Links Fisheries Resources Strategic Fisheries Research efforts are directed at developing a more systematic and comprehensive understanding of how our operations affect fisheries resources. Specific fisheries challenges have been evaluated at each of our installations and ranked for further study according to operational significance, biological improvement potential and government agency concern. The work includes a 1996 Fish Flow Overview Report which classified installations into seven groups. In-stream flow studies were completed below Terzaghi Dam in 1996. Nutrients, temperature, flows, invertebrates, standing stock and escapement are being monitored for incorporation of data into future flow release decisions.
Research is designed to determine how trout respond to accumulations of dissolved gases in water.
Strategic Fisheries also developed computer software to simulate operations at Keenleyside, allowing operators to test different operating scenarios and their influences on downstream TGP levels. Alouette River Study was completed to help determine how flows affect fish production opportunities in the Alouette River below Alouette Dam. Work included assessments of fish habitat, fish production and flow rate inter-relationships. We continue to fund enhancement and research projects on the Cheakamus River. A new spill gate control system was installed at Daisy Dam to reduce potential flow rate change impacts on fish, and a more detailed flow study is being considered below the dam.