DOCSLIB.ORG

Status Review of Sockeye Salmon from Washington and Oregon (Fig

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Status Review of Sockeye Salmon from Washington and Oregon (Fig i ii iii iv v vi vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Endangered Species Act (ESA) allows listing of “distinct population segments” of vertebrates as well as named species and subspecies. The policy of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on this issue for Pacific salmon and other anadromous salmonids is that a population will be considered “distinct” for purposes of the ESA if it represents an Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU) of the species as a whole. To be considered an ESU, a population or group of populations must 1) be substantially reproductively isolated from other populations, and 2) contribute substantially to ecological/genetic diversity of the biological species. Once an ESU is identified, a variety of factors related to population abundance are considered in determining whether a listing is warranted. In September 1994, in response to a petition seeking protection for Baker Lake (Washington) sockeye salmon under the ESA, NMFS initiated a coastwide status review of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) (Walbaum, 1792) in Washington, Oregon, and California, and formed a Biological Review Team (BRT) to conduct the review. This report summarizes biological and environmental information gathered in that process. West Coast Sockeye Salmon ESUs The BRT examined genetic, life history, biogeographic, geologic, and environmental information in the process of identifying ESUs. In particular, genetic data; physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of nursery lakes; sockeye salmon river entry and spawn timing; and smolt outmigration timing were found to be most informative for this process. Based on this examination, the BRT identified six sockeye salmon ESUs and one provisional ESU in Washington, as follows: 1) Okanogan River This ESU is named after the Okanogan River in the Columbia River drainage of Washington and includes all sockeye salmon that spawn in areas upstream from Lake Osoyoos, in Lake Osoyoos, or the downstream tributary Similkameen River (below Enloe Dam). The spawning and main rearing area for this ESU is in British Columbia, while the migration corridor for both juveniles and adults is through the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon. Important factors that differentiate this population as a separate ESU include: 1) the use of a very eutrophic lake-rearing environment (Lake Osoyoos), which is unusual for sockeye salmon, 2) the tendency for a relatively large percentage of the Okanogan River sockeye salmon population to return as 3-year-olds (age 1.1), 3) the juvenile outmigration- timing differences between Okanogan River and Lake Wenatchee-origin fish, 4) the adaptation of Okanogan River sockeye salmon to much higher temperatures during adult migration in the Okanogan River, and 5) protein electrophoretic data that indicate that this population is genetically distinct from other sockeye salmon currently in the Columbia River viii drainage. If “kokanee-sized” O. nerka observed spawning with sockeye salmon in the Okanogan River are identified as residual or resident sockeye salmon, then they are to be considered as part of the Okanogan River sockeye salmon ESU. 2) Lake Wenatchee This ESU is named after Lake Wenatchee on the Wenatchee River in the Columbia River drainage of Washington and includes all sockeye salmon that spawn above or in Lake Wenatchee and rear in Lake Wenatchee. Important factors that distinguish this ESU include electrophoretic data that indicate this population is genetically the second most distinctive population (after Redfish Lake, ID) within the contiguous United States, and life history and environmental differences with sockeye salmon from the Okanogan River ESU (juvenile outmigration timing, environmental differences in lake-rearing habitat, and age composition). If “kokanee-sized” O. nerka observed spawning with sockeye salmon in Lake Wenatchee tributaries are identified as residual or resident sockeye salmon, then they are to be considered as part of the Lake Wenatchee sockeye salmon ESU. 3) Quinault Lake This ESU is named after Quinault Lake on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and includes all sockeye salmon that spawn in the Quinault River drainage and rear in Quinault Lake. Early river-entry timing, protracted adult run timing, extended lake residence prior to spawning, unusually lengthy spawn timing, unusual skin pigmentation of spawners, and genetic