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Adams River, British Columbia Proposed National Heritage River Nomination Background Study –Full Version Adams River, British Columbia Proposed National Heritage River Nomination Prepared for B.C. Ministry of Environment Thompson Region Cal-Eco Consultants Ltd. and Mariposa Trails March 31, 2006 Version 2.11 Table of Contents Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................... i 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Overall project purpose.......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Detailed Objectives ................................................................................................................ 1 2 Background .................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Overview, Adams River.......................................................................................................... 2 2.2 BC Heritage Rivers Status....................................................................................................... 3 2.3 Canadian Heritage Rivers System............................................................................................ 4 Overview map of the Adams.................................................................................................................. 5 3 The CHRS Framework and Features of the Adams River............................................................... 6 3.1 Natural Values........................................................................................................................ 6 3.1.1 Theme 1 –Hydrology......................................................................................................... 6 3.1.2 Theme 2 –Physiography .................................................................................................... 9 3.1.3 Theme 3 –River Morphology.......................................................................................... 12 3.1.4 Theme 4 –Biotic Environments....................................................................................... 14 3.1.5 Theme 5 –Vegetation ...................................................................................................... 17 3.1.6 Theme 6 –Fauna.............................................................................................................. 20 3.2 Cultural Values..................................................................................................................... 23 3.2.1 Theme 1 –Resource Harvesting....................................................................................... 23 3.2.2 Theme 2 –Water Transport ............................................................................................. 27 3.2.3 Theme 3 –Riparian Settlement......................................................................................... 33 3.2.4 Theme 4 –Culture and Recreation................................................................................... 37 3.2.5 Theme 5 –Jurisdictional Use............................................................................................ 42 4 Assessment................................................................................................................................... 48 4.1 Natural Heritage Values........................................................................................................ 48 4.2 Cultural Values..................................................................................................................... 50 4.3 Recreational Values............................................................................................................... 51 4.4 Integrity Values..................................................................................................................... 52 5 Boundary for the Proposed Heritage River Corridor .................................................................... 54 6 Personal Contacts......................................................................................................................... 55 Adams River Proposed National Heritage River Nomination Background Study –Full Version 2.11 Cal-Eco Consultants Ltd. and Mariposa Trails i March 31, 2006 7 Organizations and Groups Contacted........................................................................................... 56 8 References.................................................................................................................................... 57 Lloyd, Dennis 2005. Site Classification for 52 Biogeoclimatic Units in the Southern Interior Forest Region.Draft. Kamloops, BC................................................................................................................ 58 Appendix 1 –Lists of Flora and Fauna................................................................................................. 61 Appendix 2 –Participants at Workshop, March 16, 2006...................................................................... 67 Maps An overview map of the Adams River showing its location in the province of British Columbia is provided on Page 8. The overview map also indicates the location of six individual map sheets showing greater detail for segments of the river. These sheets 1 to 6 are found at the end of this document. Acknowledgements The people of Chase, the Adams River and the North Shuswap for their input and help The Village of Chase for providing the Community Centre for the workshop and open house All those interviewed as part of this background study and listed in the appendices The Adams River Salmon Society for their interest and involvement Greg Witzky, Adams Lake Indian Band, for his extra involvement and help Jeremy Heighton, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, for going beyond the call of duty Byril Kurtz for a review of the preliminary document and much more Blair Borden for many of the photographs Summit Environmental Consultants, in particular Brian de Jong, for a speedy and first-rate response in preparing document maps Advanced Satellite Communications for pulling together a demonstration satellite map of the Adams River Valley on short notice And last –but not least –Peter Weilandt, Doug Biffard and Pat Moulton of Ministry of Environment, and Don Gibson and Brian Grimsby of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, all for their guidance and advice Cover photo: Adams River Salmon Society Adams River Proposed National Heritage River Nomination Background Study –Full Version 2.11 Cal-Eco Consultants Ltd. and Mariposa Trails ii March 31, 2006 1 Introduction This project was carried out for the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Thompson Region, Environmental Stewardship Division, Kamloops. It encompassed an overview of the features of the Adams River, British Columbia, and an assessment of the degree to which the river meets the requirements for a national heritage nomination under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS). The project involved secondary research, as well as contact with numerous individuals and representatives from a variety of groups. Contact was made with First Nations, commercial and forestry interests, and Local, Provincial, and Federal governments. A workshop and open house were held in Chase. The Adams River Salmon Society played a key role in both initiating this project and assisting with its progress. 1.1 Overall project purpose The broad objectives of the background study, undertaken in two phases, were to: a) document and assess the river’s human heritage values(cultural/ historical/ archaeological), related natural resource values and recreational opportunities, land and water uses/issues, and heritage management and environmental issues associated with the Adams River from a CHRS perspective; and b) apply this information to the formulation of statements on the degree to which the human heritage, natural heritage, and recreational values of the Adams River meet CHRS selection and integrity guidelines; the role that the riverwould play inthe CHRS; and the feasibility of managing the river according to CHRS objectives. Initial work was carried out in February and March, 2005. Further work was undertaken in the period November 2005 to Mar 2006. 1.2 Detailed Objectives The detailed objectives for the first phase of the project, carried out in February - March 2005, were as follows: • Review the nomination process for a Canadian Heritage River and requirements for information. • Determine the extent that existing documents (including park planning documents and the British Columbia Heritage River work, Adams River Salmon Society information) provide information to fulfill the nomination process requirements, including scoping out availability of maps, images, photographs and videos. • Identify any gaps in information required for CHR nomination and further work required. • Identify key interest groups and individuals with involvement/interest in the Adams River. Adams River Proposed National Heritage River Nomination Background Study –Full Version 2.11 Cal-Eco Consultants Ltd. and Mariposa Trails 1 March 31, 2006 • Make preliminary contact with as many stakeholder groups as feasible in the time available. • Delineate an approximate study area for the river, which encompasses known significant human heritage and related natural and recreational values. It was recognized that
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