.e., minimize the effect of the observer). This time was used to record the field UTMs, mark a waypoint, flag and<br />
label the plot, and record weather, time, and habitat information on the field form. A north arrow was marked on<br />
the form and any other notable features (i.e., the stream) of the site were recorded.<br />
All observations and calls were recording during a full five minute period (using the RIC nomenclature for<br />
recording position, movement, level of certainty, etc. on the form). All bird observations were recorded (inside or<br />
outside of the plot) on the form relative to the observer. Observations made between three to five minutes were<br />
also noted. A number of field guides were employed in order to verify observations and calls including the Field<br />
Guide to the Birds of North America (National Geographic 1999) as well as Sibley Bird and iBird Pro applications<br />
for iTouch and iPhone which provide excellent libraries of bird songs which can be referenced in the field. If a<br />
song could not be identified quickly in the field it was recorded with a Zoon H2 handheld recording device and<br />
then compared to available song libraries later for identification.<br />
Where observations of red or blue listed (or otherwise known listed) passerines were noted during the field visits<br />
to the Williston Reservoir study areas, a Ground Inspection Form (<strong>BC</strong> Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks<br />
and <strong>BC</strong> Ministry of Forests 1998) was completed to record habitat attributes where the species was noted.<br />
Observations were then provided to the <strong>BC</strong> Conservation Data Centre (<strong>BC</strong> CDC).<br />
2.4 Vegetation Surveys<br />
Vegetation surveys were conducted over the period of 8 to 12 August, 2011 at Six Mile and Lamonti tributaries,<br />
and during the 13 to 18 August, 2011 at Factor Ross and Ole creeks. Paired permanent 15 m (slope distance)<br />
line intersect transects were established at each of the 4 tributaries starting from where the creek flowed into the<br />
reservoir on either side of the creek and then moving upstream approximately 150 m to establish two more<br />
vegetation transects on either side of the bank. General characteristics recorded at the beginning of vegetation<br />
transects included: bank characteristics (shape, slope, and stability), overall riparian cover, extent of canopy over<br />
the channel, debris cover (CWD), and any other notable vegetation features adjacent to the creek. Transect<br />
locations at each tributary are provided in Maps 2 to 5 of Appendix A.<br />
Permanent line intersect transects were set up perpendicular to the stream. Starting locations were determined<br />
to be as close as possible to where the creek entered the reservoir. Once a location was identified, a piece of<br />
rebar was placed at the high water mark (top of bank). The location was georeferenced with a Trimble ProXH<br />
GPS and marked with flagging tape. A measuring tape was connected to the stake and laid from the high water<br />
mark and another piece of rebar was pounded in at the end of a 15 m transect. The end of each transect was<br />
marked in the same manner as the start. Rebar was left in place with the ends painted so that they can be used<br />
for future measurements. All vegetation species that intercepted the vertical plane of the transect line were<br />
identified and measured. Forbs and bryophytes were measured at ground level, while shrubs and trees were
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measured as the length of canopy that intercepted the line (Canfield 1941). Efforts were made not to disturb<br />
each transect by walking and samples of unknown species were collected away from the transect for future<br />
identification.<br />
In addition to line-intersect transects, a 5 x 5 metre quadrat was set up at the starting point of each transect<br />
parallel to the stream, and all trees whose stems were more than 50% within the quadrat were counted. A 5 m<br />
pole was used to establish the plot boundary. Trees were marked with tree tags placed low on the bole and<br />
positioned towards the centre of the plot. Tree heights were visually estimated and diameter at breast height<br />
(DBH) was measured for all trees determined to be within the quadrat. Trees were placed into one of four tree<br />
layers, defined as follows: Layer 1: great than 12.5 cm diameter at breast height (DBH = 1.3 m), Layer 2:<br />
7.5 to 12.5 cm DBH, Layer 3: 1.3 m tall to 7.5 cm DBH, and Layer 4: up to 1.3 m tall.<br />
A photo reference location was also established, placed 2.5 m from the start of the line-intersect transect, to<br />
visually capture both the line-intersect transect and the tree quadrat. Photos were taken, using a Pentax Optio<br />
W8 camera, upstream (through the tree quadrat), perpendicular to the stream (along the line-intersect),<br />
downstream, and across the stream. The azimuth and height of the camera for each photo was recorded and a<br />
surveyor’s pole was used to ensure consistency.<br />
3.0 RESULTS<br />
3.1 Climate Data<br />
Snow packs for the 2011 study year are compared with historical means from two locations which are assumed<br />
to most closely resemble conditions at the study sites: Aiken Lake (Station ID: 4A309) for the northern locations<br />
and Pine Pass (Station ID: 4OA2P) for the southern. Table 6 provides the details of these survey stations.<br />
Table 6: Snow Pillow Survey Locations and Relative Distances from Trial Tributary Locations.<br />
Station ID Northings Eastings Elevation<br />
Distance from Trial<br />
Tributary<br />
Aiken Lake (4A30P) 6276204 332204 1040<br />
Pine Pass (4A02P) 6133801 523251 1400<br />
~95 km Northwest<br />
of Factor Ross<br />
~45 km Southwest<br />
of Six Mile Bay<br />
The mean Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) of the previous 10 years is compared to the 2011 season in Figures 1<br />
and 2.
Snow Water Equivalent (mm)<br />
300<br />
250<br />
200<br />
150<br />
100<br />
50<br />
0<br />
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2011<br />
2001-2010 Mean<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />
Figure 1: Ten Year Mean versus 2011 Snow Water Equivalent at the Aiken Snow Station.<br />
Snow Water Equivalent (mm)<br />
1200<br />
1000<br />
800<br />
600<br />
400<br />
200<br />
0<br />
2011<br />
2001-2010 Mean<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />
Figure 2: Ten Year Mean versus 2011 Snow Water Equivalent at the Pine Pass Station.
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This analysis suggests that snowpacks were above average within the trial tributary catchment areas,<br />
particularly at the southern sites. This snowpack is likely to have contributed to above average spring discharge<br />
and cooler water temperatures.<br />
Further analysis of regional stream discharge was attempted by comparing the hydrometric curve of the Nation<br />
River from 2011 with the mean from the previous 10 years. The Nation River is a large tributary of the Williston<br />
Reservoir located on the southwest side, approximately half way between the northern and southern trial<br />
tributary locations. Environment Canada maintains a water survey station (ID 07ED003) near the mouth of this<br />
river. It was assumed that discharge curves at this location would be somewhat representative of regional<br />
conditions. However, analysis of these data showed that the 2011 discharge was below average, which conflicts<br />
with what was observed in the field, particularly at the southern sites. It may be that the characteristics of the<br />
catchment area (i.e., size, slope, location) are not representative.<br />
Figure 3 provides the Williston Reservoir lake elevations during 2011; the vertical lines indicate the field<br />
sessions. Note that the field sessions corresponded well with the low, rising, and high water periods.<br />
Resevoir Elevation (masl)<br />
674<br />
672<br />
670<br />
668<br />
666<br />
664<br />
662<br />
660<br />
658<br />
656<br />
654<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />
Figure 3: Reservoir Elevations for 2011, Vertical Lines Indicate Field Sessions.<br />
3.2 Fish surveys<br />
Fish habitat evaluations were based on a modification of Level 1 Fish Habitat Assessment Procedures (FHAP).<br />
Instead of stream reach assessments based on stream classification, data were collected specific to sample<br />
sites selected for electrofishing sampling surveys conducted during the summer survey. Due to hazardous<br />
stream conditions during spring surveys at some of the sites, data were not collected consistently between sites.<br />
Consequently, data are not presented here. Instead, FHAP cards will be filled out during the 2012 sampling<br />
sessions and results presented in the 2013 report.
3.2.1 Spawner surveys<br />
3.2.1.1 First site visit (9 to 18 May, 2011)<br />
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The timing of this field session corresponded closely with the timing of the lowest elevation of the reservoir<br />
(Figure 3); therefore, impediments to fish movement into the tributaries should have been evident; however,<br />
none were noted at any of the trial tributary locations. Six Mile and Lamonti creeks did display some braiding of<br />
the channel across the drawdown zone (particularly at Six Mile Creek); however, there was no apparent barrier<br />
to upstream fish passage. Factor Ross Creek did not have large woody debris (LWD) blockage at its mouth,<br />
contrary to what was expected, though some LWD was present in the vicinity which may have contributed to<br />
blockages in the past. Ole Creek did have a large accumulation of LWD at the mouth but fish passage through<br />
the accumulation seemed likely (see Photographs 14, 16, and 18 in Appendix B). Although water levels in the<br />
streams appeared to be relatively low during the survey period (with the exception of Factor Ross and Ole<br />
creeks during the end of the survey when water levels were on the rise), each creek appeared to provide<br />
adequate depths and velocities for passage of fish species such as Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and suckers.<br />
Rainy weather on the large snow pack may have resulted in higher than average water levels in the creeks<br />
during early spring 2011 but there were no signs of recent high flow events that would have flushed out debris at<br />
the creek mouths. Freshet conditions were not experienced during the survey, although creek flows were<br />
increasing by <strong>17</strong> May, when crews were departing the site.<br />
Fish were not observed or captured in any of the four streams during May. Potential spawning habitat was<br />
mapped with a GPS. Water temperatures ranged between 0 and 3.5°C (see Table 1, Appendix D).<br />
3.2.1.2 Second site visit (7 to 8 June, 2011)<br />
Fish were not observed in either of the 2 visited streams (Six Mile and Lamonti). Potential spawning habitat that<br />
was mapped with a GPS during the first survey was visited and a kick net was deployed to sample for fish eggs.<br />
Six kick net samples were collected in Lamonti where suitable spawning gravels were noted, and 2 were<br />
conducted in Six Mile Creek as high water and velocity precluded safe execution of additional sampling in this<br />
stream. Eggs were not found. Water temperatures were between 3 and 5°C, below the optimum range for<br />
Rainbow Trout but within the optimum range for Arctic Grayling (although late in the spring) (McPhail 2009).<br />
There did not appear to be any impediments to fish passage up Six Mile and Lamonti creeks. Water levels in the<br />
streams appeared to be relatively high during the survey period. Each creek appeared to provide adequate<br />
depths and velocities for passage of fish species such as Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and suckers. Rainy<br />
weather on the large snow pack may have resulted in higher than average water levels in the creeks during late<br />
spring 2011. Near freshet conditions were experienced during the survey but water temperatures were still quite<br />
low.<br />
3.2.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Surveys (8 to 18 August, 2011)<br />
Water temperatures in the creeks ranged from 6 to 12°C at the time of sampling (Table 1, Appendix D). Flows<br />
were categorized as medium for all creeks. Catch rates of fish by electrofishing in all four study creeks were<br />
generally characterized by low species diversity and small numbers of fish (Tables 2 and 3, Appendix D).<br />
Rainbow Trout were caught and observed in Six Mile and Lamonti creeks but not in Ole or Factor Ross creeks.<br />
Arctic Grayling were not caught or observed in any of the creeks. Other fish species caught were Mountain
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Whitefish, Bull Trout, and Prickly Sculpin (Cottus asper). The low numbers of fish caught, especially for target<br />
species, did not permit estimation of abundance based on the depletion between electrofishing passes using the<br />
proposed analysis. Similarly, the low numbers of fish did not warrant detailed analyses of life-history<br />
characteristics (e.g., length-weight relationships).<br />
The numbers of fish caught in each electrofishing pass and the lengths and weights of all fish caught by<br />
electrofishing pass, habitat type, and sampling site are provided in Table 3, Appendix D.<br />
3.2.2.1 Six Mile Creek<br />
Three sites were sampled on Six Mile Creek. In total, 2 Prickly Sculpin and 1 Mountain Whitefish were caught.<br />
Four Rainbow Trout and one unidentified fish were also observed. The sites consisted mostly of swift and<br />
shallow riffle habitats.<br />
3.2.2.2 Lamonti Creek<br />
Three sites were sampled on Lamonti Creek. In total, 4 Rainbow Trout, 2 Mountain Whitefish, and 1 Prickly<br />
Sculpin were caught. In addition, 1 Rainbow Trout and 2 sculpin sp. were observed but not caught. Habitat was<br />
mostly riffles with some pools associated with large woody debris and log jams.<br />
3.2.2.3 Factor Ross Creek<br />
Two sites were sampled on Factor Ross Creek. In total, 10 Mountain Whitefish and 1 sculpin sp. were caught. In<br />
addition, 5 Mountain Whitefish and 2 sculpin sp. were observed but not caught.<br />
3.2.2.4 Ole Creek<br />
Two sites were sampled on Ole Creek. In total, 5 Mountain Whitefish and 3 Bull Trout were caught.<br />
Three Mountain Whitefish, 1 sculpin sp. and 1 trout sp. were observed but not caught. In addition, 3 large<br />
(300 to 400 mm) Bull Trout were observed approximately 5 m upstream of the upstream end of one of the sites<br />
(OLE1), holding in the current near the bank. One of the Bull Trout was captured by dip net and appeared to be<br />
in good condition. It is assumed that these fish were moving downstream and encountered the fence.<br />
A summary of fish caught and observed along with the catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) while electrofishing at each<br />
tributary is presented below in Table 7 (removal and depletion data cards found in Appendix E and copies of site<br />
cards are found in Appendix F).
