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This project works to identify nearshore wetlands at risk from debris scour and wave action, as well as inland wetlands impacted by industry (forestry, road building, mining) and hydro-related landscape-level disturbances. These cumulative negative effects are threatening the ecological benefits provided by wetlands and the ability of Tsay Keh Dene (TKD) Nation to harvest food and medicine from within wetlands.
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Author: Khan A., J. Herkes, S.B. Rapai,
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Old Reference Number: PEA-F20-W-2966
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Old Reference System: FWCP Fish Wildlife Compensation Program - Peace
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Date Published: Sep 2020
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Report ID: 59038
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Audience: Government and Public
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This report describes year 1 of a 2-year research and information acquisition project in the Finlay reach of the Williston reservoir. The project was initiated with funding from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program.
This project works to identify nearshore wetlands at risk from debris scour and wave action, as well as inland wetlands impacted by industry (forestry, road building, mining) and hydro-related landscape-level disturbances. These cumulative negative effects are threatening the ecological benefits provided by wetlands and the ability of Tsay Keh Dene (TKD) Nation to harvest food and medicine from within wetlands.
The training and education component was conducted over 2 days in June 2019. This was followed by a traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) study, which included interviews with community elders and knowledge holders. This aligns with the FWCP Peace Species of Interest Action Plan, priority action 4a-1. Wetland health assessments were conducted at 15 sites in July 2019.
This project seeks to improve the understanding of the historical distribution of the wetlands within the basin prior to inundation, document the cultural importance of wetlands to TKD Nation, and quantitatively assess the current health of the wetlands. The results of this study will work to identify opportunities for future restoration of nearshore and inland wetlands within the Finlay Reach of the Williston Reservoir.
This project utilized the results of this study, in addition to wetland health assessments, and recommendations from the water license requirements (WLR) trial wetlands monitoring, to identify opportunities for nearshore and inland wetland restoration within the Finlay Reach of the basin. Four sites were found to be good candidates for future restoration potential. Three of these sites will be chosen to develop restoration prescriptions in 2020. This aligns with the riparian and wetlands action plan, priority action 2b-1.
Ultimately, this project will improve TKD Nations understanding of the abundance, distribution, and threats posed to wetlands within the Finlay Reach of the reservoir, while also identifying opportunities for wetland conservation and restoration that will enable membership to continue utilizing these wetlands in the future.
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Fish and Aquatic Habitat Information |
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Region - Peace |
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Terrestrial Information - Habitat Monitoring |
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