differences from other coastal Washington sockeye salmon are important factors in identifying this ESU. 4) Ozette Lake This ESU is named after Ozette Lake on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and includes all sockeye salmon that spawn in the Ozette River drainage and rear in Ozette Lake. Important factors that distinguish this ESU include electrophoretic data that indicate this population is genetically distinct from all other sockeye salmon stocks in the Northwest, early river-entry timing, and the relatively large adult body size and large average smolt size of sockeye salmon in Ozette Lake compared to other coastal Washington sockeye salmon populations. If “kokanee-sized” O. nerka observed spawning with sockeye salmon in Ozette Lake are identified as residual or resident sockeye salmon, then they are to be considered as part of the Ozette Lake sockeye salmon ESU. 5) Baker River This ESU is named after the Baker River in the Skagit River drainage in northern Puget Sound, Washington and includes sockeye salmon that return to the Baker River. Important factors that distinguish this ESU include electrophoretic data that indicate that Baker River sockeye salmon are genetically distinct from sockeye salmon populations from ix the lower Fraser River and from other localities in Washington, the limnology of old Baker Lake (typically cold, oligotrophic, well-oxygenated, and influenced by glacial runoff, in contrast to other sockeye salmon systems under review with the exception of Lake Wenatchee), and the very large average smolt size of sockeye salmon in Baker Lake compared to other Washington sockeye salmon populations. 6) Lake Pleasant This ESU is named after Lake Pleasant on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and includes sockeye salmon that ascend the Quillayute and Sol Duc Rivers and Lake Creek to spawn in Lake Pleasant. Important factors that differentiate this population as a separate ESU include: 1) protein electrophoretic data that indicate that this population is genetically distinct from other Washington sockeye salmon populations, 2) the distinctive small body size of adult spawners, and 3) the unusual age structure of the population, with significant numbers of juveniles remaining for 2 years in freshwater and/or spending only 1 year at sea. If “kokanee- sized” O. nerka observed spawning with sockeye salmon in Lake Pleasant are identified as residual or resident sockeye salmon, then they are to be considered as part of the Lake Pleasant sockeye salmon ESU. Big Bear Creek The Big Bear Creek provisional ESU is named after a tributary of the Sammamish River in the Lake Washington/Lake Sammamish Basin and includes sockeye salmon that spawn in Big Bear Creek and its two tributaries, Cottage Lake Creek and Evans Creek. Genetically, sockeye salmon from Big Bear and Cottage Lake Creeks are distinct from other stocks of sockeye salmon in the Lake Washington/Lake Sammamish drainage. A great deal of uncertainty remains concerning the historical presence of sockeye salmon within the Lake Washington/Lake Sammamish drainage prior to sockeye salmon transplants, which occurred in the 1930s-1950s. The relationship of this stock to native and transplanted kokanee is also uncertain, although genetically it is unlike the current parent stock from which these kokanee transplants originated (Lake Whatcom). If “kokanee-sized” O. nerka observed spawning with sockeye salmon in Big Bear Creek are identified as residual or resident sockeye salmon they are to be considered as part of the provisional Big Bear Creek sockeye salmon ESU. Other Population Units Historical records, stocking history, and genetic data indicate that sockeye salmon that spawn in the Cedar River, Issaquah Creek, and on lakeshore beaches in Lake Washington in the Lake Washington Basin and in the Methow and Entiat Rivers in the Columbia River Basin originated from transplants from outside these basins. Therefore, the BRT concluded that these populations are not presently considered as ESUs or as part of any other ESUs and are therefore not an ESA issue. The ESU status of two other population units could not be determined due to a lack of biological and historical information. These units are classified as follows: x 1) Riverine-spawning sockeye salmon This population unit consists of multiple aggregations of small numbers of sockeye salmon that spawn in Washington rivers without lake-rearing habitat. Although genetic data were available for riverine spawners in the Nooksack, Skagit, and Sauk Rivers, the data were insufficient to eliminate the possibility that these sockeye salmon may be derived from recent or historical straying of British Columbia lake-type or sea/river-type sockeye salmon. Genetic data were unavailable for riverine spawners in other Washington rivers on the west side of the Cascade Mountains. The BRT concluded that insufficient information exists concerning riverine-spawning sockeye salmon to make a decision as to this group’s ESU status. 2) Deschutes River, Oregon This population unit consists of sockeye salmon that are observed at the base of Pelton Re-regulating Dam on Oregon’s Deschutes River, a tributary of the lower Columbia River.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Washington Climate Change Impacts Assessment
