GREAT PLAINS FISHERY WORKERS ASSOCIATION 56th Annual Workshop Proceedings
January 29–31, 2007 Temple Gardens Mineral Spa Resort Hotel Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
1 GREAT PLAINS FISHERY WORKERS ASSOICATION
2006-2007 Officers President ………Gord Sedgewick, Saskatchewan
Vice President…..Jim Barner, Wyoming
Sec/Treasurer…..Nancy Coomber, Saskatchewan
Honorary Membership Committee
N/A……...……………….Saskatchewan
2007-2008 Officers
President ………Jim Barner, Wyoming
Vice President…..Jason Cooper, Alberta
Sec/Treasurer….. Gordon Edwards, Wyoming
Honorary Membership Committee
TBA……...……………….Wyoming
2 HONORARY MEMBERS
Allen, Walt Montana Marchinko, John (d) Saskatchewan Atton, Merv (d) Saskatchewan Matousek, Vic (d) Nebraska Banks, Jerry Saskatchewan MacDonald, A H (d) Saskatchewan Benedictson, Art (d) Manitoba MacDonald, Dennis Alberta Berard, Emil North Dakota Millis, Robert (d) Wyoming Bishop, Clint Montana Mueller, John Wyoming Bishop, Frank Alberta Musker, Bill (d) Saskatchewan Boland, Ralph Montana Nelson, George (d) Manitoba Brown, C J (d) Montana Opheim, Boyd Montana Carder, Gary British Columbia Paetz, Martin (d) Alberta Chen, Maynard Saskatchewan Pechacek, Louis Wyoming Clements, Stan Alberta Peterson, Don Wyoming Colley, Emmett Montana Peterson, Jack Nebraska Conley, Jack Wyoming Phenicie, Charles Virginia Corning, Leon (d) North Dakota Posewitz, Jim Montana Couldwell, George Saskatchewan Puttmann, Steve Colorado Cunningham, E B Alberta Radford, Duane Alberta Duerre, Don North Dakota Riis, James South Dakota Dufek, Dave Wyoming Rangen Feeds Idaho Edwards, Gerry Manitoba RL&L Environmental Edwards, Pete Saskatchewan Service LTD Alberta Eiserman, Fred Wyoming Rockett, Louis (d) Wyoming Eiser, Al Montana Schaldemose, Baldur Manitoba English, Wes Alberta Sealburg, Keith (d) Montana Fedoruk, Alex Manitoba Seaman, Wayne (d) Colorado Ferber, Larry South Dakota Sinclair, Alex British Columbia Fitch, Lorne Alberta Snell, Don (d) Saskatchewan Ford, Richard South Dakota Sunde, Lief (d) British Columbia Garbutt, Ralph Wyoming Stewart, Bud Wyoming Gengerke, Tom Iowa Tennant, Don Montana Glover, Ron South Dakota Thomas, Bob (d) Nebraska Goettl, John Colorado Thomas, Ron British Columbia Gray, Joe South Dakota Thoreson, Nels Montana Halterman, Joe (d) Montana Turpin, Richard Nebraska Hanten, Robert South Dakota Unkenholz, Dennis South Dakota Henegar, Dale (d) North Dakota VanVelson, Rod Colorado Hill, William Montana Voix, Charles Wyoming Hudelson, Ralph Wyoming Warnick, Don South Dakota Huggins, Wilbur Wyoming Watkins, H S (d) Alberta Johnson, Ron Saskatchewan Webber, Don Colorado Kehmeier, Ken Colorado Whaley, Roy Wyoming Kilistoff, Joe Alberta Whiting, Bill Saskatchewan Kooyman, Bert (d) Manitoba Whitney, Art (d) Montana Kreil, Al (d) North Dakota Willoughby, Harvey (d) Colorado Kretschmar, Paul Wyoming Windsor, Dennis Manitoba Lawler, Herb Manitoba
3 Previous Annual Workshop Locations
1st 1952 Georgetown Lake, Montana 30th 1981 Cody, Wyoming 1953 Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan 1982 Lethbridge, Alberta 1954 Sheridan, Wyoming 1983 Minot, North Dakota 1955 Banff, Alberta 1984 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1956 Minot, North Dakota 1985 Rapid City, South Dakota 1957 Deadwood, South Dakota 1986 Brandon, Manitoba 1958 Miles City, Montana 1987 Fort Collins, Colorado 1959 Regina Saskatchewan 1988 Lewistown, Montana 1960 Casper, Wyoming 1989 Regina, Saskatchewan 10th 1961 Lethbridge, Alberta 1990 Casper, Wyoming 1962 Dickinson, North Dakota 40th 1991 Lethbridge, Alberta 1963 Deadwood, South Dakota 1992 Bismark, North Dakota 1964 Red Lodge, Montana 1993 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 1965 Regina, Saskatchewan 1994 Deadwood, South Dakota 1966 Cody, Wyoming 1995 Winnipeg, Manitoba 1967 Banff, Alberta 1996 Fort Collins, Colorado 1968 Dickinson, North Dakota 1997 Bozeman, Montana 1969 Rapid City, South Dakota 1998 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 1970 Billings, Montana 1999 Casper, Wyoming 20th 1971 Regina, Saskatchewan 2000 Lethbridge, Alberta 1972 Sheridan, Wyoming 50th 2001 Minot, North Dakota 1973 Calgary Alberta 2002 Sidney, Nebraska 1974 Minot, North Dakota 2003 Deadwood, South Dakota 1975 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 2004 Winnipeg, Manitoba 1976 Rapid City, South Dakota 2005 Sterling, Colorado 1977 Winnipeg, Manitoba 2006 Glasgow, Montana 1978 Denver, Colorado 2007 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 1979 Billings, Montana 1980 Regina, Saskatchewan
4 Workshop Registrants
ALBERTA
Cory Aikins Richard Carson LCC (student) Gartner Lee Limited #204-75 Temple Blvd. W. 95 Herder Dr. Lethbridge, AB T1K 5M2 Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 2K3 403-308-9863 [email protected] [email protected] Mike Christensen Gary Ash Golder Associates Golder Associates #11 1033 Youvill Dr. W. #300 10525-170 St. Edmonton, AB Edmonton, AB [email protected] 780-483-3499 [email protected] Jason Cooper Fish & Wildlife nd th Jason Blackburn 2 Floor, YPM Place 530 8 St. S Alberta Conservation Association Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J8 2nd floor, YPM Place 530-8th St, S. 403-382-4353 Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J8 [email protected] 403-381-5335 [email protected] Cameron Davis Golder Associates Jeff Brezenski 729 Fairways Cr. Golder Associates Airdrie, AB 67 Bernuda Cross Rd 403-945-1209 Calgary, AB [email protected] 403-260-2237 [email protected] John Derksen LCC th Carliegh Brown 1505 14 Ave, S. LCC (student) Lethbridge, AB T1K 0T6 112-1623 Scenic Heights 403-328-6953 Lethbridge, AB T1K 1N4 [email protected] 403-332-1977 [email protected] Shona Derlukewick Golder Associates Dick Brown #300 10525-170 St. Fish & Wildlife Edmonton, AB Box 101 780-930-8672 St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0 [email protected] 780-645-6321 [email protected]
