This project proposal is a response to community concerns regarding declining fish populations and loss of spawning habitat in the Bonanza Creek watershed. Currently, a comprehensive assessment of spawning habitat and fish abundance does not exist for the Bonanza Creek watershed. The project will focus on performing spawning assessment on Bonanza Creek and its tributaries with the intent of documenting the amount and distribution of spawners, spawning habitat, limiting factors, and creating public awareness.

Spawner surveys will be conducted in the fall for kokanee and bull trout, and during the spring for rainbow trout. A hands on approach will be used to provide training for two members of the Hills Watershed Committee and Interested community volunteers.