    The Washington Climate Change Impacts Assessment Evaluating Washington’s Future in a Changing Climate ........................................................................................................ A report by The Climate Impacts Group University of Washington Climate Science June 2009 in the Public Interest Recommended citation: Climate Impacts Group, 2009. The Washington Climate Change Impacts Assessment, M. McGuire Elsner, J. Littell, and L Whitely Binder (eds). Center for Science in the Earth System, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Oceans, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Available at: http://www.cses.washington.edu/db/pdf/wacciareport681.pdf Front cover satellite image credit: http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_rec.php?vev1id=4786 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Visible Earth: A catalog of NASA images and animations of our home planet Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE The Pacific Northwest is cloud-free in this SeaWiFS image. Multihued phytoplankton blooms are visible off of Washington's Olympic coast. Also visible in this image are: Fraser River outflow, snowcapped peaks of Mt. Olympus, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, the Three Sisters, the North Cascades, and the Columbia and Snake River watersheds. Metadata * Sensor OrbView-2/SeaWiFS * Visualization Date 2000-09-26 * The Visible Earth is part of the EOS Project Science Office located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Small images credits: Wheat: © 2009 www.photos.com Coast; Seattle skyline: © J. Martin Grassley McNary Dam: courtesy Bonneville Power Administration Salmon: courtesy University of Washington News and Information Forest: courtesy Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington Report design: Beth Tully, Edit-Design Center, University of Washington The Washington Climate Change Impacts Assessment Evaluating Washington’s Future in a Changing Climate ........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • A Salmon Monitoring & Stewardship Framework for British Columbia's Central Coast
    A Salmon Monitoring & Stewardship Framework for British Columbia’s Central Coast REPORT · 2021 citation Atlas, W. I., K. Connors, L. Honka, J. Moody, C. N. Service, V. Brown, M .Reid, J. Slade, K. McGivney, R. Nelson, S. Hutchings, L. Greba, I. Douglas, R. Chapple, C. Whitney, H. Hammer, C. Willis, and S. Davies. (2021). A Salmon Monitoring & Stewardship Framework for British Columbia’s Central Coast. Vancouver, BC, Canada: Pacific Salmon Foundation. authors Will Atlas, Katrina Connors, Jason Slade Rich Chapple, Charlotte Whitney Leah Honka Wuikinuxv Fisheries Program Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance Salmon Watersheds Program, Wuikinuxv Village, BC Campbell River, BC Pacific Salmon Foundation Vancouver, BC Kate McGivney Haakon Hammer, Chris Willis North Coast Stock Assessment, Snootli Hatchery, Jason Moody Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Nuxalk Fisheries Program Bella Coola, BC Bella Coola, BC Bella Coola, BC Stan Hutchings, Ralph Nelson Shaun Davies Vernon Brown, Larry Greba, Salmon Charter Patrol Services, North Coast Stock Assessment, Christina Service Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Oceans Canada Kitasoo / Xai’xais Stewardship Authority BC Prince Rupert, BC Klemtu, BC Ian Douglas Mike Reid Salmonid Enhancement Program, Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Fisheries and Oceans Canada Management Department Bella Coola, BC Bella Bella, BC published by Pacific Salmon Foundation 300 – 1682 West 7th Avenue Vancouver, BC, V6J 4S6, Canada www.salmonwatersheds.ca A Salmon Monitoring & Stewardship Framework for British Columbia’s Central Coast REPORT 2021 Acknowledgements We thank everyone who has been a part of this collaborative Front cover photograph effort to develop a salmon monitoring and stewardship and photograph on pages 4–5 framework for the Central Coast of British Columbia.
