Follow our guidance for Arctic Grayling projects
Prior to construction of the 1967 W.A.C. Bennett Dam and creation of the Williston Reservoir, Arctic Grayling were widespread and abundant. Today, self-sustaining populations are limited, and in many flooded lower reaches, they are not present at all.
Our 2014 Streams Action Plan identified a high-priority action to:
- review existing information;
- summarize status and trends of Arctic Grayling and its habitats;
- undertake actions that are within the FWCP scope and lead directly to the development of conservation and enhancement actions; and
- develop a cost-effective monitoring program to assess status and trends.
To fulfil this action, we compiled a synthesis report and prepared a monitoring framework that identified high priority information gaps and monitoring needs related to Arctic Grayling. Projects that align with these monitoring needs are eligible for an FWCP grant.
Arctic Grayling Synthesis Report: a compilation and analysis of extensive background information which was used to identify and prioritize information gaps and monitoring needs on a watershed basis to facilitate a quicker transition to on-the ground actions for Arctic Grayling.
Arctic Grayling Monitoring Framework: a consolidated summary of recommended monitoring needs to fill information gaps as soon as possible, based on the synthesis report.
These monitoring needs must be undertaken prior to funding on-the-ground conservation and enhancement projects and include:
- Acquiring population data;
- Identifying critical habitats; and
- Assessing potential limiting factors.
Grant applications for projects to conserve and enhance Arctic Grayling in our Peace Region must align with our Streams Action Plan (Actions 1b-3 and 1b-4) and the monitoring needs in the synthesis report and monitoring framework.
Contact Chelsea Coady, our Peace Region Manager, at Chelsea.coady@bchydro.com or 250-561-4884.
