Development of Annual Salmonid Productivity Assessment Program for Nicola River Watershed


Year 2006
Proponent Nicola Tribal Association
Project type Fisheries
FSWP funding source DFO Fraser Basin Initiative
Grant amount $15,422
Total project value $22,823
ID number 2006 D SIFM 1

Location: Thompson, Merritt, BC

Project Summary

To review and synthesize past and current adult assessment projects, enhancement programs, smolt monitoring programs, and stock assessment information for the Nicola River Watershed.
To support the development of a wild salmonid productivity assessment program for the Nicola River Watershed.


Final Results

The report provides a review of the current state of knowledge of early-run Chinook, coho and steelhead stocks of the Nicola/Coldwater system, with an emphasis on coho because of its relative importance in the system. It gives a brief overview of key watershed issues affecting the well-being of these stocks, and subsequently provides a review of the current state of knowledge on juvenile production, marine survival, harvest rates, adult returns, and stock enhancement works. This is followed by a brief review of key information gaps in our knowledge of these stocks and why it is important to fill them. The report concludes outlining a research strategy to help close the information gaps needed for better management of these threatened salmonid stocks.