flows (15cms is the preferred minimum from temperatures and low flows related to droughts. July 1 to October 31). Protect riparian and in-stream habitat conditions to at least federal-provincial Strategically cool temperatures regulatory standards and BMP’s. to <19°C (measured at Paper Mill Dam) to ensure successful sockeye spawning migration, annually. Add micro-hydro power generation to main GCL dam, if economically and environmentally feasible and develop alternative sources of capital, operational and maintenance revenue for the dam owner to support recommended improvements. Proposed Actions Proposed Actions Proposed Actions Proposed Actions Rebuild the Robertson Creek Saddle Complete a feasibility study Conduct additional testing to refine the Upgrade Christie Slough flow Dam. for a cold water release best approach to fishway lighting and passage (completed 2012) and Undertake a Pro Forma analysis of structure at Sproat Lake quantify potential fish passage benefits of a follow up with additional micro-hydro potential at GCL dam weir. permanent installation. restoration of degraded Conduct a feasibility study of a cold Develop a financial strategy Develop a conceptual design and approval habitat in Somass estuary in water release structure at GCL dam. that describes the total for the proposed Falls Interpretive future years. Develop an overall financial strategy for capital cost requirements, Centre or an alternative web-cam Under take further tagging and GCL infrastructure renewal. operating costs, sources of installation if bank stability and other issues monitoring programs to better Conduct an updated assessment of the capital, etc. preclude an on-site centre. determine Sockeye holding GCL carrying capacity, nutrient Conduct an assessment of Develop a financial strategy for fishway and migration patterns under enrichment program design, logistics & Sproat Lake sockeye carrying lighting and the interpretive centre. various temperature and performance measures. capacity in relation to current Consider repeating a Sockeye PIT tagging oceanographic conditions. Conduct a sensitivity analysis of GCL target escapements. study in 2013 to track the movement of storage levels in relation to Support efforts of the fish through the Stamp—Somass system in downstream winter flood risks and the Regional District in improving response to flow, water temperature, need to maintain recruitment from shoreline protection around barometric pressure and fishery factors. shore spawning and rearing fish Sproat Lake. Work with FN’s, local governments, forest populations. companies and other private land owners to improve streamside/lakeside management practices and protection of riparian corridors.
flows (15cms is the preferred minimum from July 1 to October 31). Strategically cool temperatures to <19°C (measured at Paper Mill Dam) to ensure successful sockeye spawning migration, annually. Add micro-hydro power generation to main GCL dam, if economically and environmentally feasible and develop alternative sources of capital, operational and maintenance revenue for the dam owner to support recommended improvements. temperatures and low flows related to droughts. Protect riparian and in-stream habitat conditions to at least federal-provincial regulatory standards and BMP’s. Proposed Actions Rebuild the Robertson Creek Saddle Dam. Undertake a Pro Forma analysis of micro-hydro potential at GCL dam Conduct a feasibility study of a cold water release structure at GCL dam. Develop an overall financial strategy for GCL infrastructure renewal. Conduct an updated assessment of the GCL carrying capacity, nutrient enrichment program design, logistics & performance measures. Conduct a sensitivity analysis of GCL storage levels in relation to downstream winter flood risks and the need to maintain recruitment from shore spawning and rearing fish populations. Proposed Actions Complete a feasibility study for a cold water release structure at Sproat Lake weir. Develop a financial strategy that describes the total capital cost requirements, operating costs, sources of capital, etc. Conduct an assessment of Sproat Lake sockeye carrying capacity in relation to current target escapements. Support efforts of the Regional District in improving shoreline protection around Sproat Lake. Proposed Actions Conduct additional testing to refine the best approach to fishway lighting and quantify potential fish passage benefits of a permanent installation. Develop a conceptual design and approval for the proposed Falls Interpretive Centre or an alternative web-cam installation if bank stability and other issues preclude an on-site centre. Develop a financial strategy for fishway lighting and the interpretive centre. Consider repeating a Sockeye PIT tagging study in 2013 to track the movement of fish through the Stamp—Somass system in response to flow, water temperature, barometric pressure and fishery factors. Work with FN’s, local governments, forest companies and other private land owners to improve streamside/lakeside management practices and protection of riparian corridors. Proposed Actions Upgrade Christie Slough flow passage (completed 2012) and follow up with additional restoration of degraded habitat in Somass estuary in future years. Under take further tagging and monitoring programs to better determine Sockeye holding and migration patterns under various temperature and oceanographic conditions.