| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The purpose of this document is to provide, to the extent possible, pre-determined communications and flow reduction strategies (i.e., ramping rates, timing), and monitoring/response actions related to planned and emergency flow changes from DDM. This protocol defines a systematic approach for establishing communications between BC Hydro, regulatory agencies - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), First Nations interests, as well as appropriate strategies for flow reduction implementation, monitoring, mitigation and reporting based on information gained both locally and through a review of available literature. It is expected that gaps in understanding will continue to be addressed throughout the WUP monitoring phase. The protocol takes a conservative approach to flow change decision making, focusing on slow flow reduction rates and assessing fish stranding impacts, with a long-term objective to develop appropriate operational and other mitigation strategies to manage fish stranding impacts associated with DDM operations. |