5 David Derosa Angela Holzapfel Sustain. Res. Development, Alberta Golder Associates Fisheries #300 10525-170 St. Box 71 Edmonton, AB Canyon Creek, AB T0G 0M0 780-483-3499 780-849-7108 [email protected] [email protected] Brad Hurkett Suzanne Earle Alberta Conservation Association Golder Associates 2nd floor YPM Place 535 8th St. #300 10525-170 St. Lethbridge, AB T1J 2J8 Edmonton, AB 403-382-4304 780-483-3499 [email protected] [email protected] Kent Kristensen Paul Emery Golder Associates Golder Associates 4562 Turner Square 9918 19th St. Edmonton, AB Edmonton, AB 780-436-4562 780-488-5205 [email protected] [email protected] Rocky Konynenbelt Wes English Fish & Wildlife Fish & Wildife Box 1720 P.O. Box 8242 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B3 Cold Lake, AB T9M 1N2 403-845-8268 780-639-4282 [email protected] [email protected] Curtis McLeod JR Hall Golder Associates Golder Associates 229, 52349 Rn Rd 222 #107 10330 123 St. Sherwood Park, AB Edmonton, AB 780-922-3074 780-490-1510 [email protected] [email protected] Shannon Miller Paul Harper Golder Associates Fisheries and Oceans Box 866 #204-704 4th Ave, S. Oraway, AB Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N8 780-967-1099 403-394-2927 [email protected] harperp@dfo_mpo.gc.ca Alison Ondrack Steve Herman Golder Associates Fish & Wildlife #38 Summerton Landing Box 1720 Edmonton, AB Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B3 [email protected] 403-845-8213 [email protected]
6 Travis Ripley Julia Talotti Fish & Wildlife LCC (student) #100 3115 12th St. N.E. 133, LLC Residence Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 Lethbridge, AB T1K 8A2 403-297-7199 403-795-4355 [email protected] [email protected]
Fraser Roberts Charmaine Trottier LCC (student) LCC (student) 115 6660 52 Ave. E-11331 32 St. Red Deer, AB T4N 6V3 Edmonton, AB T5W 4R8 403-314-9441 403-892-6753 [email protected] [email protected]
Joe Sonnenberg Scott Wilson LCC (student) Gartner Lee Limited 1310 23rd Ave P.O. Box 885 Coaldale, AB T1M 1E1 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1A6 403-345-5661 403-845-2559 [email protected] [email protected]
Rob Stack Jesse Versluys Golder Associates LCC (student) #300 10525-170 St. Unit 116A 3010 College Dr. S. Edmonton, AB Lethbridge, AB T1K 8A2 780-483-3499 403-795-5571 [email protected] [email protected]
Corey Stefura Golder Associates BRITISH COLUMBIA #300 10525-170 St. Edmonton, AB Gary Carder 780-483-3499 1950 27th Ave. NE [email protected] Salmon Arm, BC V1E 3X4
250-852-4171 Cam Stevens [email protected] Golder Associates
#300 10525-170 St.
Edmonton, AB 780-483-3499 COLORADO [email protected] Ken Kehmeier Curtis Stratmoen Colorado Division of Wildlife LCC (student) 317 W Prospect St. 3631 63 St. Ft. Collins, Colorado 80526 Camrose, AB T9V 4K3 970-472-4350 403-693-9737 [email protected] [email protected]
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MANITOBA Lisa Tack Don Bilenduke Fisheries Fisheries/Fish Culture 200 Saulteauz Cr. Box 99 Winnipeg, MB West Hawk Lake, MB 204-945-7787 204-349-2228 [email protected] [email protected]
Jarrett Brochez MONTANA Fisheries and Oceans Box 330 Kenneth M. Backes Onanole, MB Fish Wildlife & Park 204-848-0160 906 S. Sewell Ave. [email protected] Miles City, MT 59301 234-0925 Warren Coughlin [email protected]. Fisheries Box 6000 Steve Dalbey Gimly, MB Fish Wildlife & Park 204-642-6099 930 W Custer Ave. [email protected] Helena, MT 59601 406-495-3263 Jonny Frieser [email protected] LCC (student) RR2 Box 282 Cody Dix Morden, MB R6M 2A1 Fish Wildlife & Park 204-822-3017 P.O. Box 165 [email protected] Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-526-3286 Ken Kansas [email protected] Fisheries Box 6000 Dave Fuller Gimly, MB Fish Wildlife & Park [email protected] Box 165 Fort Peck, MT 59223 Jeff Moyer 406-526-3286 Fisheries and Oceans [email protected] 101 1st Ave, NW Dauphin, MB Bill Gardner 204-622-4072 Fish Wildlife & Park [email protected] P.O. Box 938 Lewistown, MT 59457 Todd Schwartz 406-538-4658 Fisheries and Oceans [email protected] 501 University Cr. Winnipeg, MB 204-983-4231 [email protected]
8 Tyler Haddix Ryan Lott Fish Wildlife & Park Fish Wildlife & Park P.O. Box 165 Box 6 Fort Peck, MT 59223 Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-526-3289 406-526-3286 [email protected] [email protected]
Paul Hamlin Andrew Ollenbury Fish Wildlife & Park Fish Wildlife & Park 67 Hawk Dr. 217 Mikeriver Dr. Great Falls, MT 5404 Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-454-5852 406-526-3524 [email protected] [email protected]
Heath Headley Jeff Remus Fish Wildlife & Park Fish Wildlife & Park P.O. Box 22 Box 167 Fort Peck, MT 59223 Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-526-3471 [email protected] [email protected] Eric Roberts Landon Hohe Fish Wildlife & Park Fish Wildlife & Park 930 W. Custer Ave. 10 West Kansas St. Helena, MT 59620 Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-495-3260 406-230-0683 [email protected] [email protected] Randy Rodencal John Hunziker Fish Wildlife & Park 118 N. Merriam Rt. 2 Box 2010 Miles City, MT 59301 Lewistown, MT 59457 406-951-0831 406-538-4658 [email protected] [email protected]
Brent Mabbott Cindy Sampson PPL Fish Wildlife & Park P.O. 432 P.O. Box 6 Whitehall, MT 59759 Fort Peck, MT 59223 406-287-3307 406-670-7148 [email protected] [email protected]
Nathan McClenning Bob Snyder Fish Wildlife & Park Fish Wildlife & Park 2300 Lake Elmo 1868 Beartooth Rd. Billings, MT 59105 Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406-247-2964 406-235-4121 [email protected] [email protected]
9 Bill Viste Fish Wildlife & Park Tony Munter P.O. Box 167 Nebraska Game & Parks Commission Fort Peck, MT 59248 299 Husker Rd. 406-526-3471 Alliance, NE 69301 [email protected] [email protected]
Trevor Watson Jeff Schuckman Fish Wildlife & Park Nebraska Game & Parks Commission 1950 Hwy 16 2201 North 13th St. Glendive, MT 59330 Norfolk, NE 68701 460-853-9996 402-370-3374 [email protected] [email protected]
