Community Assessment of the Slocan River - Phase 3 - $6,975

The Slocan River Streamkeepers have measured key indicators for fish and aquatic conditions on the Slocan River for two years. Spawning fish, benthic invertebrates, aquatic habitat, water quality and temperature continue to be studied.

The work is done with help from local school students and their participation has encouraged us to develop an integrated “hands on” program. In year 2005 –06, we would like to expand our educational outreach from three to five schools.

This year, Streamkeepers will work with Columbia Power Corporation (CPC) to implement their Riparian Restoration Program. Selkirk College and local high school students will help us with work “on the ground” and help to develop project monitoring protocol.

Regarding fish assessments (spawning and enumeration), the results from the snorkel survey in 2004 show
A need to investigate new sites for spawning fish. We seek professional help in identifying new reference sites for spawning fish. Regarding enumeration, G.G. Oliver has established five reference sites. We would like professionals to carry out yearly fish surveys at the Winlaw and Lemon sites. Volunteer lay people will gain training and help perform snorkel surveys at the remaining three survey sites.

As our monitoring and survey activities continue, many groups will come to learn and rely on our data. Hence, the importance of training and upgrading members skills and knowledge. We look forward to learning new skills related to habitat evaluation and benthic larvae identification through attendance at the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation Workshop in May, 2005.

As in previous years, we will share our findings with the public through newspaper articles, email newsletters, and postings on our new website which is being created at slocanriverstreamkeepers.org

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