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Impacts of LNG Development to Salmon Habitat on Lelu Island and Flora Bank
This report outlines the unaddressed issues that remain after the mitigation proposal presented by Petronas for a suspension bridge over Flora Bank. -
Chatham Sound Eelgrass Study Report
This report discusses the study on eelgrass in the Chatham Sound estuary. The study was aimed to provide quality data and recommendations to relevant management authorities (specifically the DFO, BC Parks and North Coast First Nations whose traditional... -
Assessing Estuaries as Stopover Habitats for Juvenile Pacific Salmon
Habitats along migratory routes may provide key resources for migratory species (e.g. stopover habitat). For example, migratory juvenile salmon transit through estuaries on their way from freshwaters out to the ocean, but they may also reside and feed in... -
The Environmental Implications of Sediment Transport in the Waters of Prince ...
The Environmental Implications of Sediment Transport in the Waters of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada: A Comparison Between Kinematic and Dynamic Approaches. A Sediment Trend Analysis (STA) was performed on 2474 grain-size distributions taken from... -
Skeena River Estuary Assessment Project
This project assessed key pressures on salmon habitat in the Skeena River estuary. The authors used benchmarks to assess the status of salmon habitat indicators and identified critical knowledge gaps and future monitoring needs. -
Skeena Estuary and Industrial Development
A review of the Skeena estuary and the proposed industrial developments in the area. -
Selling First Nations down the river
OIL AND GAS interests and the government recently offered a First Nation in the Skeena River estuary (BC, Canada) $1 billion to consent to construction of a controversial terminal to load fossil fuels onto tankers. Despite the First Nation rejecting the... -
Salmon Science as Related to Proposed Development in the Skeena River Estuary
A collaborative research team of academic and First Nation scientists has been studying the Skeena River estuary ecosystem and its juvenile salmon. After 4 years, 100 boat days, 500 net hauls, and nearly 200,000 fish sampled, this program represents the... -
Project Description Prince Rupert LNG
Prince Rupert LNG Limited (PRLNG) proposes to develop a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility on Ridley Island at the Port of Prince Rupert British Columbia (BC). The name of the project is Prince Rupert LNG (the Project). This document describes the project. -
Prince Rupert Marine Risk Assessment
This study provides Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) with an assessment of the risks due to future operations of LNG and oil tankers in the Prince Rupert gateway, to compare these risks with similar existing gateways in North America, and to identify... -
Prince Rupert Harbour Shoreline Classification Map and Appendix
Prince Rupert and surrounding area shoreline classification map and appendix. -
NORTH COAST MARINE PLAN
The purpose of the North Coast Marine Plan is to provide recommendations for achieving ecosystem health, social and cultural wellbeing, and economic development through an ecosystem-based approach to planning and management. This plan provides... -
Marine Sediment and Water Quality Technical Data Report: Proposed Aurora LNG ...
To facilitate safe manoeuvring and berthing of vessels, capital dredging of marine sediment and rock will be required at two berth areas, located south of Frederick Point, and at the Materials Off-Loading Facility. The data presented herein will be used to... -
Marine Fish and Fish Habitat Technical Data Report: Proposed Aurora LNG Project
This Technical Data Report (TDR) presents information on existing conditions for marine fish and fish habitats within local and regional assessment areas. The purpose of the TDR is to support the Project’s Application for an Environmental Assessment... -
Juvenile Salmonid Habitat Utilization in the Skeena River Estuary
This report examines the salmon habitat utilization of five species of Pacific salmon in the greater Skeena River estuary. In particular, interest is given in salmon habitat utilization in light of several large-scale industrial development projects pending... -
Habitat Scale Mapping of Fisheries Ecosystem Service Values in Estuaries
This research paper presents a standardized method that combines habitat maps and habitat-faunal associations to estimate ecosystem service values for recreational and commercial fisheries in estuaries. -
Estuaries of British Columbia's North Coast
This fact sheet provides information on estuaries and an overview of protection plans. -
Cumulative Effects of Planned Industrial Development and Climate Change on Ma...
Here we employ a cumulative effects model to examine and compare the relative contribution of climate change and planned industrial development to cumulative effects in a northern temperate region of British Columbia, Canada. We focus on this region because... -
Compilation of Planning Objectives and Data Sources for the Skeena Estuary
This project assesses land-use and marine management plans for ecological values related to the Skeena River estuary. Results are presented in two sections: Section 1 compiles existing values and objectives from land-use and marine plans applicable to the... -
End-To-End Models for the Analysis of Marine Ecosystems: Challenges, Issues, ...
This paper discusses nine issues related to the further development and application of end-to-end models, the future of end-to-end modelling, and it's relevance to managing decision making. This paper is based on the discussions at a workshop entitled...