Bill Wiedenheft Fish Wildlife & Park NORTH DAKOTA P.O. Box 126 Fort Peck, MT 59223 Brent Belland 406-228-3706 Game & Fish Dept. [email protected] 4221 120th Ave SW South Heart, ND 58655 Dave Yerk 701-227-7431 Fish Wildlife & Park [email protected] P.O. Box 746 Choteau, MT 59422 Wesley Erdle 406-466-3770 Game & Fish Dept. [email protected] 3001 East Main Ave Bismarck, ND 58501 701-391-1098 NEBRASKA [email protected]
Phil Chvala Bill Haase Nebraska Game & Parks Commission Game & Fish Dept. 2201 N. 13th St. 3001 East Main Ave Norfolk, NE 68701 Bismarck, ND 58501 402-370-3374 701-220-1020 [email protected] [email protected]
Al Hanson Nebraska Game & Parks Commission SASKATCHEWAN Box 725 Alliance, NE 69301 Sharla Andrews 308-763-2940 Highways & Transportation 240 Hendersen Dr. Joel Klammer Regina, SK Nebraska Game & Parks Commission 306-787-4935 P.O. Box 508 [email protected] Bassett, NE 68714 402-684-2921 [email protected]
10 Jerry Banks Peter Cochlin Fish & Wildlife/Fish Culture Station Fish & Wildlife Box 190 Box 3003 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G1 306-332-3201 306-953-2562 [email protected] [email protected]
Halley Barlow Nancy Coomber SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife/Fish Culture Station Box 464 #118-4760 Pasqua St. Star City, SK S0E 1P0 Regina, SK S4S 6N8 306-863-4362 306-332-3202 [email protected] [email protected]
Lorelei Benoit Glen Currie Sask. Watershed Authority SIAST (student) 330-350 3rd Ave N Box 188 Saskatoon, SK Spalding, SK S0K 4C0 306-933-7654 [email protected] [email protected] Kodi Deutsch Nelson Bergh SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife/Fish Culture Station Box 131 Box 1095 White Fox, SK S0J 3B0 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 306-981-2622 306-332-4611 [email protected] Mark Duffy Fish & Wildlife Tyler Brakstad Box 5000 SIAST (student) La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0 Apt. 3-133 22nd St., East 306-425-4247 Prince Albert, SK S6V 1W2 [email protected] 306-763-5374 [email protected] Jenna Hagen SIAST (student) Maynard Chen 256 27th St. East 2955 Enick Bay Prince Albert, SK S6V 1W2 Regina, SK S4V 1Y6 306-922-9149 306-789-6976 [email protected] [email protected] Trenah Hallgrimson Darren Clay SIAST (student) SIAST (student) #A8 22 20th St. E Box 425 Prince Albert, SK S6V 1K4 White City, SK S0G 5B0 306-764-0780 [email protected] [email protected]
11 David Halstead Tanya Johnston SIAST Fish & Wildlife Box 362 3211 Albert St. Prince Albert, SK S0J 0N0 Regina, SK S4S 5W6 306-982-2595 306-787-2467 [email protected] [email protected]
Christine Hambleton Murray Koob SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife 517 12th St. W Box 3003 Prince Albert, SK S6V 3C1 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G1 306-764-3570 306-953-2885 [email protected] [email protected]
Aron Hershmiller Curtis Kuntz SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife 1626A Olive Diefenbaker Dr. 2919 Ascot Rd. Prince Albert, SK S6X 1B9 Regina, SK S4V 2Z8 306-922-4715 306-545-4758 [email protected] [email protected]
Ron Hlasny Brittiany Letwinetz Fish & Wildlife SIAST (student) RR#2, Site 203, Box 5 305E 1401 28th St. East Prince Albert, SK S6V 5P9 Prince Albert, SK 306-953-3242 306-922-5072 [email protected] [email protected]
Trevor Housen Darcy Lightle Highways & Transportation Fisheries & Oceans 2174 Airport Dr. 125 32nd St. W. Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M6 Prince Albert, SK S6V 7H7 306-933-5085 306-953-8785 [email protected] [email protected]
Jeff Hovdebo Allan McCutcheon Fisheries and Oceans Fish & Wildlife 1804 Victoria Ave E Box 172 Regina, SK S4N 7K3 Melville, SK S0A 2P0 306-780-8107 306-728-7491 [email protected] [email protected]
Ron Jensen Jennifer Merkowsky Jensen Ecosystem Services Fish & Wildlife 1027 King Cr. 112 Research Dr. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0N9 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 306-741-7537 306-933-7943 [email protected] [email protected]
12 Daniel C. Metcalfe Ken Scott SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife RR1 GS 104 Box 3 3211 Albert St. Regina, SK S4P 2Z1 Regina, SK S4S 5W6 306-775-1017 306-7874294 [email protected] [email protected]
Graham Parsons Gordon Sedgewick SIAST (student) Fish & Wildlife #5 517 5th St. E Unit 1 101 Railway Ave Prince Albert, SK S6V 0L9 Meadow Lake, SK 306-763-0862 306-236-7674 [email protected] [email protected]
Ron Phillips Chad Sherman Fish & Wildlife/Fish Culture Station Fish & Wildlife/Fish Culture Station Box 190 Box 190 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 Fort Qu’Appelle, SK S0G 1S0 306-332-3202 306-332-3202 [email protected] [email protected]
Jason Puckett Elaine Sluchinski Sask. Watershed Authority Highways & Transportation 170 Smith St., East Box 3003 Yorkton, SK S3N 3V3 Prince Albert, SK S6V 6G1 306-786-5845 306-953-3534 [email protected] [email protected]
John Salamon Christopher Somers Sask. Watershed Authority University of Regina #330-350 3rd Ave, N Regina, SK Saskatoon, SK S4S 0A2 306-933-7653 306-585-4850 [email protected] [email protected]
Tara Schweitzer Matthew Tokaruk Fisheries and Oceans SIAST (student) 1804 Victoria Ave, E. #104D 1401 28th St. East Regina, SK S4N 7K3 Prince Albert, SK 306-780-8728 306-960-9597 [email protected] [email protected]
Aaron Schweitzer Rob Wallace Fisheries and Oceans Fish & Wildlife 1804 Victoria Ave, E. 112 Research Dr. Regina, SK S4N 7K3 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H6 306-780-8728 306-933-7100 [email protected] [email protected]
13 Steve Wilkie Jim Barner SIAST (student) Game & Fish Dept. 1051 Branion Dr. 5511 South David Prince Albert, SK Casper, WY 82601 306-922-8221 307-473-3416 [email protected] [email protected]
Shyla Wilkinson Bud Stewart Fish & Wildlife Game & Fish Dept. 416 11th St. E 157 N. Wyo. Ave Prince Albert, SK S6V 1A7 Buffalo, WY 82834 306-922-3918 307-684-9012 [email protected] [email protected]
Ben Wilson Sask. Wildlife Federation 2102 Eward Ave Saskatoon, SK S7J 1X9 306-955-6284 [email protected]
WYOMING
Paul Kretschmar Game & Fish Dept.