    [Show full text]
  • Uvic Thesis Template
    Coastal aquaculture in British Columbia: Perspectives on finfish, shellfish, seaweed and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) from three First Nation communities by Kathryn Tebbutt B.A., University of British Columbia, 2009 A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF ARTS in the Department of Geography Kathryn Tebbutt, 2014 University of Victoria All rights reserved. This thesis may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by photocopy or other means, without the permission of the author. ii Supervisory Committee Coastal aquaculture in British Columbia: Perspectives on finfish, shellfish, seaweed and Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) from three First Nation communities by Kathryn Tebbutt B.A., University of British Columbia, 2009 Supervisory Committee Dr. Mark Flaherty, (Department of Geography) Supervisor Dr. Denise Cloutier, (Department of Geography) Departmental Member Dr. Stephen Cross, (Department of Geography) Departmental Member iii Abstract Supervisory Committee Dr. Mark Flaherty, (Department of Geography) Supervisor Dr. Denise Cloutier, (Department of Geography) Departmental Member Dr. Stephen Cross, (Department of Geography) Departmental Member Most aquaculture tenures in British Columbia (BC) are located in coastal First Nation traditional territories, making the aquaculture industry very important to First Nation communities. Marine aquaculture, in particular salmon farming, has been labeled one of the most controversial industries in BC and various groups with differing opinions have created a wide-spread media debate known as the “aquaculture controversy”. Industry, government, and (E)NGO’s are often the most visible players; First Nations, especially those without aquaculture operations directly in their territories, are often excluded or underrepresented in the conversation.
    [Show full text]
  • Travel Green, Travel Locally Family Chartering
    S WaS TERWaYS Natural History Coastal Adventures SPRING 2010 You select Travel Green, Travel Locally your adventure People travel across the world to experience different cultures, landscapes and learning. Yet, right here in North America we have ancient civilizations, But let nature untouched wilderness and wildlife like you never thought possible. Right here in our own backyard? select your Yes! It requires leaving the “highway” and taking a sense of exploration. But the reward is worth it, the highlights sense of adventure tangible. Bluewater explores coastal wilderness regions only The following moments accessible by boat. Our guided adventures can give await a lucky few… which you weeks worth of experiences in only 7-9 days. Randy Burke moments do you want? Learn about exotic creatures and fascinating art. Live Silently watching a female grizzly bear from kayaks in the your values and make your holidays green. Join us Great Bear Rainforest. • Witness bubble-net feeding whales in (and find out what all the fuss is about). It is Southeast Alaska simple… just contact us for available trip dates and Bluewater Adventures is proud to present small group, • Spend a quiet moment book your Bluewater Adventure. We are looking carbon neutral trips for people looking for a different in SGang Gwaay with forward to seeing you at that small local airport… type of “cruise” since 1974. the ancient spirits and totems • See a white Spirit bear in the Great Bear Family Chartering Rainforest “Once upon a time… in late July of 2009, 13 experiences of the trip and • Stand inside a coastal members of a very diverse and far flung family flew savoring our family.
    [Show full text]
  • Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch 2006-2007
    Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch 2006-2007 DirectoryA guide to community involvement, stewardship, Streamkeepers, and education projects in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory Published by Community Involvement Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch Fisheries and Oceans Canada Suite 200 – 401 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3S4 Dear Stewardship Community, This edition of the Stewardship and Community Involvement directory marks our 15th year of publication. We believe this is a useful reference tool, providing a summary of the numerous community-based projects and activities that partner with Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Community Programs. This edition is organized by geographic areas to reflect the area-based management model which Fisheries and Oceans Canada has implemented in the Pacific Region. The future of our world depends upon educating children and young adults. The Stream to Sea education program is strongly supported throughout Pacific Region, with involvement of over 25 part and full-time Education Coordinators, 18 Community Advisors and many educational professionals and volunteers supporting the program. The Stream to Sea program combines oceans and aquatic species education and lessons on marine and freshwater habitat to create a stewardship ethic. The ultimate goal is to have students become aquatic stewards, caring for the environment around them. The Community Advisors dedicate their mission statement to the volunteers and community projects: “Fostering cooperative fisheries and watershed stewardship through education and involvement”. Our Community Advisors work alongside the stewardship community, building partnerships within community. From assisting with mini hatchery programs, policy implementation, to taking an active role in oceans and watershed planning, these staff members are the public face of DFO.