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Table 7: Summary of fish caught and observed, and CPUE during electrofishing surveys in Williston<br />
Reservoir tributary enhancement study creeks.<br />
Creek Species<br />
#<br />
Caught<br />
#<br />
Observed Total<br />
Length of all sites<br />
combined (m)<br />
CPUE<br />
(fish/km)<br />
Ole Bull Trout 3 3* 6 206 29<br />
Ole Mountain Whitefish 5 3 8 206 39<br />
Ole Sculpin sp. 0 1 1 206 5<br />
Ole Trout sp. 0 1 1 206 5<br />
Factor Ross Mountain Whitefish 10 5 15 225 67<br />
Factor Ross Sculpin sp. 1 2 3 225 13<br />
Lamonti Mountain Whitefish 2 0 2 331 6<br />
Lamonti Rainbow Trout 4 1 5 331 15<br />
Lamonti Sculpin sp. 1 2 3 331 9<br />
Six Mile Mountain Whitefish 1 0 1 300 3<br />
Six Mile Rainbow Trout 0 4 4 300 13<br />
Six Mile Prickly Sculpin 2 0 2 300 7<br />
*Three large (300 to 400 mm) Bull Trout observed ~5 m upstream of upstream block net after an electrofishing pass.<br />
3.3 Amphibian Surveys<br />
Amphibian surveys were completed during all three visits to the tributaries in May, June, and August 2011.<br />
Total effort and area sampled at each tributary is summarized in Table 8. Data are summarized in Appendix D.<br />
Table 8: Amphibian Survey Time and Area Effort over May, June, and August 2011.<br />
Site Area (m²) Time (min)<br />
Six Mile Creek 7700 395<br />
Lamonti Creek 3200 210<br />
Factor Ross Creek 3800 200<br />
Ole Creek 1300 150<br />
3.3.1 First site visit (9 to 18 May, 2011)<br />
Amphibian activity was relatively limited during this first field session, especially at Six Mile and Lamonti creeks,<br />
the southern tributaries. Time-constrained surveys of key wetland habitat surrounding all four tributaries were<br />
completed during this first field session. The only observed amphibian presence at the southern sites was found<br />
in a small wetland adjacent to Six Mile Creek. A Long-Toed Salamander egg mass was located approximately<br />
3 cm deep attached to a stump root; the wetland water temperature was 12º C (air temperature ~ 6º C). As the<br />
weather improved for work at Ole and Factor Ross creeks (northern tributaries), and air temperatures increased<br />
(up to 27º C on 16 May, 2011) amphibian activity also appeared to increase. An adult Western Toad was spotted<br />
emerging from a root-wad on a fallen tree along Factor Ross Creek. Ole Creek also had many juvenile Western<br />
toads in the shrubby wetland area at the mouth where the creek flows out into the Williston Reservoir. On the
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afternoon of 23 May at the bridge crossing upstream on Ole Creek, a Wood Frog was heard calling and a Wood<br />
Frog egg mass was encountered; the wetland water temperature was 20º C.<br />
3.3.2 Second site visit (7 to 8 June, 2011)<br />
Amphibian activity was relatively limited during this field session. Time-constrained surveys of key wetland<br />
habitat surrounding the two visited tributaries were completed. The only observed amphibian presence at the<br />
southern tributaries was an adult western toad found in a small wetland adjacent to Six Mile Creek. The water<br />
temperature in this wetland was 8°C. Northern tributaries were not visited during this field session.<br />
3.3.3 Third site visit (8 to 18 August, 2011)<br />
Golder completed two more time-constrained surveys at Six Mile and Lamonti creeks and one each at Ole and<br />
Factor Ross creeks. Columbia spotted frogs and wood frogs were noted at Six Mile Creek and western toads at<br />
Lamonti Creek. Amphibians were not noted during this sampling session at Ole or Factor Ross creeks; however,<br />
an incidental adult Western toad was noted in the forest on the walk out to the road from Ole Creek.<br />
A full summary of amphibian findings is found in Table 4 in Appendix D.<br />
3.4 Bird Surveys<br />
A total of 70 species were detected during the field program including 37 species at Six Mile Creek, 21 at<br />
Lamonti Creek, 29 at Factor Ross Creek, and 12 at Ole Creek. These are provided in Table 5, Appendix D. No<br />
species at risk were observed during the surveys; however, incidental observations of two provincially blue listed<br />
species were made in the vicinity of Factor Ross and Ole creeks: a Broad-Winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus)<br />
near Ole Creek and Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) on a small pond between Factor Ross and Ole creeks.<br />
Other notable observations include a Red-Throated Loon (Gavia stellata) in the Factor Ross inlet and a female<br />
Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) on Six-Mile Creek. Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronate),<br />
Pacific Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes), Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa), and Wilson’s Warbler<br />
(Wilsonia pusilla) were among the most commonly observed species. As this component of the monitoring<br />
program is expected to be discontinued in future years (discussed below), calculation for estimating relative<br />
abundance were not conducted. Copies of all point count data forms are provided in Appendix G.<br />
3.5 Vegetation Surveys<br />
All lower portions of the four tributaries of interest are within the SBSmk2 biogeoclimatic unit. The SBSmk2<br />
occurs around the lower shores of Williston Reservoir from south at MacKenzie north to Ingenika Arm<br />
(MacKinnon et al 1990). This BGC unit lies below the SBSwk2 (Williston Sub-Boreal Spruce wet cool unit) and<br />
the ESSFwk2 (Williston Englemann Spruce Subalpine Fir wet cool unit) in the south and the ESSFmv3<br />
(Omineca Englemann Spruce Subalpine Fir moist very cold unit) in the north. As the SBSmk2 BGC unit is<br />
located within the rainshadow of the Omineca Mountains, it is the driest of the SBS units.