Box 416 Lovell, WY 81431 307-584-6650 [email protected]
14 2007 Great Plains Fishery Workers Association Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
AGENDA
Monday, January 29, 2007
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Registration---Cosmos Hall 4:30 PM Cracker Cats--Cosmos Hall
6:15 PM to? Fish Fry and Auction Cosmos Hall
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 6:30-8:00 AM BREAKFAST (Mezzanine, Temple Gardens)
8:10-8:50 AM Opening Gavel and Remarks-Salon A&B (Just in case) Gord Sedgewick
Session 1: Moderator–Lorelei Benoit-Saskatchewan Watershed Authority-Saskatchewan
8:50-9:10 AM-The Double-Crested Cormorant in Saskatchewan: Studies of Potential Fisheries Conflicts-Chris Somers, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biology, University of Regina, Saskatchewan.
9:10-9:30 AM-The Double-Crested Cormorant Diet On Boreal Lakes: Implications for Food Web Structure and Fisheries Management-Suzanne Earle, University of Alberta, M. Sc. Student (Current Affiliation: Golder Associates Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta) 9:30-9:50 AM-Manitoba Fisheries Sustainable Development Website–Lisa Tack, Teacher, Winnipeg - Manitoba Fisheries
9:50-10:10 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
Session 2: Moderator–Wes English, Alberta
10:20-10:40 AM-Development and Testing of a Fish-Based Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) to Quantify the Health of Grassland Streams in Alberta-Cameron Stevens, Golder Associates Ltd. Edmonton, Alberta
10:40-11:00 AM-Saskatchewan Fisheries Assessment Components: Zooplankton-Ken Scott, Saskatchewan Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch, Regina
11:00-11:20 AM-Multiple Stressors Can Generate Surprising Effects-Michael Christensen- Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
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11:20-11:40 AM-Have Barge, Will Travel-Ken Kehmeier-Colorado Division of Wildlife- Ft.Collins, Co
12:00-1:00 PM LUNCH
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
1:00-1:10 PM Inspiration
Session 3: Moderator–Ken Kansas, Manitoba
1:10-1:30 PM-Swimming Performance of Northern Pike Through Corrugated Steel Pipe Culverts-Jeff Hovdebo, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Prairie Division, Regina, Saskatchewan
1:30-1:50 PM-Changes in Angler Use Following an Unauthorized Walleye Introduction in Canyon Ferry Reservoir Eric Roberts-Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks-Helena
1:50-2:10 PM-Predator Response to the Introduction of Gizzard Shad. A Case History of Calamus Reservoir in Nebraska-Joel Klammer-Nebraska Game & Parks Commission-Bassett
2:10-2:30 PM-Cancellation
2:30-2:50 PM REFRESHMENT BREAK
Session 4: Moderator–Tony Munter, Nebraska
3:00-3:20 PM-Regional Versus Local Factors of Zooplankton Diversity: Implications for Adaptability to Global Change-Angela Holzapfel, Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
3:20-3:40 PM-Development of a Provincial Fisheries Management Plan in Saskatchewan- Peter Cochlin, Saskatchewan Environment-Fish & Wildlife Branch, Prince Albert
3:40-4:00 PM-Assessing Instream Flow Needs of Fish and Fish Habitat on the Saskatchewan River, near E.B. Campbell Hydro Station: A Case Study on Collaboration–Darcy Lightle-Fisheries & Oceans Canada-Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
4:00-4:20 PM-Build It, And They Will Come-Loch Leven Lake- Ron Jensen-Jensen Ecosystem Services, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
16 5:30-6:30 PM Hospitality Room-Salon A&B
6:30-7:30 PM BANQUET
7:30 PM Guest Speaker-Thomas Porter
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
6:30-8:00 AM BREAKFAST
8:10-8:20 AM Anecdotes
Session 5: Moderator–Bud Stewart, Wyoming 8:20-8:40 AM-The Triploid Grass Carp Program in Alberta-John Derksen-MSc-Instructor- Aquaculture Centre of Excellence-Lethbridge College, Alberta
8:40-9:00 AM-Spawning Migrations and Reproductive Success of Paddlefish in the Upper Missouri River Basin-Dave Fuller, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks-Fort Peck
9:00-9:20 AM-The Lac la Ronge Endorsement-Mark Duffy, Saskatchewan Environment-Fish & Wildlife Branch, La Ronge
9:20-9:40 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
Session 6: Moderator–Brent Belland, North Dakota
9:50-10:20 AM-Lake Sturgeon Projects for the Saskatchewan River Sturgeon Management Board-Rob Wallace, Saskatchewan Environment, Saskatoon
10:20-10:40 AM-A Lake Whitefish Incubation Study, Following a Bunker ‘C’ Spill-Corey Stefura-Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta
10:40 AM-12:00 NOON-CLOSING REMARKS, Business Meeting and Adjourn
17 Workshop Presentation Abstracts
The Double-Crested Cormorant in Saskatchewan: Studies of Potential Fisheries Conflicts
Christopher M. Somers
Department of Biology, University of Regina, Regina, SK
Dramatic growth of the North American population of double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) over the past 25 years has caused concern regarding the impact of these birds on fisheries. In Saskatchewan numbers of breeding cormorants have been steadily increasing in areas where angling and commercial fishing are important sources of revenue. Consequently, various stakeholders have voiced complaints about cormorants to government authorities. In response, we initiated a research program to provide some basic information on the potential conflict between cormorants and fishermen in Saskatchewan. Specifically, we (a) conducted an angler survey, (b) examined lake use by cormorants at two popular fishing lakes, and (c) characterized cormorant diet at three breeding colonies in different regions using nestling regurgitations. Our survey has shown that a majority (> 50%) of anglers perceive cormorants to pose a threat to fish stocks, confirming the need to formally address this issue. Observations on two high-use lakes in 2005 and 2006 showed that cormorants foraged and roosted in areas removed from town sites and angling boats, indicating low overlap in habitat use by birds and humans. The principal prey items in nestling regurgitations from three different colonies were: yellow perch (Perca flavescens) and cisco (Coregonus artedi), (stickleback (Pungitius and Culaea spp), and tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum). Cormorants did not regularly consume fish of sport or commercial value. We are currently expanding this research program to include more intensive diet sampling and a larger number of lakes.
