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Value of the Fisheries Resources in the Bulkley River System
The purpose of this report is to provide an indication of the net economic value of the fisheries stocks in the Bulkley river system. This is done by assessing current and future values of recreational, commercial and, to some degree, Indigenous fishing... -
Upper Bulkley River Steelhead Population Monitoring
The upper Bulkley River system, near Houston, was first assessed by the Fish Habitat Improvement Section in 1981. The initial assessment identified probably areas of importance for steelhead recruitment and juvenile rearing. In 1982 an index sampling... -
Reconnaissance Report: Upper Bulkley River Steelhead Population Monitoring
The purpose of this report is to outline results of the 1983 steelhead fry recruitment monitoring program in the upper Bulkley system. The conclusion is that a larger fry population existed in 1983 than in 1981 or 1982. This data will serve as valuable... -
Morice River Steelhead Fry Monitoring
On August 17-19, 1983, steelhead fry populations at index sites in two Morice River tributaries, Owen and Lamprey Creeks, were sampled by Regional staff as part of the supervisory role of F.H.I.S. The purpose of this report is two-fold; firstly to report... -
Kathlyn, Seymour, Round, and Tyhee Lakes: Water Quality Assessment and Object...
This study quantifies the inputs of phosphorus from various sources and determines the extent to which additional phosphorus could be tolerated by each lake without a serious decrease in water quality. Based on this information, appropriate land uses and... -
Fish Collection Permit Results: Goosly Lake and Buck Creek
On August 15, 1983, twenty-two rainbow trout samples were collected from Buck Creek upstream and at the confluence with Goosly Lake. Collection of these samples was by angling methods only. Samples were weighed, sized, gendered, and aged. -
Consequences of Unregulated Release of Raw Acid Mine Drainage into the Bulkle...
Approximately 800 000 m3 of acid mine drainage (AMD) is generated per year at the Equity Silver Mine southeast of Houston. This AMD would have devastating effects on the Bulkley River if it was allowed to flow untreated from the property for a prolonged... -
Assessment of Steelhead Enhancement Opportunities in the Morice River System
Juvenile salmonid populations in two tributary streams to the Morice River system, Owen and Lamprey Creeks, were assessed by the Fish Habitat Improvement Section in the fall of 1980. Objectives were directed at steelhead enhancement opportunities in the two... -
A Reconnaissance Survey of McQuarrie Lake
This survey collected information about the fish species that are present in McQuarrie Lake, as well as information about the physical characteristics of the lake. This included oxygen and temperature profiles, water chemistry data, obstructions,... -
A Preliminary Investigation of Kitsumkalum River Steelhead Trout 1980-81
Increasing angling pressure combined with intensive logging in the upper watershed and growing human development in the lower watershed during recent years prompted the B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch to conduct a preliminary investigation of Kalum River... -
A Fisheries Inventory of the Gosnell Creek Watershed
The Gosnell Creek watershed is a pristine wilderness area which has high fisheries and wildlife values. It has been recognized by several government agencies as a unique area and this has resulted in the creation of a planning format called the Gosnell... -
A Fisheries Inventory of some Streams Within the Morrison Lake - Hatchery Arm...
This study had the following objectives: provide a source upon which the habitat protection section of the fish and wildlife branch could base protection guidelines, provide Northwood with an assessment of fishery values and related habitat which would be... -
A Creel Survey of Helene Lake July, 1982
This report summarizes the results of this creel census and provides details of age and growth of rainbow trout stocked in a barren lake. -
A Reconnaissance Survey of Seymour Lake 1983
This survey presents physical data of Seymour Lake. This includes terrain features, access, resorts and campsites, obstructions and pollutions, developments, aquatic plants, species present, lake drainage, water chemistry, and special restrictions.