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In general, natural areas within the SBSmk2 are characterized by climax forests of hybrid white spruce (Picea<br />
glauca x engelmannii) with lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) found on drier sites and sub-alpine fir<br />
(Abies lasiocarpa) typically found in wetter areas (MacKinnon et al. 1990). Medium moisture and nutrient (zonal)<br />
sites are typically characterized by an understory dominated by a mixture of shrubs including: highbush<br />
cranberry (Viburnum edule), prickly rose (Rosa acicularis), black twinberry (Lonicera involucrata), black<br />
huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum), Sitka alder (Alnus viridis ssp. sinuata) and thimbleberry (Rubus<br />
parviflorus). The herb layer is diverse and includes bunchberry (Cornus canadensis), palmate coltsfoot<br />
(Petasites palmatus), twinflower (Linnaea borealis), trailing raspberry (Rubus pubescens), false Solomon’s seal<br />
(Smilacina racemosa) and an extensive moss layer dominated by red-stemmed feathermoss (Pleurozium<br />
schreberi), knight’s plume (Ptilium crista-castrensis), and step moss (Hylocomium splendens). Riparian areas<br />
typical of the SBSmk2 are characterized by stands of hybrid white spruce, subalpine fir and lodgepole pine with<br />
an understory of devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus), black gooseberry (Ribes lacustre) and horsetail species<br />
(Equisetum sp.) (MacKinnon et al. 1990).<br />
The primary site series located in the riparian areas of each tributary are 05 (Hybrid white spruce (Sxw) – Oak<br />
Fern), and 06 (Hybrid white spruce (Sxw) – Horsetail)). The 06 site series is typically found on fluvial floodplain<br />
areas and was noted in the area immediately adjacent to each tributary, whereas the 05 site series was typically<br />
located slightly farther from each tributary at the toe of a slope but that is influenced by the water table.<br />
Ole Creek had extensive areas of 05 site series adjacent to the creek and devil’s club was quite prevalent.<br />
3.5.1 Six Mile and Lamonti Creeks<br />
Four transects were established at both Six Mile and Lamonti creeks and consisted of transects SV1-SV4 and<br />
LV1-LV4, respectively. Data cards are found in Appendix E. Vegetation surrounding the mouths of each creek<br />
included a mixture of shrub-layer black cottonwood (Populus balsamifera ssp. trichocarpa), Sitka willow (Salix<br />
sitchensis), MacKenzie’s willow (Salix prolixa), mountain alder (Alnus tenuifolia), black twinberry, trapper’s tea<br />
(Ledum glandulosum), skunk currant (Ribes glandulosum), and red raspberry (Rubus idaeus). There was recent<br />
evidence of extensive blowdown likely caused during large storm events over the winter of 2010 to 2011<br />
(Herzog, K. personal communication, May 2011). As a result, there were very few remaining standing large trees<br />
within the first 100 to 150 m upstream of both creeks. Transect SV4 had a large amount of fallen woody debris<br />
(in total, 3.35 m (or 22%) of the 15 m transect was comprised of fallen woody debris). Due to extensive<br />
blowdown events, tree quadrats had low numbers of trees. Trees were not noted within the quadrats for SV1 or<br />
LV1. The highest number of trees was found in LV4 which had a mix of 12 hybrid white spruce and sub-alpine fir<br />
Layer 4 trees. Other predominant vegetation species included: paper birch (Betula papyrifera), showy aster<br />
(Aster conspicuus), oak fern (Gymnocarpium dryopteris), common horsetail (Equisetum arvense), northern<br />
scouring-rush (Equisetum variegatum), bluejoint (Calamagrostis canadensis), beaked sedge (Carex rostrata),<br />
ragged moss (Brachythecium sp.), and common leafy moss (Plagiomnium medium).<br />
Bank characteristics along Six Mile creek showed some bank erosion especially along bank sections where the<br />
creek bends, and minor undercutting also in these sections. Canopy cover over the creek was variable with<br />
lowest cover found at SV1 (1.7 cover) and highest at SV4 (15% cover). Bank stability along Lamonti was<br />
moderately stable at the lower sections of the creek (LV1 and LV4); however, at LV2, there was extensive<br />
erosion of the bank. At this location, the top of bank was quite high (at least 2 to 3 m above the creek) and the<br />
bank was composed of large cobbles and sandy material. Farther upstream along Lamonti, just downstream<br />
from the bridge, there was evidence of flooding over the top of bank which is indicative that spring flows likely
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reached record levels for these creek systems this year. These high flows may have caused the extensive<br />
erosion noted at certain sections along Lamonti Creek.<br />
3.5.2 Factor Ross and Ole Creeks<br />
Four transects were established at both Factor Ross and Ole creeks and consisted of transects FV1-FV4 and<br />
OV1-OV4, respectively. Vegetation surrounding the mouths of each creek included a mixture of large black<br />
cottonwood, hybrid white spruce, sub-alpine fir, paper birch, mountain alder, black twinberry, bunchberry,<br />
twinflower, wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis), and extensive moss cover of red-stemmed feathermoss, step<br />
moss, knight’s plume, juniper haircap moss (Polytrichum juniperinum), and pelt lichens (Peltigera sp.).<br />
Blow-down was not quite as extensive at the northern end of Williston reservoir and large riparian trees<br />
(e.g., black cottonwood) were prevalent. All tree quadrants for both Factor Ross and Ole creeks had at least<br />
one tree. The highest number of trees was found in FV3 and OV3 which each had three trees. FV3 had<br />
two lodgepole pine and one paper birch; all Layer 1 trees, and OV3 had three paper birch (one - Layer 1, and<br />
two – Layer 2).<br />
Bank characteristics of Factor Ross Creek appeared more stable than Six Mile and Lamonti creeks as less bank<br />
scouring and erosion was noted along the banks of this creek. The bank near FV3 was very stable and was<br />
composed primarily of rock with the transect starting above a small cliff area. Similarly, along Ole Creek, the<br />
upper reaches of the creek flowed through a steeply incised rocky canyon and bank erosion appeared less<br />
prevalent at the lower reaches. Canopy cover over Factor Ross and Ole creeks was much higher than at<br />
Six Mile or Lamonti creeks with lowest cover found at OV2 (20% cover) and highest at FV1 (60% cover). Copies<br />
of all data cards for vegetation including photo point record forms, tree plots and vegetation transects are found<br />
in Appendix H.<br />
4.0 DISCUSSION<br />
4.1 Fish<br />
4.1.1 Spawner Surveys<br />
Spawning fish, redds or eggs were not observed in any of the creeks during the spawner surveys. Suitable<br />
spawning substrates were observed in the creeks but stream conditions were generally not favourable for<br />
spawning during the surveys. A larger than normal snowpack and heavy precipitation in 2011 resulted in atypical<br />
stream conditions during the spring surveys, with much colder water temperatures and higher discharges than<br />
were expected. These anomalous conditions affected the suitability of the streams for spawning and our ability to<br />
effectively observe and quantify fish spawning activity.<br />
During the first site visit, temperatures varied between 0 and 3.5°C, which is below the preferred spawning<br />
temperature for Arctic Grayling (above 4°C), and much lower than the preferred temperature ranges of rainbow<br />
trout and suckers (10 to 12°C) (McPhail 2009). During the second site visit, water temperatures remained cold<br />
(3 to 5°C) and discharges were very high, nearing freshet conditions, which is not ideal for Rainbow Trout<br />
spawning. High flows and turbid water also impeded visual observations of spawners and redds, made<br />
snorkelling and angling ineffective, and made wading in the streams difficult.
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Because of the atypical stream conditions during our surveys, it is not possible to say how much spawning by<br />
target species occurred in the study creeks. It is possible that Rainbow Trout spawned in some of the creeks but<br />
much later than normal when flows receded and temperatures increased. Alternatively, the atypical conditions in<br />
the streams in 2011 could have resulted in very little successful spawning at all. Many fish species found in<br />
northern latitudes typically spawn only every few years when conditions are ideal (McPhail 2009).<br />
None of the study creeks currently have discharge gauges or temperature loggers. Monitoring water temperature<br />
and/or stream discharge would improve understanding of environmental cues and preferred conditions for<br />
spawning by the target species in Williston Reservoir tributaries. In addition, monitoring temperature or discharge<br />
would allow researchers to plan the timing of field visits to coordinate with preferred stream conditions of target<br />
species. Therefore, we recommend the addition of long-term temperature monitoring to the Williston tributary<br />
enhancement monitoring program. Options for temperature monitoring include thermistors with satellite up-link<br />
for remote real-time updates, or archival loggers that could be downloaded periodically during a site visit.<br />
4.1.2 Juvenile and Small-Bodied Fish Survey<br />
One of the main objectives of the electrofishing survey was to estimate the abundance of juvenile fish of the<br />
target species. Estimates of the numbers of juvenile fish will be compared before and after enhancement to<br />
reflect the effectiveness of habitat enhancement on adfluvial spawner access to the tributaries and rearing<br />
habitat within these streams. However, catches of fish, especially of target species, were so low that abundance<br />
estimates could not be generated using the proposed analysis. All sites had catches of less than ten fish of all<br />
species combined. Rainbow Trout, one of the target species, were caught at only a few sites, with four or fewer<br />
fish per site. These small catches suggest that densities of fish, both target and non-target species, are quite low<br />
in the reaches of the tributaries sampled (at least during the 2011 survey).<br />
Electrofishing surveys conducted during this study do provide baseline data about the species and life stages<br />
present in the study creeks. Rainbow Trout (40 to 120 mm) were present in Six Mile and Lamonti creeks,<br />
although densities appear to be fairly low. Mountain Whitefish (70 to 330 mm) were caught in all four creeks. The<br />
sites sampled in Factor Ross and Ole creeks had greater numbers of Mountain Whitefish than did Six Mile and<br />
Lamonti creeks. Prickly Sculpin were present in all four study creeks. Neither Arctic Grayling nor sucker sp.,<br />
which spawn in the spring when access tributaries can be impeded by perched mouths or debris jams, were<br />
observed in any of the study creeks. Arctic Grayling are not known to occur in any of the study creeks except for<br />
Six Mile (<strong>BC</strong> Ministry of Environment 2011), but are present in some of the larger tributaries of Williston<br />
(Cubberley and Hengeveld, 2010), and re-colonization of smaller tributaries may be possible, particularly if<br />
access enhancement is successful. The presence of large adult (likely spawners) and young-of-year Bull Trout in<br />
Ole Creek suggests that this species is successfully spawning in the creek. Failure to catch certain species in<br />
the study creeks during surveys in 2011 (e.g., Rainbow Trout not caught in Factor Ross or Ole creeks) should<br />
not be interpreted as absence of these species from the creeks. Our surveys sampled limited spatial area (two<br />
or three, 100 m sites per creek), and used only one capture method (i.e., backpack electrofishing), so it is likely<br />
that the species caught are not representative of the entire local fish community.<br />
The multiple-pass removal-depletion electrofishing survey used in this study provided baseline data about the<br />
species present in the study creeks, but failed to provide estimates of abundance of any species because of the<br />
very small number of fish caught. In addition, the method proved to be logistically challenging for the study<br />
creeks. Many sections of the creeks were characterized by fast riffle habitats, steep gradients, and/or large<br />
amounts of woody debris, which made installing block nets difficult (nets were torn or moved out of position by