Double-crested Cormorant Diet on Boreal Lakes: Implications for Food Web Structure and Fisheries Management
Suzanne Earle (University of Alberta MSc Student)
Supervisor: Dr. Cynthia Paszkowski (University of Alberta)
Golder Associates Ltd. Edmonton, AB
In lake ecosystems, knowledge of the direct and indirect effects of apex predators and piscivory is essential to managing fisheries and maintaining water quality. Understanding trophic interactions between water birds, fishes and invertebrates remains a challenge to predicting ecological dynamics and effectively managing lakes. To determine if population increases of the double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) on boreal lakes are influencing food web structure and function via top-down effects, I used a combination of direct diet analysis and
18 stable isotope analysis. My research focused on five cormorant nesting colonies in the Lac La Biche area of north-central Alberta. Analysis of regurgitation samples collected from these colonies during 2003 and 2004 identified 12 different prey species in cormorant diets. The majority of fish consumed were small in size, less than 100 mm in length. Yellow perch was the most frequently captured species on all colonies and also comprised the largest proportion of biomass in regurgitation samples. Diet composition likely reflected prey availability since netting data in Lac La Biche, the main foraging site for most colonies, also yielded a high abundance of juvenile yellow perch. Isotopic ratios of carbon and nitrogen were consistent with the prey items identified by direct diet analysis. Double-crested cormorants occupied a similar trophic level to predatory fish: walleye and northern pike. This research will contribute towards developing ecologically sound management solutions for lakes, fishes, and birds.
Manitoba Fisheries Sustainable Development Website
Lisa Tack, Rob Cann, Manitoba Fisheries, Winnipeg, MB
The sustainable development website introduces science-technology-society-economy- environment aspects of Manitoba fisheries to the general public. The site also focuses on grade- specific exercises that are integrated into the new Manitoba Science curricula (Kindergarten to Grade 12). Visit www.manitobafisheries.com and click on the ‘Sustainable Fisheries’ link for more information.
Development and testing of a fish-based Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) to quantify the health of grassland streams in Alberta
Cameron Stevens*, Garry Scrimgeour, William Tonn, Cynthia Paszkowski, Michael Sullivan, and Scott Millar
Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton AB,
We developed a fish-based index of biological integrity (IBI) to aid resource managers with assessing the health of grassland streams in Alberta. The IBI consisted of five metrics reflecting structural and functional attributes of a fish assemblage comprising only five species. With the aid of a simple spreadsheet, and information on stream size, land managers and researchers in east-central Alberta can quickly calculate stream IBI scores using data collected on their fish assemblages. The IBI may be a valuable tool for resource management when it is used to compare biotic integrity among sites, and for making regional assessments of stream health. In our study, scores approaching a perfect score of 50 would suggest high-quality conditions appropriate for maintaining biological integrity. High-quality sites (i.e., IBI scores > 30) include a relatively high proportion of older fish, high numbers of ≥1 yr fathead minnow, the presence of white sucker but low numbers of young-of-year, and a relatively low proportion of fish with disease and deformities. Below a disturbance threshold however, the environmental conditions
19 and streamside activities are no longer capable of supporting systems displaying biological integrity. For example, low-quality sites (i.e., IBI scores < 20) in streams may be linked to human disturbance, particularly activities contributing to phosphorus inputs. However, we acknowledge uncertainty in correctly identifying healthy versus unhealthy conditions for sites with mid-range IBI scores (i.e., 20-30), and recommend that resource managers, whenever possible, incorporate data on other biota and the physical and chemical attributes of a site.
SK fisheries assessment components: Zooplankton
Ken Scott and Ron Hlasny
Saskatchewan Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch, Regina, SK
Fish productivity potentials reflect environmental gradients. Historically, lake surveys by Saskatchewan fisheries measured a number of physical, chemical and biological variables, including zooplankton. The utility of such information is diverse, dependent on the accuracy and resolution achieved in the collection and analysis. Zooplankton are a key energy pool and transfer pathway to fish. Therefore, inclusion of such measures in lake surveys by SK fisheries programs would seem logical as a potential correlate. Adoption of hydro-acoustics technology by SK fisheries may allow rapid spatial assessment of pelagic zooplankton via signal calibration. The paper discusses the development of an analysis system to support this work.
Multiple stressors can generate surprising effects
Michael Christensen
Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Environmental stresses (e.g., nutrients, toxins, low oxygen, high temperatures) rarely occur in isolation; however, when predicting potential environmental impacts, the most prominent environmental stress are typically considered independently of additional environmental factors or stressors. Scientific evidence supports that most environmental effects are closely linked, such that interactions among these effects amplify or suppress the cumulative impact, thereby often generating ecological surprises. Examples of vertebrates and invertebrates from the scientific literature and an experiment will highlight the importance of considering environmental stresses in conjunction rather than in isolation. Understanding how environmental stresses behave when combined presents one of the greatest challenges in understanding and predicting cumulative effects.
20 Have Barge will Travel
Ken Kehmeier
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Ft Collins, CO
Due to an ongoing drought in Colorado the Colorado Division of Wildlife were forced to spawn walleyes and many new lakes in the late 1990’s. The first endeavors were conducted out of a horse trailer parked on boat ramps if they existed. Ideas for a mobile spawning boat ranged from boat the entire operation was conducted on the lake as the nets were pulled, to not conducting operations on lakes that did not have boat houses. Neither of these options being acceptable we designed a boat so we could spawn fish of any kind at any reservoir in the state. The barges are 30 foot pontoon boats with Conestoga Wagon type covers, which are self contained and able to hold fish and equipment to insure successful spawning operation in the future.
Swimming Performance of Northern Pike through Corrugated Steel Pipe Culvert
Jeff C. Hovdebo
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Regina, SK
In many jurisdictions the need to design road crossings to provide for unimpeded passage of migratory fish is a major issue. Widely distributed and highly valued as contributing to sport, and subsistence fisheries northern pike (Esox lucius) are often the design species in many areas of Saskatchewan. Unlike other species that have been studied extensively, the swimming abilities of northern pike are not well understood, and the established guidelines for fish passage design are based on a limited number of laboratory studies which tend to show pike to be relatively poor swimmers. This means road builders must design crossings to achieve lower water velocities for a given discharge, often requiring the use of larger pipes or in some cases the installation of baffles. Both of which can increase cost and maintenance concerns. This Presentation will outline both recent and ongoing research conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in cooperation with Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation, The University of Saskatchewan and Environment Canada’s Water Survey Division to better understand the swimming performance of northern pike through corrugated steel pipe culverts under natural conditions during seasonal migration.
