Winter aquatic investigations (September 1983-May 1984) : an evaluation of the incubation life-phase of chum salmon in the middle Susitna River, Alaska /

"This report (report number 5) provides results of the 1983-1984 winter studies conducted by the ADF & G to evaluate and compare existing chum salmon incubation conditions in selected slough, side channel, tributary, and mainstem habitats of the Susitna River between Talkeetna and Devil Can...

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Alternate Title:Evaluation of the incubation life-phase of chum salmon in the middle Susitna River, Alaska
Main Author: Vining, Leonard J.,
Additional Author(s):Blakely, Jeffery S.,

Freeman, Glenn M.,

Keklak, Theresa,

Quane, Tim,
Corporate Contributor(s):Alaska Power Authority.

Alaska. Susitna Hydro Aquatic Studies.

Alaska. Department of Fish and Game.
Publisher:Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Susitna Hydro Aquatic Studies,
Report Numbers:APA 2658

APA 2659

RTS 26a

RTS 26b

SUS 499

SUS 500
Edition:[Final].
Series:Document (Susitna Hydroelectric Project) ; no. 2658-2659.
Report (Alaska. Susitna Hydro Aquatic Studies) ; no. 5.
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Library Holdings:Print Versions
Contents:
  • v. 1. [Main report]. (APA 2658 ; RTS 26a ; SUS 499)
  • v. 2. Appendix F. Winter temperature data (APA 2659 ; RTS 26b ; SUS 500).
  • Detailed contents of v. 1: Introduction
  • Methods: Selection of study sites ; Procedures for evaluating physical and chemical variables ; Salmon embryo development and survival ; Interpretation of figures
  • Results: Comparison of physical and chemical characteristics of study sites and habitat types ; Comparison of embryo survival and development at study sites and habitat types ; Effects of physical, chemical and biological habitat variables on embryo survival at study sites and habitats
  • Discussion: Assumptions and limitations ; Physical, chemical, and biological habitat conditions associated with chum salmon development and survival ; Conclusions and recommendations
  • Appendices: appendix A. Embryo development and survival data ; appendix B. Study site maps ; appendix C. Water quality ; appendix D. Substrate data ; appendix E. Additional habitat data.
  • Detailed contents of v 2: Introduction
  • Methods: Site selection ; Field data collection ; Data analysis
  • Results: Mainstem temperature evaluation ; Chum salmon spawning/incubation temperature ; Preliminary mitigation evaluation ; Habitat relationships
  • Discussion: Mainstem temperature evaluation ; Chum salmon spawning/incubation temperature ; Preliminary mitigation evaluation.