    [Show full text]
  • Baker Sockeye Briefing
    Baker Sockeye Briefing Aaron Dufault and Edward Eleazer Commission Meeting 10/27/2017 WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Information subject to changes 1 Outline • History/Background • Fishery Management • Harvest/Sharing Updated through 2017 • Challenges • Proposed solutions • Summary Commission Meeting 10/27/2017 WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Information subject to changes 2 Baker Lake History • Native Baker River sockeye run blocked by Lower Baker Dam (Lake Shannon) in 1925 – ladder for fish passage • Upper Baker Dam (1959) – enlarged Baker lake • Blocked upstream fish passage • Human transport of adults/smolts from lake to Baker river • Hatchery dependent run – low levels of natural spawning in Baker Lake/River Commission Meeting 10/27/2017 WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Information subject to changes 3 Fishing Locations – Skagit R. Baker Lake Lake Shannon Tribal U&A * Baker Trap Rec. Fishery * Mt. Vernon Skagit Bay Commission Meeting 10/27/2017 WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Information subject to changes 4 In-Season Management • Baker Trap Counts • Flow Dependent – can be variable • 20 day migration from mouth to trap • Treaty Test Fisheries 6/1 6/11 6/21 7/1 7/11 7/21 7/31 8/10 8/20 8/30 • Started in 2012 – no timeline if/when test fisheries will become useful for in-season run updates • In-Season Update (ISU) Models– utilize trap counts to predict total runsize • Reliability of models greatly increases after 50% migration • Migration time limits effectiveness of in-season actions Commission Meeting 10/27/2017 WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Information subject to changes 5 2014/15 Baker Lake Workshops • 2 Public Workshops in Fall/Winter 2014/15 • Prompted following poor return in 2014 and sharing imbalance between state and tribes • Primary Outcomes: • River vs Lake Fishery Priority of harvest (sliding scale with runsize) • Bag limits (runsize dependent in lake) • Fisheries start and end dates • Post 2014/15 workshops, continue to work with key stakeholders to address concerns • Most recent meeting on Oct.
    [Show full text]
  • Alaskan Kokanee Species Status Report
    Kokanee Salmon, (Oncorhynchus nerka) Data: Alaska Department of Fish & Game Partners: AK__________________________ Species Status Review: most northern population in North America at latitude 62.42° North. Kokanee are generally known as the much smaller form of the sockeye salmon O. nerka that Range of Kokanee: completes its life cycle entirely in freshwater. Kokanee are differentiated from “residual The native range of kokanee salmon is from the sockeye salmon,” which are the non-anadromous Kenai Peninsula south through Southeast Alaska progeny of anadromous fish. While kokanee are extending south to the Deschutes River in primarily found in landlocked lakes they also Oregon. Kokanee are also found in Asia ranging occur in anadromous systems. Kokanee typically from Japan to Siberia. exist independently from the anadromous form by segregating spatially and temporarily. The status of specific stocks of native kokanee populations in Alaska is unknown and few have ever been evaluated. The abundance of kokanee appears to vary significantly from very abundant in some lakes to very small populations in others. No specific explanation for the widely varying abundance is known. Sportfishing Status of Kokanee: Throughout their native range, kokanee are a sport fish but are considered somewhat difficult to catch since they are primarily plankton feeders. While kokanee are occasionally targeted by sport Kokanee Habitat Requirements: anglers in Alaska they are generally caught incidentally by anglers targeting trout or Dolly Kokanee require spawning habitat with adequate Varden. In Southeast Alaska, these landlocked gravel in inlet or outlet streams, or along lake sockeye salmon seldom grow to more than 7 to 9 bottoms.