21 Changes in Angler Use Following an Unauthorized Walleye Introduction in Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Eric L. Roberts* and Steven R. Dalbey Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Helena, MT Angler use of Canyon Ferry Reservoir has changed following an unauthorized walleye Sander vitreus introduction. In summer 1986, majority of anglers targeted rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (81.9%) and fished from the shoreline (62.9%). It took an average time of 96 minutes for an angler to catch any species of fish. Following expansion of the walleye population in the late 90s, the majority of anglers in 2005 target walleye (69.2%) and fish from boats (83.2%). In 2005 it took an average of 399 minutes to catch any species of fish. Total angler pressure has decreased from 98,768 angler days in 1989 to 80,249 angler days in 2005. Angler origin has changed little since walleye introduction with Lewis & Clark, Gallatin, and Broadwater Counties representing most anglers. Percent of out of state anglers have decreased from a peak of 10.7% in 1987 to a low of 2.3% in 2004. Walleye contribute little to the winter fishery, however heavy predation of yellow perch Perca flavescens has led to declines in winter angler pressure. With declines in perch numbers, rainbow trout have become the primary component of the winter fishery. Since the introduction of walleye the Canyon Ferry fishery has become less accessible to general and shoreline anglers. Predation by walleye has reduced numbers of other sport fishes in the reservoir to the point that walleye are currently the only sport fish that meets management goals.
Predator Response to the Introduction of Gizzard Shad. A Case History of Calamus Reservoir in Nebraska
Joel Klammer
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Bassett, NB
Calamus Reservoir is a 5180 acre irrigation reservoir located in central Nebraska. The dam was closed in the mid 1980’s and plans were to establish a fishery based on an alewife prey base. Alewife were successfully introduced to the system and initially flourished. However, game fish numbers and condition were poor. Angling success was also poor, and fishermen tabbed the lake as “the dead sea”. Gizzard shad were first introduced in 1993 in an effort to boost predator fish populations. By 1995, numbers and condition of walleye, hybrid striped bass (wiper), and channel catfish had improved significantly. While annual fluctuations occur, the reservoir now supports strong populations of game fish. Angling success and effort have increased accordingly. Gizzard shad have provided stable production for the basis of an excellent open water fishery in this reservoir.
22 General Empirical Models for the Release of Nutrients by Fish
Jeff Sereda & Jeff Hudson
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
General models of fish nutrient release (N and P) were developed for two groups of fish species based on feeding habits; detritivores and generalist. Models were derived from direct measurements of 56 temperate and tropical, marine and freshwater species obtained from the literature. Fish wet mass ranged from 0.1 – 3195g. Mean water temperature ranged from 15 – 29˚C. Both wild and cultured fish stocks were included in the models. Measurements of nutrient release included nitrogen and phosphorus. A positive relationship between nutrient release rate and fish wet mass was observed for all species combined. However, detritivorous fish were found to release a greater proportion of each nutrient. Therefore, species were separated based on feeding habit. Species deriving 50% or more of their diet from detritus were grouped as detritivores. Species not meeting this requirement were grouped under a general fish model. Four models of nutrient release were derived from multiple regression analysis; detritivore release rates of N (n = 371, r2 = 0.79, p < 0.001), and P (n = 384, r2 = 0.88, p < 0.001), and generalist release rates of N (n = 261, r2 = 0.92, p < 0.001), and P (n = 188, r2 = 0.83, p < 0.001). Both nitrogen and phosphorus release rates were significantly and positively correlated with mean water temperature. These models may be useful for the rapid estimations of nutrient release by the fish community for a given system.
Regional versus Local Factors of Zooplankton Diversity: Implications for Adaptability to Global Change
Angela M Holzapfel, RD Vinebrooke, DB Donald, & RS Anderson
Golder Associates Ltd., Edmonton, AB
Alpine and arctic systems are expected to be most sensitive to climate warming, rising by as much as 7ºC by the year 2100. Dispersal potential affects the ability of species to adjust to environmental change. Mountain ranges and low connectivity may limit dispersal over short distances as zooplankton often require decades to reappear in mountain lakes following removal of stocked fish (Donald et al. 2001; Knapp et al. 2001); therefore, we hypothesized that mountain zooplankton communities have limited ability to migrate in response to environmental change because they are dispersal-limited by massive topographical barriers. Data from 379 lakes and ponds were used to assess the relative importance of regional (e.g., dispersal) and local factors of zooplankton diversity in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Environmental heterogeneity along altitudinal gradients and sampling bias strongly influenced the relationship between local and regional richness as well as the beta diversity for mountain lakes. We corrected for environmental heterogeneity by plotting local richness against the residuals from a regional richness-environment regression model. This model generated a non-significant local-regional richness relationship, which together with ordination analyses revealed significant species-
23 environment relationships demonstrated the importance of local factors influencing zooplankton diversity. In contrast, a significant positive local-regional richness relationship and high beta- diversity across relatively homogenous alpine (i.e., above treeline) sites suggested that zooplankton communities at higher elevations were unsaturated owing to the insular nature of high-elevation water bodies and predation by introduced sportfish. Thus, we expect impoverished alpine zooplankton communities are more sensitive than lower montane assemblages to the impacts of environmental change.
Development of a Provincial Fisheries Management Plan for Saskatchewan
P.Cochlin
Saskatchewan Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch, PrinceAlbert, SK
Saskatchewan has started the development of a long- term Provincial Fisheries Management Plan. This presentation is about how the Province is developing their Provincial Plan.
Assessing Instream Flow Needs of Fish and Fish Habitat on the Saskatchewan River, near E.B. Campbell Hydro Station: A Case Study on Collaboration
Darcy Lightle
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Prince Albert, SK
A general discussion of work being done on the Saskatchewan River near the E.B. Campbell Hydro Facility. Collaboration between Sask. Power and Fisheries and Oceans Canada with support from Saskatchewan Environment and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority has allowed for an effective team approach to assess impacts of a hydro peaking facility on the Saskatchewan River. Operational and Fish and Habitat Considerations were considered as an aquatic assessment study was developed. The purpose of the Aquatic Assessment Study was/is to produce a model that will realistically predict physical habitat for different water management scenarios for several key fish species. Research Questions considered: 1. fish species downstream of EBC, 2. type of impact; loss of habitat, mortality, 3. how far does impact reach, 4. variability of flows; daily, monthly, annually, 5. flow impacts of habitat availability 6.Can there be a balance between fish and power.