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current at several sites) and many potential sites were not feasible to sample because of practical or safety<br />
constraints. Access to sample sites with electrofishing and block net equipment (by boat and hiking) was also<br />
labour and time intensive, which limited the number of sites that could be sampled. For these reasons, we<br />
recommend that alternative methods be considered for the juvenile and small-bodied fish population survey<br />
component of this monitoring program.<br />
One suggested alternative is a mark-resight program to estimate juvenile fish abundance. Minnow traps would<br />
be used to capture juvenile and small fish, which would be marked with hook and yarn markers and released at<br />
the capture site. A night-time snorkel survey would be conducted to enumerate the number of marked and unmarked<br />
fish at the sample sites. Fluorescent lights can be used during snorkel surveys to help observe<br />
fluorescent dye VIE tags. A population estimate would be generated based on the number of marked and unmarked<br />
fish observed. Similar mark-resight programs have been used in other locations to estimate the<br />
abundance of small and juvenile fish in small streams (Bonneau, Thurow, and Scarnechhia, 1995) and for other<br />
<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> studies (Decker, Mcnair and Lewis, 2010). Surveys would be conducted at index sites that would be<br />
re-sampled each study year. These methods offer several advantages over closed-cell electrofishing depletion<br />
surveys, including potentially more accurate population estimates (Decker, Mcnair and Lewis, 2010) and less<br />
time and effort for transporting and installing block nets.<br />
4.2 Amphibians<br />
Very few amphibians were observed or heard during the three sampling surveys. In addition, little off-channel<br />
habitat was present at any of the four streams. Most of the habitat that was observed turned out to be ephemeral<br />
in nature and may not have supported appropriate conditions for amphibian breeding or rearing. Suitable habitat<br />
is present within the zone of inundation (wet mud flats) at all the stream mouths, evidence of breeding observed<br />
in this area included long-toed salamander eggs at Six Mile Creek and numerous juvenile western toad at the<br />
mouth of Factor Ross.<br />
4.3 Birds<br />
As the abundance and diversity of migratory birds is invariably linked to numerous factors throughout their range,<br />
it is anticipated that linking changes in the diversity or abundance of birds in riparian areas to proposed<br />
enhancement works will be difficult and likely not possible. As such, it is recommended that songbird monitoring<br />
be suspended and that efforts be reallocated to fish monitoring where the designed enhancement is most likely<br />
to yield a change.<br />
4.4 Vegetation<br />
The key management question relating to the riparian vegetation section of the Tributary Habitat Review<br />
monitoring program is: does riparian vegetation along tributaries increase in abundance and diversity as a result<br />
of enhancement? The primary sampling objective of the riparian vegetation task is to address the management<br />
question posed above by collecting data necessary to draw inferences and to test the following null hypothesis:
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Ho: Riparian vegetation abundance and diversity in and near tributaries does not change following<br />
enhancement to tributaries.<br />
This management question is difficult to answer without clearly defined locations for enhancement works on<br />
each of the treatment tributaries. As such, in consultation with <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong>, it is recommended to suspend the<br />
vegetation portion of the Williston project until enhancement works can be more clearly defined. Once locations<br />
are chosen and enhancement works progress, an example monitoring program could include vegetation<br />
monitoring plots that may be established adjacent to the enhancement works to more clearly determine if<br />
enhancement works are changing abundance and diversity of riparian vegetation.<br />
5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Lessons learned during the 2011 field season and a refinement in the scope of the study in consultation with<br />
<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong> has led us to the following recommendations. Stream enhancement designs have been reviewed and<br />
study plans adjusted accordingly (Kerr Wood Leidal, 2011).<br />
� Installation of satellite enabled water temperature data loggers in each stream is recommended in order to<br />
inform field program scheduling and provide long-term temperature data to further inform the monitoring<br />
program. An inference of the water level may be made from temperature information assuming that low<br />
temperatures (at or near 0°C) correspond with snow melt and high water levels. Our experience during the<br />
first year of the study was that high water levels and cold temperatures, during anomalous spring weather,<br />
may have contributed to low fish capture and no spawning observations. Adjustments to the field<br />
scheduling (i.e., later in the season) may have yielded better results and may have been forecast with this<br />
type of system.<br />
�<br />
�<br />
�<br />
Suspend vegetation sampling from the field program and reallocate effort into fish sampling/monitoring. As<br />
the proposed enhancement works at the stream outlet are unlikely to result in a measurable change to<br />
riparian vegetation composition at upstream locations, it is recommended that this component of the study<br />
be postponed until the year of treatment. Additionally, a severe blow-down event (assumed to have<br />
occurred during the winter of 2011) at the southern study sites will be an important contributing factor to<br />
changes in vegetation composition over time and will likely mask any measurable impacts from<br />
enhancement works, should they occur. Once a treatment design has been selected, a monitoring program<br />
tailored to the enhancement work can be implemented.<br />
Should the proposed enhancement design require removal of vegetated berms, deltas, or the like, there<br />
could have been effects to vegetation and terrestrial habitat worth assessing in <strong>GMSMON</strong><strong>17</strong>. As the Water<br />
Use Planning Committee did not know what works would be needed to improve the tributary access at the<br />
time of issuing the Terms of Reference, songbird habitat monitoring was included in the monitoring<br />
program. Now that an implementation design has been selected that does not require a measurable<br />
change to songbird habitat, the recommendation is that H6 has been answered and does not need further<br />
study.<br />
Modify the fish inventory program to a mark re-sight method. As the density of fish in the streams over the<br />
first year of data was too low for a meaningful estimation of population via the depletion survey method, it is<br />
recommended that a fish marking, followed by snorkel survey method be adopted. Fish would be captured<br />
via minnow traps set in ideal habitats along the lower reaches of each stream, captured fish greater than
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50 mm would then be marked with a fish hook tag. A succeeding night-time snorkel survey would then<br />
count fish in various habitats (i.e., pools, riffles, etc.) and identify the proportion of observed fish that are<br />
marked, allowing for a population estimate. It is assumed that a greater area of each stream will be<br />
surveyed via this method resulting in greater detection of fish. A number of health and safety considerations<br />
are required for this type of work and a comprehensive plan and review process will occur, in consultation<br />
with <strong>BC</strong> <strong>Hydro</strong>, prior to the commencement of this program.<br />
The amphibian monitoring procedure should be adjusted to better reflect field conditions and allow for a<br />
consistent approach at each stream, despite considerable differences in the availability and quality of<br />
habitat. It is recommended that an area constrained search approach be adopted whereby searchers spend<br />
the required time to adequately search available prime habitat (i.e., wetlands and lentic side channels) so<br />
that time is not wasted searching poor habitat. The effort is then recorded via an estimate of the area<br />
searched by each searcher and the total person-time spent, rather than simply constrained by time, which<br />
we found resulted in searching poor habitat to fill the required search period.<br />
Scheduling for the 2012 field program will be contingent on <strong>BC</strong>H’s approval of the above recommendations. If all<br />
are adopted, we suggest that the field program be scheduled over two field visits. The first in the spring once<br />
water temperatures are suitable for Rainbow Trout spawning surveys; amphibian surveys and mapping of<br />
suitable spawning areas in the stream would also be undertaken at this time. Fisheries population work and<br />
additional amphibian sampling would then occur in the summer.
6.0 CLOSURE<br />
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the undersigned if you have any questions or concerns regarding this report.<br />
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Habitat Review. RFP #652. December 30, 2010.<br />
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APPENDIX A<br />
Site Maps<br />
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Middle River<br />
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Tsay Keh Dene<br />
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Factor Ross Creek<br />
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Ole Creek<br />
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Mackenzie<br />
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McLeod Lake<br />
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Boring Ranch<br />
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Pink Mountain<br />
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Brady Ranch<br />
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Beatton Ranch<br />
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Carlson<br />
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McKearney Ranch<br />
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Simpson Ranch<br />
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Wagner Ranch Lexau Ranch<br />
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Roads<br />
REFERENCE<br />
1. Base imagery: Bing Maps;<br />
(c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers<br />
2. Populated Place Names, Roads: DMTI Spacial Inc.<br />
3. Waterbody, Watercourse, Roads: Geobase.ca<br />
Projection: UTM Zone 10 Datum: NAD 83<br />
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KILOMETRES<br />
PROJECT NO. 11-1492-0016 PHASE No. 2000<br />
DESIGN DJA 3 May. 2011 SCALE AS SHOWN<br />
GIS JG 3 May. 2011<br />
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APPENDIX B<br />
Site Photos<br />
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Photo 1: Looking upstream at the outlet of Six-Mile Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 10, 2011.<br />
Photo 2: Looking upstream at the outlet of Six-Mile Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 10, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 3: Looking downstream at the outlet of Six-Mile Creek.<br />
Photo taken June 8, 2011.<br />
Photo 4: Looking upstream along Six Mile Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 9, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
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Photo 5: Looking upstream at the outlet of Lamonti.<br />
Photo taken May 12, 2011.<br />
Photo 6: Looking downstream at the outlet of Lamonti.<br />
Photo taken May 10, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 7: Looking upstream at the outlet of Lamonti.<br />
Photo taken August 11, 2011.<br />
Photo 8: Looking downstream at the outlet of Lamonti.<br />
Photo taken August 11, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 9: Looking upstream at the outlet of Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 13, 2011.<br />
Photo 10: Looking downstream below the outlet of Factor Ross.<br />
Photo taken May 14, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
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Photo 11: Looking upstream at Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 14, 2011.<br />