    [Show full text]
  • Westslope Cutthroat Trout
    This file was created by scanning the printed publication. Errors identified by the software have been corrected; Chapter 1 however, some errors may remain. Westslope Cutthroat Trout John D. IVIclntyre and Bruce E. Rieman, USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, 316 E. iViyrtle Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 Introduction Westslope cutthroat trout begin to mature at age 3 but usually spawn first at age 4 or 5 (table 2). Sexu­ The westslope cutthroat trout inhabits streams on ally maturing adfluvial fish move into the vicinity of both sides of the Continental Divide. On the east side tributaries in fall and winter where they remain un­ of the divide, they are distributed mostly in Mon­ til they begin to migrate upstream in the spring tana but also occur in some headwaters in Wyoming (Liknes 1984). They spawn from March to July at and southern Alberta (Behnke 1992). They are in the water temperatures near 10°C (Roscoe 1974; Liknes Missouri Basin downstream to about 60 km below 1984; Shepard et al. 1984). A population of adult fish Great Falls and in the headwaters of the Judith, Milk, in the St. Joe River, Idaho, included 1.6 females for and Marias rivers. On the west side of the Continen­ each male (Thurow and Bjornn 1978). Average length tal Divide the subspecies occurs in the upper was 334 mm for females and 366 mm for males. A Kootenai River; the Clark Fork drainage in Montana similar population in Big Creek, Montana, included and Idaho downstream to the falls on the Fend Oreille 4.1 females for each male (Huston et al.
    [Show full text]
  • Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Aboriginal Interests & Use Study On
    Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Aboriginal Interests & Use Study on the Enbridge Gateway Pipeline An Assessment of the Impacts of the Proposed Enbridge Gateway Pipeline on the Carrier Sekani First Nations May 2006 Carrier Sekani Tribal Council i Aboriginal Interests & Use Study on the Proposed Gateway Pipeline ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council Aboriginal Interests & Use Study was carried out under the direction of, and by many members of the Carrier Sekani First Nations. This work was possible because of the many people who have over the years established the written records of the history, territories, and governance of the Carrier Sekani. Without this foundation, this study would have been difficult if not impossible. This study involved many community members in various capacities including: Community Coordinators/Liaisons Ryan Tibbetts, Burns Lake Band Bev Ketlo, Nadleh Whut’en First Nation Sara Sam, Nak’azdli First Nation Rosa McIntosh, Saik’uz First Nation Bev Bird & Ron Winser, Tl’azt’en Nation Michael Teegee & Terry Teegee, Takla Lake First Nation Viola Turner, Wet’suwet’en First Nation Elders, Trapline & Keyoh Holders Interviewed Dick A’huille, Nak’azdli First Nation Moise and Mary Antwoine, Saik’uz First Nation George George, Sr. Nadleh Whut’en First Nation Rita George, Wet’suwet’en First Nation Patrick Isaac, Wet’suwet’en First Nation Peter John, Burns Lake Band Alma Larson, Wet’suwet’en First Nation Betsy and Carl Leon, Nak’azdli First Nation Bernadette McQuarry, Nadleh Whut’en First Nation Aileen Prince, Nak’azdli First Nation Donald Prince, Nak’azdli First Nation Guy Prince, Nak’azdli First Nation Vince Prince, Nak’azdli First Nation Kenny Sam, Burns Lake Band Lillian Sam, Nak’azdli First Nation Ruth Tibbetts, Burns Lake Band Ryan Tibbetts, Burns Lake Band Joseph Tom, Wet’suwet’en First Nation Translation services provided by Lillian Morris, Wet’suwet’en First Nation.
    [Show full text]
  • Naches Watershed Washington
    Washington Naches Watershed HUC: 17030002 Rapid Watershed Assessment This assessment involves the collection of quantitative and qualitative information to develop a watershed profile, sufficient analysis of that information to make qualitative statements as to resource concerns and conditions, and the generation of information with which to make decisions about conservation needs and recommendations. These assessments are conducted through the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and by conservation planning teams working within the watershed, meeting with landowners and conservation groups, inventorying agricultural areas, assessing current levels of resource management, identifying conservation recommendations and, making qualitative estimates of the impacts of conservation on local resource concerns. October 2, 2006 1 Naches Watershed Introduction 717,048 Total Acres HUC# 17030003 The Naches Watershed is located in the Yakima River drainage in on the east side of the Cascade Mountain range. The Naches 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) subbasin is approximately 717,048 acres in size. The watershed is 20% privately owned and 80% publicly owned. The majority of the watershed is forest and cropland. Cropland is located mostly in the lower elevations. Agricultural enterprises include hay and pasture, orchards and small beef operations. The city of Naches makes up the largest urban area in the watershed. The majority of the watershed is located in Yakima County. Major resource concerns are soil erosion from forest roads, streambank erosion, impaired water quality, forest health issues, invasive weeds, and poor pasture condition. Primary natural resource technical assistance is provided by the Yakima NRCS Field Office, North Yakima Conservation District and the South Central Resource Conservation and Development Area.