24 BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!
Ron Jensen
Ecosystem Services - Consultant, Saskatoon, SK
A line from a movie or fisheries management? This presentation reports on creation of a trout spawning bed in an Interprovincial park reservoir. In an effort to create a self sustaining trout population in Loch Leven at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, a study of which parts of the life cycle were missing was conducted. It quickly became obvious that spawning habitat was missing or severely limited. Spawning attempts were occurring at a large spring at one end of the reservoir. In discussions with park staff, Maple Creek Fish and Game League and fisheries branch coworkers it was concluded a spawning bed should be constructed. How became a bigger than expected issue. There was little to no data on construction methods or protocols in any of the fisheries literature. A single paper was found, the author contacted regarding details, a plan was formulated, and funding secured from the Fish Enhancement Fund component of the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund. The spring was corralled and diverted into 15mm non porous weeping tile. A wooden crib with a coiled pattern of porous weeping tile was built on land and lowered into place. The spring and the spawning bed weeping tile were connected. Washed gravel of appropriated spawning site was placed over the weeping tile. Standpipes installed in the weeping tile were uncovered and temperature monitor devices installed. A current meter, Tyndell Gurley, was used to measure flow in the pipes. The spawning bed has been used by spawning Brook trout each fall since installation. Efforts to collect trout fry as they emerge from the spawning bed has thus far not been effective. Park interpretive staff have reported anecdotal reports of young trout fry caught in the immediate area of the spawning bed during aquatic sessions with school groups in June.
The Triploid Grass Carp Program in Alberta
John Derksen
Aquaculture Centre of Excellence, Lethbridge College,
Lethbridge, AB
The nature of the climate and landscape in southern Alberta, have led to a flourishing agricultural industry for both farming and livestock operations. One of the most precious elements towards the success of these enterprises continues to be the availability, quantity and quality of water. The presence of farm ponds (dugouts) for livestock watering, irrigation and even human consumption have developed in response to these water rural requirements, but because of the combined availability of nutrients, the shallow nature of these prairie water bodies, in addition to the lack of precipitation they receive, one of the principle problems facing many of these systems is the over abundance of aquatic vegetation. The Triploid Grass Program has developed in response to solving this problem in an ecologically friendly manner, a process called biocontrol,
25 where one organism is introduced to control another. This program has been operational in Alberta now for 10 years, a result in no small part due to the diligent quality control measures adhered to to safeguard the integrity of our natural ecosystems while mitigating the hazards of chemical use for aquatic vegetation control. A review of the initiation, development and operational procedures of the program will shed light on the potential benefits and risks of this biocontrol measure for aquatic vegetation control.
Spawning Migrations and Reproductive Success of Paddlefish in the Upper Missouri River Basin
Dave Fuller
Montana-Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Fort Peck, MT
The Missouri River from Fort Peck Dam in Montana downstream to Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota supports a self-sustaining population of paddlefish Polyodon spathula. From 2001 to 2005, studies were conducted to examine spawning migrations and quantify reproductive success of paddlefish in this portion of the Missouri River basin including the Yellowstone River that supports near-natural thermal and hydrological regimes, the thermally and hydrologically impacted Missouri River downstream from Fort Peck Dam, and the Milk River, a tributary that enters the Missouri River downstream from Fort Peck Dam. Upstream spawning migrations of paddlefish from the lower Missouri River near Lake Sakakawea occurred during all years, and about one-third and two-thirds of radio-tagged population migrated into the Missouri River and Yellowstone River, respectively. Additional spawning migrations periodically extended into the Milk River. Migrating paddlefish exhibited fidelity for either the Yellowstone River or Missouri River as evidenced by the finding that most individuals ascended the same river during each spawning migration. Collections of larval paddlefish indicated that successful spawning occurred each year in the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream from Fort Peck Dam, but spawning success was inconsistent in the Milk River. Relations between reproductive success and environmental variables are examined to provide a better understanding of paddlefish reproduction in this region of the upper Missouri River basin.
The Lac la Ronge Endorsement –Assessment of a Lake Trout Harvest Control Tool
Mark Duffy
Saskatchewan Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch, La Ronge, SK
Lac la Ronge is the fourth largest lake in Saskatchewan, with a water area of 130,700 hectares. Over the years it has been one of the most, if not the most studied lake in Saskatchewan. It
26 supports a multi-use fishery comprised of Aboriginal sustenance harvest, recreational anglers, commercial fishers, and outfitting. Once famed for its lake trout fishery, Lac la Ronge began showing serious signs of depletion in its trout populations in the mid 1990’s, prompting action by the government to reduce harvest. Following extensive consultation through the Lac la Ronge Co-Management Board, the Lac la Ronge endorsement was implemented in 1997 for a five year trial period and has been in place every year since. The Lac la Ronge endorsement is a free angling licence that is required by all individuals fishing on Lac la Ronge in addition to the provincial angling license for those over 16 years of age. The endorsement is used to record lake trout harvest by anglers and is also an enforcement tool to impose the four lake trout annually per angler harvest limit. The endorsement also provides addresses of anglers fishing on Lac la Ronge for a mail out survey every two years. This survey has proved to be a valuable source of information on fishing pressure and harvest of walleye, northern pike, and lake trout, which would not be available otherwise without a creel survey. Given the size and complexity of Lac la Ronge for a roving creel survey, the endorsement and mail out survey provides a cost effective means of gathering information.
Lake Sturgeon Projects for the Saskatchewan River Sturgeon Management Board
Rob Wallace
Saskatchewan Environment, Fish & Wildlife Branch, Saskatoon SK
Sturgeon in the Saskatchewan River near Cumberland House (SK) and The Pas (MB) have been harvested for food by aboriginal people historically and fished commercially since 1900. Monitoring showed that the population and harvests were sustainable about 1960. Loss of spawning sites and mature fish caused declines in both reproduction and harvests. This has led communities, fishermen, power utilities, and provincial and federal departments to work together since 1994. The first project looked at spawning sites, water temperatures, eggs and fry drift, prey densities, fish sizes, and sturgeon movements. Others have examined 2D-models of spawning sites, juvenile habitat, and genetics of nearby populations, and reared fry and fingerlings. Activities include contracting local workers, surveying aboriginal fishers, and caring for fingerlings in schools. 'Index fishing' annually since 1996 shows that sturgeon abundance is 90% lower than in 1960, and is not increasing. The long-term objective of the Board is a self- sustaining population that allows for traditional use by aboriginal people.
A Lake Whitefish Incubation Study Following a Bunker 'C' Spill"
Corey Stefura, Golder Associates Ltd. – Edmonton, AB
Abstract Unavailable
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GREAT PLAINS FISHERY WORKERS ASSOCIATION TEMPLE GARDENS MINERAL SPA – RESORT HOTEL MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN
MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
The 56th Great Plains Fisheries Workers Association (GPFWA) Annual Business Meeting was called to order by President Gord Sedgewick at 11:15 a.m. on January 31, 2007, at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Paul Kretschmar introduced a motion to dispense with the reading of the 2006 Annual Meeting minutes, seconded by Ken Kehmeier. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
President Gord Sedgewick opened the floor to old business.