Photo 12: Looking downstream into bay at Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 13, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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DRAWN<br />
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Photo 13: Woody debris collection adjacent to the mouth of<br />
Factor Ross Creek. Photo taken May 15, 2011.<br />
Photo 14: Looking downstream into bay near mouth of Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 16, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 15: Looking upstream towards mouth of Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 16, 2011.<br />
Photo 16: Looking downstream from mouth of Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 16, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo <strong>17</strong>: Looking upstream from Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 16, 2011.<br />
Photo 18: Looking downstream from mouth of Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken Aug 16, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
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Photo 19: Electrofishing along Six Mile Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 9, 2011.<br />
Photo 20: Mountain Whitefish caught along Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 14, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 21: Electrofishing along Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 15, 2011.<br />
Photo 22: Adult Brook Trout caught along Ole Creek while<br />
electrofishing. Photo taken August <strong>17</strong>, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
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Photo 23: Installed blocknet along Factor Ross Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 15, 2011.<br />
Photo 24: Dead Common Garter Snake found on road into<br />
Six Mile Bay campground. Photo taken August 11, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
PROJECT No. 11-1492-0016 SCALE: None REV. 0<br />
DRAWN<br />
CHECK<br />
REVIEW<br />
KP Oct. 24, 2011<br />
TS Oct. 24, 2011<br />
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Photo 25: Adult Western Toad spotted near Ole Creek.<br />
Photo taken August 18, 2011.<br />
Photo 26: Wood Frog egg mass spotted near bridge in small pond<br />
off Factor Ross Creek. Photo taken May 16, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
PROJECT No. 11-1492-0016 SCALE: None REV. 0<br />
DRAWN<br />
CHECK<br />
REVIEW<br />
KP Oct. 24, 2011<br />
TS Oct. 24, 2011<br />
<strong>BC</strong>- Oct. 24, 2011<br />
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Photo 27: Grizzly bear tracks spotted along Ole Creek mudflats.<br />
Photo taken May 16, 2011.<br />
Photo 28: Harlequin Duck spotted along Lamonti Creek.<br />
Photo taken May 13, 2011.<br />
SELECTED SITE PHOTOGRAPHS<br />
Kamloops, <strong>BC</strong><br />
PROJECT No. 11-1492-0016 SCALE: None REV. 0<br />
DRAWN<br />
CHECK<br />
REVIEW<br />
KP Oct. 24, 2011<br />
TS Oct. 24, 2011<br />
<strong>BC</strong>- Oct. 24, 2011<br />
PLATE 14
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW<br />
APPENDIX C<br />
Fish Collection and Wildlife Permit Documents
File: 34770-20<br />
Permit No.: PG11-70349<br />
Ministry of Natural Resource<br />
Operations<br />
FISH COLLECTION PERMIT<br />
Research<br />
Permit Holder: Golder Associates Ltd. – Darryl Arsenault<br />
220-<strong>17</strong>55 Springfield Road, Kelowna <strong>BC</strong> V1X 5V5<br />
Client No.: 19914<br />
Authorized Persons: Kim Poupard, Eric Smith, Dan Busemeyer, Tanya Seebacher, Kate Moss,<br />
David Roscoe, Sophia Anderson and Darryl Arsenault.<br />
Pursuant to section 19 of the Wildlife Act, RS<strong>BC</strong> 1996, Chap. 488, and section 18 of the Angling<br />
and Scientific Regulations, <strong>BC</strong> Reg. 125/90, the above named persons are hereby authorized to<br />
collect fish for scientific purposes from non-tidal waters subject to the conditions set forth in this<br />
Permit:<br />
Permitted Sampling Period: July 18, 2011 to August 30, 2011<br />
Permitted Waterbodies: Omineca Region – Six Mile Creek (230-902800), Lamonti Creek<br />
(230-902900), Ole Creek (230-960400), Factor Ross Creek (230-977300)<br />
Permitted Sampling Techniques: MT, AG and EF (subject to permit terms and conditions)<br />
Potential Species: GR, DV, BT, RB, RSC and Suckers (subject to permit terms and<br />
conditions)<br />
Provincial Conditions: (Permit holders must be aware of all terms and conditions):<br />
See Appendix A.<br />
Specific Conditions:<br />
See Appendix A.<br />
Authorized by:<br />
Susanne Williamson, Fisheries Information Specialist<br />
A person authorized by the Regional Manager<br />
Recreational Fisheries & Wildlife Programs<br />
Omineca Region<br />
__________________________<br />
Date: July 18, 2011 Permit Fee $25<br />
Any contravention or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit is an<br />
offense under the Wildlife Act, RS<strong>BC</strong> 1996, Chap. 488 and B.C. Reg. 125/90.<br />
Fish, Wildlife & Habitat Management Branch<br />
Permit & Authorization Service Bureau<br />
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Gov<br />
Victoria <strong>BC</strong> V8W 9M3<br />
Last Updated: 02-04-11 Page 1
Permit No.: PG11-70349<br />
Last Updated: 02-04-11<br />
Appendix A: Fish Collection Permit Conditions<br />
Any Variation of the following terms and conditions will require explicit authorization by the<br />
appropriate regional Fish & Wildlife Section Head.<br />
Provincial Conditions<br />
1. This collecting permit is not valid<br />
" in national parks,<br />
" in provincial parks unless a Park Use Permit is also obtained,<br />
" in tidal waters,<br />
" for eulachon or for salmon* other than kokanee, or<br />
" for collecting fish by angling unless the permit holder and crew members possess a valid angling<br />
licence.<br />
This collecting permit is only valid for species listed as threatened, endangered or extirpated under the Species<br />
at Risk Act (SARA) in conjunction with a permit issued under Section 73 of SARA from Fisheries and<br />
Oceans Canada.<br />
*Contact the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for fish collecting permits for salmon, eulachon or SARA<br />
listed species (see Appendix B).<br />
2. The permit holder (or the project supervisor) named on the application for a scientific collection permit will<br />
carry a copy of this permit while engaged in fish collecting and produce it upon request of a conservation<br />
officer, fisheries officer or constable.<br />
3. Any specimens surplus to scientific requirements and any species not authorized for collection in this permit<br />
shall be immediately and carefully released at the point of capture.<br />
4. Fish collected under authority of this permit shall not be used for food or any purpose other than the objectives<br />
set out in the approved application for a scientific collection permit. The permit holder shall not sell, barter,<br />
trade, or give away, or offer to sell, barter, trade or give away fish collected under authority of this permit.<br />
Dead fish shall be disposed of in a manner that will not constitute a health hazard, nuisance or a threat to<br />
wildlife.<br />
5. No fish collected under authority of this permit shall be<br />
" transported alive unless authorized by this permit, or<br />
" transplanted unless separately authorized by the Federal/Provincial Fish Transplant Committee.<br />
6. The permit holder shall, within 90 days of the expiry of this permit, submit a report of fish collection activities.<br />
Interim reports may also be required and shall be submitted as required by the permit issuer. All submissions<br />
must be filed electronically to: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fish_data_sub/index.html<br />
Reporting specifications, information and templates are available from this website and outline the mandatory<br />
information requirements. Prior notification of submission or questions regarding data report standards can be<br />
made to: fishdatasub@gov.bc.ca<br />
7. This collecting permit is subject to cancellation at any time and shall be surrendered to a conservation officer on<br />
demand or to the issuer upon written notice of its cancellation.<br />
8. This permit is valid only for the activities approved on the application form and in accordance with any<br />
restrictions set out therein.<br />
9. This permit is valid only for trained, qualified staff named in the Application. The permit holder will comply<br />
with all Worker's Compensation Board requirements and other regulatory requirements. Permit holders are<br />
responsible for ensuring staff members listed on the permit are properly certified for specific sampling methods<br />
or activities (e.g. electroshocking).<br />
10. Any workers not listed on the permit must be supervised by the permit holder or one of the additional persons as<br />
named on the permit.
Permit No.: PG11-70349<br />
Last Updated: 02-04-11<br />
Appendix A: Fish Collection Permit Conditions Continued<br />
11. All sampling equipment that has been previously used outside of B.C. must be cleaned of mud and dirt and<br />
disinfected with 100mg/L chlorine bleach before using in any water course to prevent the spread of fish<br />
pathogens (e.g. Whirling disease) and / or invasive plant species. Any washed off dirt or mud must be disposed<br />
of in a manner such that it cannot enter a watercourse untreated.<br />
12. No electrofishing is to take place in waters below five degrees C.<br />
13. Electrofishing may not be conducted in the vicinity of spawning gravel, redds, or spawning fish, or around<br />
gravels which are capable of supporting eggs or developing embryos of any species of salmonid at a time of<br />
year when such eggs or embryos may be present.<br />
14. Angling must only occur in accordance with the regulations specified in the current <strong>BC</strong> Freshwater Fishing<br />
Regulations Synopsis.<br />
Region Specific Conditions<br />
Omineca Region<br />
" No electrofishing will be permitted between September 15 and June 15 in streams containing bull trout.<br />
" Voucher specimens for all regionally significant red and blue-listed species (3 per species), with exception<br />
to SARA-listed white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), must be submitted to the Regional Fish<br />
Information Specialist as per RISC standards.<br />
" All sampling gear follow Association of Professional Biologist’s advisory practice bulletin #5. Practice<br />
Advisory Didymo, see: http://www.apbbc.bc.ca/files/Didymo.pdf.<br />
Appendix B: Table 1 - Species at Risk<br />
The following are species at risk that have been listed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in<br />
Canada (COSEWIC) as either endangered, threatened or a species of special concern. Species also listed under the<br />
Species at Risk Act (SARA) are identified with an asterisk, and are subject to additional permitting requirements<br />
through the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).<br />
Common Name Scientific Name<br />
Benthic Paxton Lake Stickleback *Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Benthic Vananda Creek Stickleback *Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Limnetic Paxton Lake Stickleback *Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Limnetic Vananda Creek Stickleback *Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Nooksack Dace *Rhinichthys sp.<br />
Morrison Creek Lamprey *Lampetra richardsoni<br />
Vancouver Lamprey (Cowichan Lake Lamprey) *Lampetra macrostoma<br />
Cultus Pygmy Sculpin *Cottus sp.<br />
Shorthead Sculpin *Cottus confusus<br />
Hotwater Physa *Physella wrighti<br />
Limnetic Enos Lake Stickleback Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Benthic Enos Lake Stickleback Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Salish Sucker Catostomus sp.<br />
Speckled Dace Rhinichthys osculus<br />
Charlotte Unarmoured Stickleback Gasterosteus aculeatus<br />
Columbia Mottled Sculpin Cottus bairdi hubbsi<br />
Giant Stickleback Gasterosteus sp.<br />
Green Sturgeon Acipenser medirostris<br />
Umatilla Dace Rhinichthys umatilla<br />
White Sturgeon Acipenser transmontanus<br />
Applications for permits to specifically collect and retain listed species must be reviewed by the appropriate<br />
Recovery Team, who will screen permits to ensure that any impacts on listed species are acceptable. For white<br />
sturgeon the contact is Steve McAdam (steve.mcadam@gov.bc.ca). For listed non-game freshwater fish the contact<br />
is Jordan Rosenfeld (jordan.rosenfeld@gov.bc.ca), co-chair of the Non-Game Freshwater Fish Recovery Team.
