Draft Susitna River fish distribution and abundance implementation plan /

The implementation plan will include: (1) a summary of relevant fisheries studies in the Susitna River, (2) an overview of the life-history needs for fish species known to occur in the Susitna River, (3) a review of the preliminary results of habitat characterization and mapping efforts, (4) a descr...

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Alternate Title:Fish distribution and abundance implementation plan

Copy for the January 31, 2013 filing has cover title: Attachment C, Draft Susitna River fish distribution and abundance implementation plan (January 2013).
Corporate Contributor(s):R2 Resource Consultants.

Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project.

Alaska Energy Authority.
Publisher:[Alaska Energy Authority],
Report Numbers:SuWa 25

SuWa 204
Series:Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project document ; no. 25.
Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project document ; no. 204.
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Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Study goals and objectives
  • Background : summary of relevant fisheries studies in the Susitna River and an overview of the life-history needs for fish species known to occur in the Susitna River
  • Methods : description of site selection and sampling protocols
  • Safety and public awareness
  • Schedule
  • Field techniques
  • References
  • Tables
  • Figures
  • appendix 1. Species profiles for fish of the Susitna River
  • appendix 2. Aerial video habitat mapping of Susitna River tributaries from the upper extent of Devils Canyon to the Oshetna River
  • appendix 3. Protocol for site specific gear type selection process including a chart decision tree [to be distributed later]
  • appendix 4. Protocol for electrofishing
  • appendix 5. Protocol for surgical implantation of radio transmitters
  • appendix 6. Protocol for under-ice radio telemetry range testing
  • appendix 7. Protocol for snorkel surveys
  • appendix 8. Protocol for minnow trapping
  • appendix 9. Protocol for PIT tagging
  • appendix 10. Field data forms
  • appendix 11. Draft database templates
  • appendix 12. Susitna data standards.