Principal Investigator:Maier, Kris Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to determine what fish species are present in the Arctic Red River Headwaters (AARH), and what areas in the Arctic Red River Headwaters are important fish habitats.
The intent is to use varying fisheries assessment techniques (angling, electofishing and gillnetting) to assess various suitable habitats in the ARRH for the presence of fish. Sites will b...
Principal Investigator:Maier, Kris Licensed Year(s):2016
2015
2014 Summary:
The research team seek to build on the 2014 success in monitoring habitats and using electrofishing to assess juvenile Dolly Varden occupancy. Specific objectives include: 1) to continue implementing a community-based monitoring program to monitor essential habitats; 2) to further delineate the spatial distribution of juvenile char in the Fish Creek watershed; and, 3) to establish a length at age ...
Principal Investigator:Maier, Kris Licensed Year(s):
2011
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are:
1) to re-assess the anadromous component of the known Vittrekwa River Dolly Varden char population;
2) to investigate & assess other potential suitable Dolly Varden habitat; and
3) to confirm the presence of Dolly Varden char in the Stony Creek watershed.
For the Vittrekwa River the research team plans to construct a fixed weir which will trap se...
Principal Investigator:Maier, Kris Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
This is a community-driven collaborative project. The Gwichya RRC is the project manager. The community asked for this research to be completed and the GRRB and ENR are providing logistical and technical support. All hiring will be done in the community to maximize community involvement and benefits.
The goals of this study are to:
1) Collect baseline vegetation data in habitats around Travai...