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Report: Meadow Creek Spawning Channel 2019-20 Activity Report FLNRORD - FWCP Section COL-F20-F-2009-DCA
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The Meadow Creek Spawning channel was managed and delivered through Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Nelson with financial support from the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. BC Hydro built the Meadow Creek spawning channel in 1967 to compensate for lost natural Kokanee habitat due to the construction of Duncan Dam. All planned operations were completed for Meadow Creek spawning channel in the 2019-20 fiscal.
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Author: Steve Arndt, Eva Schindler
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Old Reference Number: COL-F20-F-2009-DCA
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Date Published: Mar 2020
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Report ID: 59017
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Audience: Government and Public
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Spawning habitat for kokanee was inundated following the construction of Duncan Dam. The operational tasks associated with the spawning channel have been funded by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) for a number of years and facility maintenance such as gravel scarification and settling pond cleaning are required annually.
The facility plays a key role in sustaining Kootenay Lake kokanee which are the primary prey species for both bull trout and Gerrard rainbow trout. Kokanee carcass decomposition also benefits the natural nutrient levels in the lake and creek, in addition to providing seasonal forage for other aquatic, terrestrial and avian predators. The facility is recognized for its wildlife viewing potential and has also operated as a provincial source of kokanee eggs for the Freshwater Fish Society of BC.
This project implements and maintains ongoing operations at the MCSC to support kokanee fry production in Kootenay Lake. Operations include spring fry enumeration, scarification of the channel during July and August and fall adult spawner enumeration. Water control occurs annually to minimize sediment inputs and to ensure adequate flows are managed for the various life stages of egg to fry. Facility maintenance is also implemented under this project; vegetation and road management, bridge refurbishing, rip rap replacement, hazardous tree removal and flood protection improvements. in addition to maintaining the on site cabin.
Major maintenance and upgrades are required periodically and can include building maintenance; channel modifications; gravel, weir, bridge refurbishing; rip rap replenishment; hazardous tree removal and flood protection improvements.
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Fish and Aquatic Habitat Information |
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Subject
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Fish Species - Bull Trout - Salvelinus confluentus |
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Fish Species - Kokanee - Oncorhynchus nerka |
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Fish Species - Rainbow Trout - Oncorhynchus mykiss |
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Region - Kootenay |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Angler Use |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Enumeration |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Monitoring |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Restoration |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Salvage |
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Fish and Fish Habitat - Stock Assessment |
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Watershed Groups - 300 - Columbia |
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Program Specific Area - Kootenay Compensation Program |
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