Mid-Columbia Ecosystem Enhancement Projects
Author: C. Pearce
The principal goals and objectives for this project were to: Goal 1. Facilitate the development of strong relationships between organizations and individuals who might be interested in partnering on ecosystem enhancement projects in the Mid-Columbia area. Objectives: a) Introduce representatives from First Nations claiming traditional territory in the area, community groups, consulting businesses and agencies as well as interested individuals to one another as the foundation for future information exchange and partnerships. b) Develop relationships through interactions during the project including the literature scan, workshop/field trip, private land conservation tools event and project team tasks to strengthen partnerships to successfully implement some of the identified projects. Goal 2. Compile information about potential ecosystem enhancement projects in easy to access and understand formats, with links back to technical and scientific sources. Objectives: a) Create a brief background summary of local ecosystem impacts from dam construction and operation, and opportunities to offset these impacts. b) Prepare a catalogue and map of site specific ecosystem enhancement project opportunities that describe the type of enhancement activities, potential benefits and any challenges to implementing each project. c) Compile a list of literature that is relevant to ecosystem enhancement projects for areas impacted by dam construction and operation from Shelter Bay to Mica dam. d) Establish a webpage on CMIs website that makes this information readily available to potential project proponents for at least five years.
The catalogue lists 23 potential projects for specific locations within the area. Most are located in the Revelstoke Reach and between the bridges to the Revelstoke dam (20 projects). Project descriptions were developed for eight more projects that apply to the whole area. The catalogue also includes a listing of additional projects that were suggested during the process. The projects range from very site specific activities, such as oxbow restoration at McKay Creek to broader projects such as a Lake Revelstoke creek survey and area-wide suggestions including low elevation black cottonwood forest conservation/re-establishment.
The catalogue lists 23 potential projects for specific locations within the area. Most are located in the Revelstoke Reach and between the bridges to the Revelstoke dam (20 projects). Project descriptions were developed for eight more projects that apply to the whole area. The catalogue also includes a listing of additional projects that were suggested during the process. The projects range from very site specific activities, such as oxbow restoration at McKay Creek to broader projects such as a Lake Revelstoke creek survey and area-wide suggestions including low elevation black cottonwood forest conservation/re-establishment.
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Name: COL_F17_F_1376_1522874984918_2869840747
Format: PDF
URL: http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r54235/COL_F17_F_1376_1522874984918_2869840747.pdf
Additional Info
Study Years: 2016
Published: 2017
Mid-Columbia Ecosystem Enhancement Projects
Author: C. Pearce
Tags: Arrow Lakes Reservoir, Catalogue, Ecosystem Enhancement, Mica Dam, Middle Columbia River, Revelstoke Dam
The principal goals and objectives for this project were to:
Goal 1. Facilitate the development of strong relationships between organizations and individuals who might be interested in partnering on ecosystem enhancement projects in the Mid-Columbia area.
Objectives:
a) Introduce representatives from First Nations claiming traditional territory in the area, community groups, consulting businesses and agencies as well as interested individuals to one another as the foundation for future information exchange and partnerships.
b) Develop relationships through interactions during the project including the literature scan, workshop/field trip, private land conservation tools event and project team tasks to strengthen partnerships to successfully implement some of the identified projects.
Goal 2. Compile information about potential ecosystem enhancement projects in easy to access and understand formats, with links back to technical and scientific sources.
Objectives:
a) Create a brief background summary of local ecosystem impacts from dam construction and operation, and opportunities to offset these impacts.
b) Prepare a catalogue and map of site specific ecosystem enhancement project opportunities that describe the type of enhancement activities, potential benefits and any challenges to implementing each project.
c) Compile a list of literature that is relevant to ecosystem enhancement projects for areas impacted by dam construction and operation from Shelter Bay to Mica dam.
d) Establish a webpage on CMIs website that makes this information readily available to potential project proponents for at least five years.
Summary
The catalogue lists 23 potential projects for specific locations within the area. Most are located in the Revelstoke Reach and between the bridges to the Revelstoke dam (20 projects). Project descriptions were developed for eight more projects that apply to the whole area. The catalogue also includes a listing of additional projects that were suggested during the process. The projects range from very site specific activities, such as oxbow restoration at McKay Creek to broader projects such as a Lake Revelstoke creek survey and area-wide suggestions including low elevation black cottonwood forest conservation/re-establishment.