Salmo River Rainbow Trout Radio Telemetry & Population Assessment $12,500
Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society

The Salmo River is the only small stream fishery in the Nelson area that currently provides angling opportunities. In 2001 and 2002 we have been a partner on a radio telemetry and population assessment project to determine the population size and critical habitats for rainbow trout in the Salmo River watershed. This data has enabled effective management and conservation of this small population. As the majority of the 40 radio tags that have been deployed are still functioning, it is imperative that a second year of tracking during the spawning period occur, and that a third year of population estimates is conducted to allow regulation changes to be monitored. The project has the support of MWLAP, CBFWCP, BC Hydro and several community groups as they feel the project is needed to monitor this important stream fishery. Partnered funding is also available from CBFWCP and through project efficiencies with BC Hydro.

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