PERMIT HOLDER Golder Associates Ltd<br />
220-<strong>17</strong>55 Springfield Rd<br />
Kelowna <strong>BC</strong> V1Y 5V5<br />
WILDLIFE ACT<br />
PERMIT PG11-70683<br />
ATTENTION: Tanya Seebacher<br />
PHONE: (250) 860-8424<br />
FAX: (250) 860-9874<br />
IS AUTHORIZED UNDER s. 2 (c)(i) of the Permit Regulation, B.C. Reg. 253/2000,<br />
PERMIT<br />
78470-25<br />
TO Live capture and on-site release of Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas), Columbia<br />
Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris), Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculate),<br />
Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvatica) and Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma<br />
macrodactylum) in Omineca region, specifically Williston Lake, British Columbia for<br />
the purpose of conducting an amphibian inventory (abundance and diversity).<br />
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:<br />
TERMS OF PERMIT The permit holder must follow the attached British Columbia Interim Hygiene<br />
Protocols for Amphibian field staff and researchers.<br />
COMPLIANCE<br />
ADVISORY<br />
The permit holder must comply with the terms in Appendix A.<br />
Failure to comply with any term of this permit is an offence under the Wildlife Act,<br />
and may result in any or all of prosecution, suspension of the permit, cancellation<br />
of the permit, ineligibility for future permits, and denial of future permit requests.<br />
PERIOD OF PERMIT This permit is only valid from July 7, 2011 to August 30, 2011.<br />
DATE OF ISSUE July 7, 2011<br />
SIGNATURE OF ISSUER<br />
Doug Wilson, RP Bio<br />
Wildlife Biologist<br />
A person authorized by the Regional Manager<br />
Recreational Fisheries & Wildlife Programs<br />
Omineca Region<br />
PERMIT FEE<br />
$100.00<br />
HCTF SURCHARGE<br />
$10.00<br />
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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:<br />
APPENDIX A<br />
TERMS OF PERMIT<br />
PERMIT PG11-70683<br />
1. The permit holder must maintain an accurate up to date record of the wildlife hunted, trapped or killed<br />
under the permit that includes the following information:<br />
a) common name of the wildlife;<br />
b) location where the wildlife was taken, including a UTM grid location in NAD83 to + or – 100m<br />
accuracy (zone 2 digits, easting 6 digits, northing 7 digits)<br />
c) the date the wildlife was hunted, trapped or killed;<br />
d) the sex and age class of the wildlife taken;<br />
e) the bands or tags on the wildlife; and<br />
f) a description of all nests, dams or other structures destroyed or removed.<br />
NOTE: A blank reporting form (Appendix C) is attached to the end of this permit for your convenience<br />
2. The permit holder must submit the original copy of this record to the Permit and Authorization Service<br />
Bureau within 21 days of the permit’s expiry.<br />
3. The permit holder must produce a copy of the record referred to in paragraph 1 on the demand of an<br />
officer.<br />
4. The permit holder shall within 90 days of the expiry of this permit submit a report of activities related to<br />
this permit.<br />
Submissions must be filed electronically to: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wildlife/wsi/contributions.htm. This<br />
website contains the reporting specifications, data templates, and outlines the mandatory information<br />
requirements. Interim reports may also be required and must be submitted as required by Regional<br />
Biologists.<br />
GENERAL CONDITIONS:<br />
1. The permit holder must comply with all laws applicable to the activities carried out under this permit.<br />
2. This permit extends to the permit holder’s employees or contractors only when they are engaged in the<br />
direct performance of their duties on behalf of the permit holder.<br />
3. All work is to be undertaken by trained professionals with experience in capturing and handling<br />
amphibians.<br />
4. The permit holder must take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that public safety is not<br />
jeopardized and fish or wildlife habitat is not damaged by any action taken under authority of this permit.<br />
5. Capture and handling of specimens to be in accordance with the Standards for Live Animal Capture and<br />
Handling Guidelines established by the Ministry of Environment.<br />
See http://www.ilmb.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/capt/assets/capt.pdf<br />
6. The permit holder must ensure that the wildlife are treated in a humane manner, and are not subjected to<br />
any unnecessary harm or suffering.<br />
7. No intentional mortality of red or blue listed species is to occur. All reasonable steps must be taken to<br />
ensure accidental mortality does not occur.<br />
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8. All other small mammals and other organisms captured should be released unharmed.<br />
9. If working in potential Pacific Water Shrew habitat, works must be consistent with the most current Draft<br />
Best Management Practices for Pacific Water Shrew in Urban and Rural Areas, September 2009, by<br />
Craig, Vennesland and Welstead. It is the responsibility of the contractor/permit holder to obtain the<br />
most current version.<br />
10. Euthanized specimens are to be deposited at the Royal British Columbia Museum (R<strong>BC</strong>M).<br />
11. Permit holder shall provide upon conclusion of this years project, a copy of the final report, to the Permit<br />
and Authorization Service Bureau.<br />
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GENERAL<br />
APPENDIX B<br />
ADVISORY<br />
PERMIT PG11-70683<br />
# It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and the limits of this permit. For example,<br />
this permit does not give the permit holder authority to access or travel though any private land without permission<br />
from the landowner.<br />
# The Province is not liable for any illness contracted through wildlife handling. It is the responsibility of the permit<br />
holder to inform themselves of possible health hazards, and to ensure that all reasonably necessary safety<br />
measures are undertaken.<br />
# If applicable, the permit holder is responsible for renewing his or her own permit. The issuer is not obliged to send a<br />
reminder notice.<br />
LEGISLATION<br />
Here are some, but not all, relevant excerpts from the Wildlife Act:<br />
Property in Wildlife<br />
2 (1) Ownership in all wildlife in British Columbia is vested in the government.<br />
2 (4) If a person by accident or for the protection of life or property kills wildlife, that wildlife, despite subsection (3),<br />
remains the property of the government.<br />
2 (5) Despite anything in this Act, no right of action lies, and no right of compensation exists, against the government for<br />
death, personal injury or property damage caused by<br />
a) wildlife, or<br />
b) an animal that escapes or is released from captivity or is abandoned<br />
in British Columbia<br />
Trafficking in wildlife<br />
22 A person who traffics live wildlife or wildlife meat, except as authorized by regulation or a permit, commits an offence.<br />
Documents not transferable<br />
81 Except as authorized by regulation or as otherwise provided under this Act, a licence, permit or limited entry hunting<br />
authorization is not transferable, and a person commits an offence if the person<br />
a) allows his or her licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization to be used by another person, or<br />
b) uses another person’s licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization.<br />
Failure to pay fine<br />
85 (1) This section applies if a person<br />
a) fails to pay, within the time required by law, a fine imposed as a result of the person’s conviction for an offence<br />
under this Act or the Firearm Act, and<br />
b) has been served with notice of this section.<br />
(2) In the circumstances referred to in subsection (1),<br />
a) the person’s right to apply for or obtain a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act is<br />
suspended immediately and automatically on the failure to pay the fine,<br />
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) all licences, permits and limited entry hunting authorizations issued to that person under this Act are cancelled<br />
immediately and automatically on the failure to pay the fine, and<br />
c) the person commits an offence if, before that fine is paid, the person<br />
i) applies for, or in any way obtains, a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act,<br />
or<br />
ii) does anything for which a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act is required.<br />
Production of licence or permit<br />
97 If a person who is required to hold a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization issued under this Act<br />
a) fails to produce it for inspection to an officer on request, or<br />
b) fails or refuses to state his or her name and address to an officer on request,<br />
the person commits an offence.<br />
REGULATIONS<br />
This excerpt from the Permit Regulation, made under the Wildlife Act, is relevant:<br />
8 A person who holds a permit under the Act or the Permit Regulation commits an offence if he or she fails to comply<br />
with a term of the permit.<br />
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APPENDIX C<br />
RECORD OF WILDLIFE HUNTED, TRAPPED OR KILLED<br />
PERMIT PG11-70683<br />
# The permit holder MUST maintain an accurate up-to-date record.<br />
# The permit holder MUST submit the original copy of this report to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau within 21<br />
days of the permit’s expiry or annually as indicated in “Appendix A – Terms of Permit – Reporting Requirements” of this<br />
permit.<br />
# The permit holder must produce a copy of this record on the demand of an officer<br />
Common name of<br />
wildlife<br />
Location where<br />
wildlife was taken<br />
Date wildlife was<br />
hunted, trapped<br />
or killed<br />
*If more room is required, please use a sheet of blank paper<br />
Sex and<br />
age class<br />
of wildlife<br />
Bands or<br />
tags on<br />
wildlife<br />
Description of all nests,<br />
dams or other structures<br />
destroyed or removed<br />
_________________________________ _________________________<br />
Signature of Permit Holder Date<br />
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations<br />
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau<br />
PO Box 9372 Stn Prov Govt<br />
Victoria, <strong>BC</strong> V8W 9M3<br />
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May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Summary Data Tables – Fish, Amphibian, Bird Surveys
FISHERIES DATA SUMMARIES<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Table 1: Location (Universal Transverse Mercator, UTM, Coordinates), Length, and Number of<br />
Electrofishing (EF) Passes Conducted at Each of the Sample Sites on the Four Study Creeks.<br />
Creek Site Zone Easting Northing<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 1/14<br />
Length<br />
(m)<br />
# EF<br />
Passes<br />
Temp.<br />
(°C)<br />
Six Mile SM1 10 474658 6163387 100 1 12.0 medium<br />
Six Mile SM2 10 474678 6162821 100 2 12.0 medium<br />
Six Mile SM3 10 474626 6162984 100 2 9.0 medium<br />
Lamonti LAM1 10 475666 6161941 106.8 2 6.5 medium<br />
Lamonti LAM2 10 475378 6161967 100 2 8.0 medium<br />
Lamonti LAM1os 10 475453 6161937 124 1 9.0 medium<br />
Factor Ross FR4 10 395312 6275353 132 2 7.0 medium<br />
Factor Ross FR1os 10 395371 6275647 125 2 7.0 medium<br />
Ole OLE1 10 405515 6257807 106 2 6.0 medium<br />
Ole OLE2 10 405685 6257701 111 2 6.5 medium<br />
Table 2: Catches of Bull Trout (BT), Mountain Whitefish (MW), and Rainbow Trout (RB) by Electrofishing<br />
Pass in Each Sample Site and Creek.<br />
Creek Site<br />
Number of fish caught and observed (combined)<br />
BT MW RB<br />
pass1 pass2 pass1 pass2 pass1 pass2<br />
Six Mile SM1 0 n/a 0 n/a 0 n/a<br />
SM2 0 0 0 0 3 1<br />
SM3 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
Lamonti LAM1 0 0 2 0 3 0<br />
LAM2 0 0 0 0 1 0<br />