    [Show full text]
  • Burns Lake Rural and Francois Lake (North Shore) Official Community Plan 1
    Burns Lake Rural and Francois Lake (North Shore) Official Community Plan 1 BURNS LAKE RURAL AND FRANCOIS LAKE (NORTH SHORE) OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW No. 1785, 2017 Schedule “A” Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako PLANNING DEPARTMENT RD 37 – 3 AVENUE PHONE (250) 692-3195 P.O. BOX 820 TOLL-FREE (800) 320-3339 BURNS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA FAX (250) 692-1220 V0J 1E0 EMAIL: [email protected] RDBN Bylaw No. 1785, 2016 Section 1: Introduction January 12, 2017 2 Burns Lake Rural and Francois Lake (North Shore) Official Community Plan Please note that this document (Schedule “A”) is one of three parts of the Burns Lake Rural and Francois Lake (North Shore) Official Community Plan. This Plan also includes the Land Use Designation Map (Schedule “B”) and the Ecological and Wildlife Values Map (Schedule “C”) to which this document refers. Both maps can be viewed at the Regional District office. If you wish to obtain a copy of either map, large format copying charges apply. The maps are also available on the Regional District’s website: www.rdbn.bc.ca. Section 1: Introduction RDBN Bylaw No. 1785, 2017 LIST OF OCP AMENDMENTS Area B, E Commencing 2018 LIST OF OCP AMENDMENTS # BYLAW NO ADOPTION DATE CONTENT FOLIO NO. 1 1834 June 21, 2018 Designation changed from 755/10391.100 RE to RR 2 1913 September 17, 2020 Designation changed from 755/10382.000 “Resource (RE)” to “Rural Residential (RR)” Burns Lake Rural and Francois Lake (North Shore) Official Community Plan 3 Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 4 1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Mount Baker, Washington
    WATER-QUALITY EFFECTS ON BAKER LAKE OF RECENT VOLCANIC ACTIVITY AT MOUNT BAKER, WASHINGTON GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER 1022-B Prepared in cooperation with the State of Washington Department of Ecology Water-Quality Effects on Baker Lake of Recent Volcanic Activity at Mount Baker, Washington By G. C. BORTLESON, R. T. WILSON, and B. L. FOXWORTHY VOLCANIC ACTIVITY AT MOUNT BAKER, WASHINGTON GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER 1022-B Prepared in cooperation with the State of Washington Department of Ecology UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE:1977 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CECIL D. ANDRUS, Secretary GEOLOGICAL SURVEY V. E. McKelvey, Director Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Bortleson, Gilbert Carl, 1940- Water-quality effects on Baker Lake of recent volcanic activity at Mount Baker, Washington. (Volcanic Activity at Mt. Baker) (Geologic Survey Professional Paper 1022-B) Bibliography: p. 30. Supt.ofDocs.no.: I 19.16:1022-6 1. Water quality-Washington (State)--Baker Lake. 2. Volcanism-Washington (State). 3. Baker, Mount, Wash. I. Wilson, Reed T., joint author. II. Foxworthy, Bruce, La Verne, 1925- joint author. III. Washington (State). Dept. of Ecology. IV. Title. V. Series: Volcanic activity at Mount Baker, Washington. VI. Series: United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 1022-B. TD224.W2B67 363.6'1 77-21097 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 Stock Number 024-001-03008-0 CONTENTS Conversion factors _________________________. Ill Quality of surface waters draining to Baker Lake ______B16 Abstract__________________________________. Bl Water in Sherman Crater __________________ 16 Introduction ______________________________. 1 Boulder Creek and other streams _____________.
    [Show full text]