Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management
Project Examples
Black Sturgeon River Invasive Species Impacts
Description: Assessed potential impacts and benefits of dam removal and other management options on fish passage, genetics, riverine processes, and invasion of non-native species of non-native species in the Black Sturgeon River and Black Bay. Reviewed environmental conditions, past disturbance history, sea lamprey control, aquatic habitat
Report: Foster, R.F. P.J.Colby, and A.G.Harris. 2008. Camp 43 Dam: Feasibility of Removal. Unpublished report prepared for Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District.
Year: 2008
Client: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District
Nipigon Stream Rehabilitation
Description: Assessed damage to stream bank vegetation caused by vehicle traffic. Recommended remediation measures.
Year: 2006
Client: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District
Black Sturgeon River Dam
Description: Assessed the implications of removal of the Black Sturgeon River Dam on Black Bay walleye populations.
Report: Furlong, P., R.F. Foster, and P. Colby. 2006. Black Sturgeon River Dam: Implications for the passage and recovery of Black Bay walleye. Unpublished report prepared for Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Year: 2005
Client: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Lakeshore Drive Fisheries Assessment
Description: Assessed fish habitat concerns at over 25 crossings along a proposed highway widening project
Report: Foster, R.F. 2005. Lakeshore Drive Fisheries Assessment. Unpublished report prepared for TBT Engineering. 15 p. + append.
Year: 2005
Client: TBT Engineering
Black Bay Walleye Restoration Plan
Description: Review historic data from Black Bay to determine reasons for the decline (loss) of walleye from Black Bay. Examine the merits of different rehabilitative strategies through a review of scientific literature and available fisheries and habitat data. Preparing a long-term Black Bay walleye rehabilitation plan with recommend ended management actions.
Date: November 2000 - May 2001
Report: Colby, P.J. and R.F. Foster. 2001. Black Bay Walleye Rehabilitation Plan. Report prepared for Black Bay Walleye Restoration Committee. Thunder Bay. 63 p.
Client: Walleye Restoration Committee, Black Bay Fish and Game Club
Vermilion Lakes Management Plan
Description: Conduct analysis of the status of the fisheries on seven lakes near Sioux Lookout. Work with public advisory committee to recommend modifications to harvest.
Date: February - November 1999
Report: Foster, R.F. and P.J. Colby. 1999. Vermilion Lakes Fisheries Management Plan. Unpublished Report. 86 pp.
Client:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Sioux Lookout District
Lac Seul Muskellunge Data Analysis
Description: Analyse population, telemetry, habitat and catch data on Lac Seul muskellunge. Make recommendations for catch restrictions and water level regulation. Field survey potential muskellunge spawning habitat.
Date: February - November 1999
Client:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Sioux Lookout District
Lake Sturgeon Status and Habitat Assessment on the Winnipeg River
Description: Conduct literature review, habitat assessment, and habitat suitability
index to recommend management options for lake Sturgeon in the
Winnipeg River.
Date: 1999
Client:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Kenora District
Northern Pike Data Collection
Description: Compilation of northern pike data from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district offices. Search files, interview district staff, develop database and produce lake factsheets.
Date: January 1998 - July 1998
Client:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Northwest Science and Technology
Smallmouth Bass Data Collection
Description: Compilation of smallmouth bass data from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources district offices. Search files, interview district staff, develop database and produce lake factsheets.
Date: November 1996 - March 1997
Client:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Northwest Science and Technology