LAM1os 0 n/a 0 n/a 0 n/a<br />
Factor Ross FR4 0 0 5 2 0 0<br />
FR1os 0 0 4 4 0 0<br />
Ole OLE1 2 0 0 0 0 0<br />
OLE2 1 0 3 5 0 0<br />
Flow
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Table 3: Lengths, Weights, and Species of all Fish Caught During Electrofishing Surveys by Habitat Type, Site and Creek.<br />
Date Creek Site<br />
EF<br />
Pass<br />
Fish #<br />
Habitat<br />
Unit #<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 2/14<br />
Habitat<br />
Type<br />
* Fork<br />
Caught/Obs. Species<br />
Length<br />
Weight<br />
Aug 9 , 2011 Six Mile SM2 1 1 1 Riffle Caught MW 165 160 Y<br />
Aug 9 , 2011 Six Mile SM2 1 2 1 Riffle Observed RB 40<br />
Aug 9 , 2011 Six Mile SM2 1 3 1 Riffle Observed RB 80<br />
Aug 9 , 2011 Six Mile SM2 1 4 1 Riffle Observed RB 90<br />
Aug 9 , 2011 Six Mile SM2 2 5 1 Riffle Observed RB 80<br />
Aug 10, 2011 Six Mile SM1 1 1 1 Riffle Observed UNID 40<br />
Aug 10, 2011 Six Mile SM3 1 1 1 Riffle Caught CAS 61 1.4 N<br />
Aug 10, 2011 Six Mile SM3 2 1 1 Riffle Caught CAS 95 16 N<br />
Aug 11, 2011 Lamonti LAM2 1 1 2 Pool Caught RB 104 167 N<br />
Aug 11, 2011 Lamonti LAM2 1 2 1 Riffle Observed CC<br />
Aug 11, 2011 Lamonti LAM2 2 3 2 Pool Caught CC 54 4 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 1 1 Riffle Caught MW 159 47 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 2 2 Pool Caught RB 113 19 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 3 4 Pool Caught MW 160 45 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 4 2 Pool Caught RB 120 22 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 5 2 Pool Caught RB 98 12 N<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 1 6 2 Pool Observed RB<br />
Aug 12, 2011 Lamonti LAM1 2 7 2 Pool Observed CC<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 1 1 4 Rapid Caught MW 138 22 N<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 1 2 3 Pool Caught MW 214 91 Y<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 1 3 1 Riffle Caught MW 330 253 Y<br />
Scale<br />
Sample
Date Creek Site<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
EF<br />
Pass<br />
Fish #<br />
Habitat<br />
Unit #<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 3/14<br />
Habitat<br />
Type<br />
* Fork<br />
Caught/Obs. Species<br />
Length<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 1 4 3 Pool Observed MW 70<br />
Weight<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 5 3 Pool Caught MW 144 27 N<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 6 4 Rapid Caught MW 121 13 N<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 7 2 Rapid Observed MW 330<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 8 1 Riffle Caught CC N<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 9 2 Rapid Observed CC<br />
Aug 14, 2011 Factor Ross FR1OS 2 10 4 Rapid Caught MW 126 16 N<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 1 1 Riffle Caught MW 154 34 N<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 2 1 Riffle Caught MW 205 81 Y<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 3 2 Rapid Caught MW N<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 4 1 Riffle Observed MW<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 5 2 Rapid Observed MW<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 1 6 1 Riffle Observed CC<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 2 7 2 Rapid Caught MW 163 37 N<br />
Aug 15, 2011 Factor Ross FR4 2 8 2 Rapid Observed MW<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 1 1 4 Rapid Caught BT 144 19 N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 1 2 4 Rapid Caught BT 107 <strong>17</strong> N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 1 3 1 Rapid Observed UNID<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 2 4 n/a n/a Observed BT 300-400<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 2 5 n/a n/a Observed BT 300-400<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE1 2 6 n/a n/a Observed BT 300-400<br />
Scale<br />
Sample
Date Creek Site<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
EF<br />
Pass<br />
Fish #<br />
Habitat<br />
Unit #<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 4/14<br />
Habitat<br />
Type<br />
* Fork<br />
Caught/Obs. Species<br />
Length<br />
Weight<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 1 1 Riffle Caught MW 224 125 Y<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 2 2 Rapid Caught MW 199 75 N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 3 2 Rapid Caught BT 61 2 N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 4 1 Riffle Observed UNID 150<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 5 1 Riffle Observed UNID 20<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 6 1 Riffle Observed UNID 20<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 7 3 Riffle Observed CC<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 8 3 Riffle Observed UNID 60<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 1 9 2 Rapid Observed MW 220<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 10 2 Rapid Caught MW 274 200 Y<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 11 1 Riffle Caught MW 181 56 N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 12 2 Rapid Caught MW <strong>17</strong>6 51 N<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 13 3 Riffle Observed Trout sp. 50<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 14 3 Riffle Observed MW 150<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 Ole OLE2 2 15 3 Riffle Observed MW 100<br />
* Species codes are defined as follows: Bull Trout (BT), Prickly Sculpin (CAS), Sculpin species (CC), Mountain Whitefish (MW), Rainbow Trout (RB),<br />
unidentified fish species (UNID)<br />
Scale<br />
Sample
AMPHIBIAN DATA SUMMARY<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Table 4: Summary of Amphibian Survey Findings<br />
Location Site Date<br />
Search<br />
Area<br />
(m²)<br />
Search<br />
Period<br />
(min)<br />
Air<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Water<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Six Mile SA1 May 11, 2011 800 50 12 474773 6162544<br />
Six Mile SA2 May 11, 2011 500 30 2.5 474625 6162593<br />
Six Mile SA3 May 13, 2011 1600 60 474580 6163254<br />
Six Mile SA4 June 7, 2011 1800 75 11 474718 6162718<br />
Six Mile SA5 June 8, 2011 500 30 8 474580 6163254<br />
Six Mile SA6 Aug 9, 2011 900 90 31 <strong>17</strong> 474669 616829<br />
Six Mile SA7 Aug 11, 2011 1600 60 15 10 474695 6162855<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 5/14<br />
Easting Northing Habitat Features Sightings<br />
Small pool on mudflats where<br />
Six Mile Creek enters Six Mile Bay<br />
Small pool on mudflats where<br />
Six Mile Creek enters Six Mile Bay<br />
Wetland area on left bank of Six<br />
Mile Creek, mixture of lentic and<br />
lotic habitat (60:40) with sedges<br />
and pondweed cover<br />
Mouth of Six Mile Creek, previously<br />
wetted pools now dried up,<br />
remaining wetted area up-slope,<br />
searched farther north new habitat<br />
with higher water levels<br />
Wetland area on left bank of Six<br />
Mile Creek, mixture of lentic and<br />
lotic habitat (60:40) with sedges<br />
and pondweed cover<br />
Searched area upstream and<br />
downstream of SV1 mix of lentic<br />
and lotic habitat with small side<br />
channel with moderate shrub cover<br />
Small wetland area on left bank of<br />
Six Mile creek, mixture of lentic and<br />
lotic habitat, lots of sedge cover<br />
Long-Toed<br />
Salamander egg<br />
mass<br />
None<br />
None<br />
Adult Western<br />
Toad (76mm SVL,<br />
45g)<br />
None<br />
Adult Columbia<br />
Spotted Frog<br />
(36 SVL, 9.2g)<br />
Adult Columbia<br />
Spotted Frog<br />
(37 SVL, 12.1g)<br />
Wood Frog (could<br />
not catch)<br />
None
Location Site Date<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Search<br />
Area<br />
(m²)<br />
Search<br />
Period<br />
(min)<br />
Air<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Water<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Lamonti LA1 May 13, 2011 1200 60 475712 6161955<br />
Lamonti LA2 June 7, 2011 400 30 475712 6161955<br />
Lamonti LA3 Aug 11, 2011 800 60 20 9 475733 6161929<br />
Lamonti LA4 Aug 12, 2011 800 60 16 7 475733 6161929<br />
Factor Ross FA1 May 14, 2011 2000 60 395389 6275959<br />
Factor Ross FA2 May 15, 2011 200 10 4 395235 6275308<br />
Factor Ross FA3 May 15, 2011 500 40 395352 6275424<br />
Factor Ross FA4 May 15, 2011 700 60 395338 6275905<br />
Factor Ross<br />
I1<br />
Adult<br />
May <strong>17</strong>, 2011 395327 6275425<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 6/14<br />
Easting Northing Habitat Features Sightings<br />
Mix of slow lotic habitat along<br />
stream, side channels, small<br />
ephemerals and seeps, lots of<br />
large woody debris<br />
Previously wet areas now dried up<br />
and vegetated<br />
Searched upstream from GPS<br />
location along main creek area<br />
cobbly banks and backwater small<br />
pools<br />
Searched along both sides of<br />
Lamonti creek downstream from<br />
GPS location, along rocky banks<br />
and upper banks with small pools<br />
from seepage towards creek, lots<br />
of large woody debris<br />
Wet mudflats with areas of lentic<br />
and slow lotic water connected to<br />
the stream, also a few isolated<br />
pools, little vegetation, fine sandy<br />
and organic substrate<br />
Small pond from road seep and<br />
small ephemeral channel (currently<br />
dry)<br />
Side channel on right bank of<br />
Factor Ross, a mix of lotic and<br />
lentic habitat and areas with<br />
organic substrate<br />
Mix of herb dominated grasses and<br />
sedge, mudflats and shrubs, very<br />
little water, few small isolated<br />
pools, lots of coarse woody debris<br />
Approximately 5m from Factor<br />
Ross creek, lots of fallen large<br />
None<br />
None<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad (29mm SVL,<br />
5g)<br />
None<br />
None<br />
None<br />
None<br />
None<br />
Found adult<br />
Western Toad
Location Site Date<br />
West<br />
ern<br />
Toad<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Search<br />
Area<br />
(m²)<br />
Search<br />
Period<br />
(min)<br />
Air<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Water<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Factor Ross FA5 Aug 15, 2011 400 30 11 6 395235 6275308<br />
Ole OA1 May 16, 2011 600 60 12 3 405816 6257701<br />
Ole OA2 May 16, 2011 300 60 4 405393 6257899<br />
Ole<br />
I2<br />
Wood<br />
Frog<br />
Egg<br />
Mass<br />
May 16, 2011 27 20 404730 6257579<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 7/14<br />
Easting Northing Habitat Features Sightings<br />
woody debris (40mm SVL)<br />
emerging from top<br />
of fallen tree<br />
rootwad ~2m off<br />
the ground<br />
Small pond from road seep and<br />
small ephemeral channel (now<br />
flowing), also searched upland None<br />
surrounding area and flipped over<br />
large woody debris<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 300mm SVL<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Mouth of Ole Creek on left bank,<br />
shrub carr habitat with lots of<br />
shrubs and leaf litter, in wet organic<br />
soils with grass and coarse woody<br />
debris cover<br />
Mix of small pools and side channel<br />
habitat fed from stream, lots of<br />
coarse woody debris<br />
Small pool off west side of Mainline<br />
FSR, found egg mass in standing<br />
water and heard wood frog calling<br />
Ole OA3 Aug 16, 2011 400 30 13 6.5 405807 6257698 Searched area where Ole Creek None<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Juvenile Western<br />
Toad - 12mm SVL<br />
Wood Frog egg<br />
mass
Location Site Date<br />
Ole<br />
I3<br />
Adult<br />
West<br />
ern<br />
Toad<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Search<br />
Area<br />
(m²)<br />
Search<br />
Period<br />
(min)<br />
Air<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Water<br />
temp<br />
(°C)<br />
Aug <strong>17</strong>, 2011 404814 6257734<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 8/14<br />
Easting Northing Habitat Features Sightings<br />
flows out into reservoir, lots of<br />
shrub cover (Salix sp.), small<br />
