Wild Atlantic Salmon Watersheds

The rate and magnitude of environmental change present a threat to freshwater fish populations. In Atlantic Canada the impacts to the freshwater ecosystems will arise through elevated water temperatures, alterations in precipitation, variability in ice cover and frequency of natural and man-made disturbances. In addition, temporal and spatial changes to precipitation alter seasonal flow patterns having negative effects on the population.
The practical applications will enable scientists, managers, and local watershed stakeholders to; (1) understand better the connections between physical processes, life history and habitat sensitivity; (2) acknowledge and understand the connections between representative data, river processes, evaluation of key attributes, change scenarios, impacts of change, and trade-offs and decision-making in the planning and design process; (3) become aware of adaption options that can minimize risks to species and habitat; (4) provide project monitoring and evaluation, and foster consistent reporting; and (5) promote best practices for effective future river planning.

Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Van Zyll de Jong

Student:

Partner:

Atlantic Salmon Federation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program: