Inventory And Capture Methods

Description:

A detailed three-day overview of 26 standard adult and juvenile salmonid inventory methods. Participants complete advanced fish population estimation procedures; two-pass removal (electrofishing, pole seining); Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) (using minnow traps); and Mark-Recapture Estimation.

Class vs Field:

Class: 0.5 days; Field: 2.5 days

Objective:

This program will train personnel to be capable to conduct detailed (and quantitative) fish inventories for a wide variety of applications, including; inventories, impact assessments, environmental monitoring, stream crossing assessment, and evaluation of fish habitat restoration projects.

Prerequisites:

None. Ideally, participants have current and valid Electrofishing certification.

You Supply:

Leak-proof chestwaders, polarized sunglasses, hat with a brin, wading belt, non-slip footwear, appropriate personal field gear (e.g., rain jacket, etc.).

Course Schedule:

Course schedule information is available here.

Registration:

Registration information is available here.

Arranging a delivery in your community:

Groups and/or individuals wishing to set-up a delivery of this course in their community can do so by contacting:

Darren Hebert, NREP Manager
Phone: 250-740-6377
Fax: 250-740-6480
email: Darren.Hebert@viu.ca