sections of impounded water due to<br />
abundant log debris at mouth of<br />
creek<br />
Forested upland ~100m away from<br />
Ole creek on left bank<br />
Adult Western<br />
Toad (120mm SVL)
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
BREEDING BIRD POINT COUNT DATA SUMMARY AND INCIDENTAL OBSERVATIONS<br />
Table 5: Cumulative Bird Observations 2011 Field Season<br />
Common<br />
Name<br />
American<br />
Dipper<br />
Scientific Name Code<br />
Cinclus<br />
mexicanus<br />
<strong>BC</strong><br />
List<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 9/14<br />
COSEWIC SARA Six Mile Lamonti<br />
AMDI Yellow - - Yes<br />
Factor<br />
Ross<br />
American Pipit Anthus rubescens AMPI Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes Yes<br />
American<br />
Redstart<br />
Setophaga ruticilla AMRE Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
American Robin Turdus<br />
American<br />
migratorius<br />
AMRO Yellow - - Yes<br />
Three-Toed<br />
Woodpecker<br />
Picoides dorsalis TTWO Yellow - - Yes<br />
American Tree<br />
Sparrow<br />
Spizella arborea ATSP Yellow - -<br />
Bald Eagle<br />
Haliaeetus<br />
leucocephalus<br />
BAEA Yellow NAR - Yes Yes Yes<br />
Barrow's<br />
Goldeneye<br />
Belted<br />
Kingfisher<br />
Black-Backed<br />
Woodpecker<br />
Black-Capped<br />
Chickadee<br />
Bonaparte's<br />
Gull<br />
Broad-Winged<br />
Hawk<br />
Bucephala<br />
islandica<br />
Megaceryle<br />
alcyon<br />
Ole Breeding Evidence<br />
Pair - observed near Factor<br />
Ross + juvenile<br />
BAGO Yellow - - Yes 2 Pairs - near Factor Ross<br />
BEKI Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
Picoides arcticus BBWO Yellow - - Yes<br />
Poecile atricapillus <strong>BC</strong>CH Yellow - - Yes<br />
Chroicocephalus<br />
philadelphia<br />
BOGU Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Buteo platypterus BWHA Blue - - Yes<br />
Observed from road near Ole<br />
Creek
Common<br />
Name<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Scientific Name Code<br />
<strong>BC</strong><br />
List<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 10/14<br />
COSEWIC SARA Six Mile Lamonti<br />
Factor<br />
Ross<br />
Ole Breeding Evidence<br />
Brown Creeper Certhia americana BRCR Yellow - -<br />
Canada Goose<br />
Branta canadensis<br />
CAGO Yellow - - Yes Yes Pair - Lamonti Creek area<br />
Cedar Waxwing Bombycilla<br />
cedrorum<br />
CEWA Yellow - - Yes<br />
Chipping<br />
Sparrow<br />
Spizella passerina CHSP Yellow - - Yes<br />
Common<br />
Goldeneye<br />
Bucephala<br />
clangula<br />
COGO Yellow - -<br />
Common Loon Gavia immer COLO Yellow NAR - Yes Yes<br />
Common<br />
Merganser<br />
Mergus<br />
merganser<br />
COME Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Common Raven Corvus corax CORA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii COHA Yellow NAR - Yes<br />
Dark-Eyed<br />
Junco<br />
Junco hyemalis DEJU Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Dusky<br />
Flycatcher<br />
Empidonax<br />
oberholseri<br />
DUFL Yellow - -<br />
Fox Sparrow<br />
Golden-<br />
Passerella iliaca FOSP Yellow - - Yes<br />
Crowned<br />
Kinglet<br />
Regulus satrapa GCKI Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Gray Jay<br />
Perisoreus<br />
canadensis<br />
GRJA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Greater<br />
Yellowlegs<br />
Tringa<br />
melanoleuca<br />
GRYE Yellow - - Yes<br />
Green-Winged<br />
Teal<br />
Anas crecca GWTE Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
Pair - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground<br />
Pair - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground
Common<br />
Name<br />
Hairy<br />
Woodpecker<br />
Hammond's<br />
Flycatcher<br />
Harlequin Duck<br />
Mountain<br />
Chickadee<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Scientific Name Code<br />
<strong>BC</strong><br />
List<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 11/14<br />
COSEWIC SARA Six Mile Lamonti<br />
Picoides villosus HAWO Yellow - - Yes<br />
Empidonax<br />
hammondii<br />
Histrionicus<br />
histrionicus<br />
Factor<br />
Ross<br />
HAFL Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
HADU Yellow - - Yes<br />
Poecile gambeli MOCH Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus NOFL Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Northern<br />
Rough-Winged<br />
Swallow<br />
Northern Saw-<br />
Whet Owl<br />
Northern<br />
Waterthrush<br />
Orange-<br />
Crowned<br />
Warbler<br />
Stelgidopteryx<br />
serripennis<br />
NRWS Yellow - - Yes<br />
Aegolius acadicus NSWO Yellow - - Yes<br />
Parkesia<br />
noveboracensis<br />
Oreothlypis celata<br />
NOWA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
OCWA Yellow - - Yes<br />
Osprey Pandion haliaetus OSPR Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Ovenbird<br />
Pileated<br />
Woodpecker<br />
Seiurus<br />
aurocapilla<br />
Dryocopus<br />
pileatus<br />
OVEN Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
PIWO Yellow - - Yes<br />
Pine Siskin Spinus pinus PISI Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Ole Breeding Evidence<br />
Singing Males - Six Mile +<br />
Lamonti<br />
Nest excavation - on snag<br />
near Six Mile Creek, mating<br />
pair Six Mile, Pair into cavity in<br />
snag at mouth of Ole<br />
Singing Male - Factor Ross<br />
campground<br />
Nest + Juveniles at Six Mile<br />
Bay
Common<br />
Name<br />
Purple Finch<br />
Red-Breasted<br />
Nuthatch<br />
Red-Tailed<br />
Hawk (Harlan's)<br />
Red-Throated<br />
Loon<br />
Ruby-Crowned<br />
Kinglet<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Scientific Name Code<br />
Carpodacus<br />
purpureus<br />
<strong>BC</strong><br />
List<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 12/14<br />
COSEWIC SARA Six Mile Lamonti<br />
PUFI Yellow - - Yes<br />
Sitta canadensis RBNU Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Buteo jamaicensis RTHA Yellow NAR -<br />
Gavia stellata RTLO Yellow - -<br />
Regulus calendula RCKI Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
Factor<br />
Ross<br />
Ruffed Grouse Bonasa umbellus RUGR Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
Rufous<br />
Hummingbird<br />
Selasphorus rufus RUHU Yellow - -<br />
Sandhill Crane Grus canadensis SHCR Yellow NAR -<br />
Savannah<br />
Sparrow<br />
Passerculus<br />
sandwichensis<br />
SASP Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Ole Breeding Evidence<br />
Singing Male - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground<br />
Singing Male - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground<br />
Drumming male - Factor Ross<br />
campground<br />
Singing Male - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground + Lamonti<br />
Say's Phoebe Sayornis saya SAPH Yellow - - Yes Pair - Factor Ross<br />
Sharp-Shinned<br />
Hawk<br />
Accipiter striatus SSHA Yellow NAR - Yes<br />
Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia SOSP Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Spotted<br />
Sandpiper<br />
Actitis macularius SPSA Yellow - - Yes<br />
Junvenile observed (Aug<br />
2011) along Six Mile Creek<br />
with adult<br />
Surf Scoter<br />
Melanitta<br />
perspicillata<br />
SUSC Blue - - Yes<br />
Swainson's<br />
Thrush<br />
Catharus<br />
ustulatus<br />
SWTH Yellow - -
Common<br />
Name<br />
Tennessee<br />
Warbler<br />
Townsend's<br />
Solitaire<br />
Tree Swallow<br />
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Scientific Name Code<br />
Oreothlypis<br />
peregrina<br />
Myadestes<br />
townsendii<br />
Tachycineta<br />
bicolor<br />
<strong>BC</strong><br />
List<br />
February 1, 2012<br />
Project No. 1114920016-005-R-Rev0 13/14<br />
COSEWIC SARA Six Mile Lamonti<br />
TEWA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Factor<br />
Ross<br />
TOSO Yellow - - Yes<br />
TRSW Yellow - - Yes<br />
Varied Thrush Ixoreus naevius VATH Yellow - - Yes<br />
Warbling Vireo Vireo gilvus WAVI Yellow - - Yes<br />
White-Crowned<br />
Sparrow<br />
Zonotrichia<br />
leucophrys<br />
WCSP Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
White-Throated<br />
Sparrow<br />
Zonotrichia<br />
albicollis<br />
WTSP Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
White-Winged<br />
Scoter<br />
Melanitta fusca WWSC Yellow - - Yes<br />
Wilson's Snipe Gallinago delicata WISN Yellow - -<br />
Wilson's<br />
Warbler<br />
Winter Wren<br />
(Pacific Wren)<br />
Yellow Warbler<br />
Yellow-Bellied<br />
Sapsucker<br />
Yellow-Rumped<br />
Warbler<br />
Ole Breeding Evidence<br />
Multiple pairs examining<br />
nesting cavities in Ole Creek<br />
bay<br />
Singing Male - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground<br />
Pair - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground<br />
Wilsonia pusilla WIWA Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes Pair - observed on Lamonti<br />
Troglodytes<br />
troglodytes<br />
Dendroica<br />
petechia<br />
Sphyrapicus<br />
varius<br />
Dendroica<br />
coronata<br />
PAWR Yellow - - Yes Yes Yes<br />
YEWA Yellow - - Yes<br />
YBSA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
YRWA Yellow - - Yes Yes<br />
Carrying nesting material - Six<br />
Mile<br />
Singing Male - Six Mile Bay<br />
campground
APPENDIX D<br />
Data Summary from 2011 Surveys<br />
Table 6: Incidental Wildlife Observations 2011 Field Season<br />
Observation Location Date<br />
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) tracks Six Mile Bay mudflats May 9 to 18, 2011<br />
Adult Moose (Alces alces) Approximately 400m up Lamonti Creek May 15, 2011<br />
Black Bear (Ursus americanus) tracks Along Six Mile Creek banks August 9, 2011<br />
Black Bear (mother and 2 cubs) Near bridge at Ole Creek May 2011<br />
Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) tracks At the mouth of Ole Creek along mudflats May 16, 2011<br />
Mustelid tracks In the mudflats at Factor Ross Creek May 14, 2011<br />
Coyote (Canis latrans) tracks Numerous locations at each creek May, Aug 2011<br />
Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) tracks Numerous locations at each creek May, Aug 2011<br />
Fox (Vulpes vulpes) tracks Near mouth of Factor Ross Creek May 2011<br />
Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) sightings Numerous locations at each creek May, Aug 2011<br />
Deer (Odocoileus sp.) tracks Numerous locations at each creek May, Aug 2011<br />
Voles (Microtus sp.) sightings Numerous locations at each creek May, Aug 2011<br />
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APPENDIX E<br />
Fish Field Data Forms<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW
APPENDIX F<br />
Fish Site Cards<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW
APPENDIX G<br />
Breeding Bird Point Count Forms<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW
APPENDIX H<br />
Vegetation Survey Forms<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW
APPENDIX I<br />
R Program Code<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Report No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000<br />
<strong>GMSMON</strong>-<strong>17</strong> <strong>WILLISTON</strong> <strong>RESERVOIR</strong> <strong>TRIBUTARY</strong> HABITAT<br />
REVIEW
# File: WillstonTribsvs2.R<br />
APPENDIX I<br />
R Code<br />
# Purpose: GRTS survey designs for Williston tributaries<br />
# Programmers: Tony Olsen and Tom Kincaid original code modified by Dschmidt<br />
# Date: 12 January, 2011<br />
# Last Modified: 12 January 2011<br />
#1/12/2011 3:05:08 PM<br />
# Load the spsurvey library<br />
library(spsurvey)<br />
# Read the attribute table from the shapefile<br />
att
APPENDIX I<br />
R Code<br />
# Print the initial six lines of the survey design<br />
cat("\nThe initial lines of the survey design follow:\n\n")<br />
print(head(Equalsites@data))<br />
cat("\n")<br />
# Print the survey design summary<br />
cat("\nThe survey design summary follows:\n\n")<br />
print(dsgnsum(Equalsites))<br />
n:\active\2011\1492\11-1492-0016 williston\deliverables\wp\final 2011 report 22may_12\1114920016-r-rev0-2000-appendix i r codes 22may_12.docx<br />
May 22, 2012<br />
Reference No. 1114920016-R-Rev0-2000 2/2
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