| ID |
2882 |
| Citation |
Vasquez, Jose, Dale Muir (2008) Nechako River at Vanderhoof Hydrodynamic model upgrade Final Report, northwest hydraulic consultants. Prepared for BC Ministry of Environment, RioTinto Alcan, and Carrier Sekani Tribal Council. |
| Organization |
Ministry of Environment; RioTinto Alcan; Carrier Sekani Tribal Council |
| URL |
http://nechakowhitesturgeon.org/uploads/files/34623_Nechako_River_2D_Final.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
In order to assess future habitat restoration works in a sturgeon spawning reach in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof, a depth-averaged flow model of the braided reach upstream from Burrard Avenue Bridge was developed in 2006 using limited low flow data. This model has been updated using additional bathymetric and flow data gathered during high flows in summer 2007. The updated model extends an additional 3 km downstream from the Burrard Bridge into the meandering reach of the Nechako River. Flow data measured with an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP); as well as water level measurements was used to verify the model for high flows. The model provided good results for both water depth and velocity when compared with measured data, proving it can be a valuable tool to identify potential links between sturgeon spawning preference and flow hydraulics, as well as for assessing future potential habitat restoration measures. |
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Report |
| Regional Watershed |
Nechako River |
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