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ID	1619
Citation	Biochronology of Wild-Recruited Nechako White Sturgeon
Organization	Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund
URL	http://www.neef.ca/projects/biochronology-of-wild-recruited-nechako-white-sturgeon/17
Abstract/Description or Keywords	This two-phase project seeks to understand the physical and biological conditions in the river over the last 40 years that have supported the occasional recruitment and subsequent survival and growth of juvenile Nechako White sturgeon. Phase one will be focussed on ageing of juvenile sturgeon fin ray samples collected in the Nechako River since 1967 and comparing the recruitment patterns with biotic and abiotic factors that can affect success. Using year of birth, phase two will examine patterns of survival and growth in the context environmental conditions that have supported survival and good growth. Results will allow the Recovery Team and FFSBC to calibrate future release of juveniles by understanding trends in growth and survival as they relate to biotic and abiotic conditions in the Nechako River. Results will also enable better planning of habitat restoration measures in the spawning reach at Vanderhoof aimed at enabling natural recruitment.
Information Type	Project
Regional Watershed	Nechako River
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Project status	Completed
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