Charging Membership Dues – the question was asked if the process of charging members a $1.00 as dues, to remain on the membership list, but are unable to attend the conference can be changed or discontinued. Bud Steward says that to change this process would be require changing the GPFWA constitution, so it was decided that this process will continue.
Update honorary members list – the subject was brought up to update the list of honorary members to reflect members who are now deceased, Bert Kooyman, and John Marchinko. It was agreed that these names and any others that are forwarded to Nancy Coomber secretary/treasurer would be put in the proceedings for next year.
President Sedgewick asked for any more old business. None pending.
NEW BUSINESS
Gord Sedgewick asked for a reading of the tentative treasurer report, Nancy Coomber read the report:
The revenue generated totals approximately $30,445.13, which included $11,980.00 from registration; with 101 full registrations, 2 partial registrations (only attended part of meeting), and 23 students; $4,966.89 for the auction, $227.00 from the raffle, $9,180.00 from additional cash contributions, and $2,449.04 in the sale of additional items (T-shirts, SF hats, GPFWA hats, thermoses, and liquor tickets).
After providing US$1500.00 to Wyoming for 2008 meeting and paying expenses, there would be approximately $5, 611.57 left for scholarship funding.
28 There was no motion made to accept the treasurer’s report or seconding and no vote was passed on the report acceptance.
President Gord Sedgewick asks if any members present have an option on which school: SIAST, U of R or U of S, the scholarship money should be directed to. Paul Kretschmar introduced a motion to let Saskatchewan decide which schools will receive the scholarship money, seconded by Bud Stewart, unanimous yes vote. Ken Kehmeier state that next year Gord Sedgewick will reveal how the scholarship money was allocated, unanimous yes vote, and motion carried. NOTE: IN NOVEMBER, 2007, APPROXIMATELY $5600.00 WAS DIRECTED TO SIAST, c/o Debbi Gola, Scholarships and Development Coordinator, SIAST Woodland Campus, (306) 953-5338, Email: [email protected]
Honorary Member Nomination
The floor was open to nominations for honorary members.
Gary Carder introduced a motion to nominate Ken Kehmeier for honorary member, seconded by Maynard Chen. Ken is asked to tell everyone about himself. Ken says that he has been in the field of biology for 21 years; he attended his first Great Plains in Fort Collins in 1987, and has since attended most if not all of the representative states and provinces meetings. Bud Steward introduced a motion that Ken Kehmeier be made an honorary member, seconded by Paul Kretschmar, unanimous yes vote, motion carried.
Nominations of New Officers
President Gord Sedgewick nominated Jim Barner for President, Paul Kretschmar seconded, Maynard Chen moved that nomination cease, seconded by Paul Kretschmar, unanimous yes vote, motion carried.
Jim Barner thanks Gord and all the volunteers for a job well done.
Jim Barner opened the floor to allow nominations for vice president. Travis Ripley nominated Jason Cooper, who is a biologist from Alberta Fisheries, seconded by Gary Ash, unanimous yes vote, motion carried.
Jim Barner nominated Gordon Edwards for Secretary /Treasurer. Gordon Edwards worked in Utah for a couple of years before coming to the Casper office; he is the youngest biologist in the office. Jim and Gordon’s offices are close together so working on the project can be easily coordinated. Seconded by Maynard Chen, unanimous yes vote, motion carried.
Jim Barner says the location of the next meeting will be in Casper Wyoming because of the abundance of accommodations availability. NOTE: 2008 MEETING TO BE HELD IN SHERIDAN, WY.
Bud Stewart brought up the subject about how members who are planning to attend any of the meetings in the states will be required to have a passport to go through customs, and hopefully
29 this will not have a negative affect on attendance. It is suggested that some sort of notification be provided to other members about passport requirement to travel to the US by land.
Ken Kehmeier mentions that Emil Berard from South Dakota is an honorary member and is going to retire this year.
Paul Kretschmar moved that the 56th Annual Meeting be adjourned, seconded by Bud Stewart, unanimous yes vote, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned
30 GPFWA 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
INCOME
Received from Montana US$ 1500.00 CAN$ 1,642.20 Cash donations 9,180.00 Auction (including some US$) 4,966.89 Raffle ticket sales 227.00 Registration 11,980.00 Sale items (T-shirt, SF hats, GPFWA hats, liquor tickets) 2,449.04 Total Income $30,445.13
EXPENDITURES
Temple Gardens catered meals 10,093.61 Banquet Beer and Liquor 871.44 Fish Fry (food, liquor, corkage, hall rental, sound equipment rental) 3,735.03 Purchased walleye fillets 900.00 Entertainment-Band 1,527.87 Guest Speaker 772.10 Thermos 2,608.53 Sale items (hats, T-shirts, footballs, etc.) 1,752.67 Tickets costs 9.99 Purchased Auction items 738.29 Copying and framing 26.07 Purchasing of bank cheques 14.05 Transfers to Wyoming (in US $1500.00) CAN$ 1,643.40 US/CAD Draft Fee 6.50 Postage 78.94 Bank service charges 55.07 Total Expenditures $24833.56 Balance on hand $5,611.57
31 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Cash Contributions
Government of Saskatchewan Fisheries & Oceans Canada Fishing for Tomorrow Foundation, Saskatoon Golder Associated, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon Nature Saskatchewan, Regina American Fisheries Society, Mid-Canada Chapter Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Rapid View Dance Club, Meadow Lake Saskatchewan Walleye Trail, Regina St. Walberg Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
Auction Items and Prizes
Auto & Tractor Supply Co. Ltd., Meadow Lake Pure Fishing Canada, Portage La Prairie, MB Dixon Forage, Saskatoon Can North Environmental Services, Saskatoon Cabela’s, Sidney, NB Genmar Boats Canada, Steinbach, MB The Fishin’ Hole, Saskatoon Normark, Oshawa, ON SIAST Woodland Campus, Prince Albert In-Fisherman, Baxter, MN Outdoor Canada, Toronto, ON Wholesale Sports, Calgary, AB Thomas Porter Photographics, Prince Albert The Co-operators, Regina Regina Fish & Game, Regina Regina Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Regina Pokey’s Tackle Shop, Regina SGI Canada, Regina Saskatchewan Sporting Clays, Regina Tourism Saskatchewan, Regina Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE), Regina World of Whitetail, Regina Rick Goett – Fly Fishing, Swift Current Saskatchewan Association of Conservation Officers (SACO), Melfort Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, Moose Jaw Ducks Unlimited Canada, Regina SaskPower, Regina Trout Unlimited, Calgary, AB
32 Kilpartrick Flyfishers, Saskatoon Cameco Corporation, Saskatoon Nature conservancy of Canada Meyers Norris Penny Limited, Regina Lazar Equipment Ltd., Meadow Lake Regina Marine, Regina Portraits by Heather – Heather McMurchy, Regina Anne Basso, Prince Albert Northland Chrysler, Meadow Lake Rapala Canada
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