Elk River Telemetry Study

Westslope Fisheries
$22,260
Fernie, BC

The project Elk River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Telemetry Project is a continuation of a project that was started in 2000 in cooperation with BC Hydro that will allow researchers to track movements and identify critical habitat of Westslope Cutthroat Trout in the Elk River. The original project was initiated by BC Hydro to identify the impacts, if any, a dam on the Elk River at Elko had on these important fish. Westslope cutthroat trout on the Elk River have been under increased pressure due to an increase in angling pressure and a loss of habitat due to development. Forty adult cutthroat trout have been implanted with radio transmitters. The transmitters send out a signal that allows researchers to identify the individual fish and its location. This data is then recorded and given to fisheries managers so that they can better protect this important fish species for future generations.

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