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2003.4.4.5.03 · File · 1988-1989
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of correspondence relating to the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program. Includes a project plan for the Juvenile Chinook Salmon Overwintering Habitat study, NFCP correspondence to the DFO Technical Committee Members, a copy of the "1988-89 Nechako River Program Rationale", and a draft copy of the NFCP "Preliminary Proposal 1989/90 for the Juvenile Outmigration Monitoring".

2003.4.4.6.02 · File · 1994
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of Dr. Don Alderdice's submissions to the British Columbia Utilities Commission Kemano Completion Project Public Review. Includes Alderdice's expert witness testimony "Kemano Completion Project--Nechako River: A Summary Statement". Also includes written evidence filed with the Commission in relation to his expert witness testimony: copies of his CV, his affidavit filed in the court proceedings between Rivers Defense Coalition and Alcan, and a copy of "Assessment of the Influence of Gas Supersaturation on Salmonids in the Nechako River in Relation to Kemano Completion".

2003.4.4.6.06 · File · 1992-1994
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of photocopied documents from various sources sent to Shirvell from John Hummel, a researcher for the Cheslatta Band. Includes copies of internal DFO memoranda; the "Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21, 1952" by Mike Robertson"; anti-Kemano material written by Dana Wagg and John Hummel, Cheslatta Band researchers; a photocopy of correspondence from the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations containing "Comment on the Kemano Completion Project Guidelines Order"; a copy of a "Proposal for an Agreement between the Government Commission of the Gitksan Wet'suwet'en People and the Vera Corporation regarding the Nanika River Project: A Plan for Partial Development of the Hydroelectric Power Potential of the Nanika River in Northwestern British Columbia"; copies of newspaper clippings, news releases, and backgrounders; the 1993 "Cheslatta Band Submission to the Standing Committee on Forestry and Fisheries"; and copies of documents received by the Cheslatta Band through Access to Information legislation.

BCUC Exhibit #135
2003.4.4.6.09 · File · Oct. 1993
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a copy of Alcan's "Kemano Completion Project Outline", which was presented as Exhibit 135 at the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project.

2003.4.4.6.10 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of Exhibits 201a-351 (incomplete) provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project and a partial index of the BCUC exhibits. Includes: "1991/92 Budget from Ministry of Environment for Nechako Kemano Completion Project Flow Mitigation/Compensation" (ex. #201a); "Document by D.W. Chapman entitled "Nechako River Flow Regime: A Report to the Court", dated January 27, 1987 (ex. #259); "Amended Statement of Defence to Amended Counterclaim in Number C803064: Attorney-General of Canada Vs. Aluminum Company of Canada and Attorney-General of B.C.", dated February 26, 1986 (ex. #280); "Pages 1 and 2 of Memorandum from M. Fretwell to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, regarding Nechako Court Action - Possible Remedial Measures to Maintain Productivity at Low Flows", dated June 25, 1987 (ex. #291); Article by A.B. Nehring and A.M. Anderson from Rivers magazine entitled "Determination of Population-Limiting Critical Salmonid Habitats in Colorado Streams Using the Physical Habitat Simulation System", dated January 1993 (ex. #301); Article by I. G. Jowett from North American Journal of Fisheries Management magazine entitled "Models of the Abundance of Large Brown Trout in New Zealand Rivers", dated 1992 (ex. #302); "Memorandum from D.L. Deans to A. Bell-Irving, regarding Nechako Settlement Agreement-Tributary Inflows", dated March 29, 1988 (ex. #314); "Submission by J. Kelly", dated April 27, 1994 (ex. #337); Comments by Dr. P.A. Larkin on the Discussion Paper entitled "Toward a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project", dated April 12, 1984 (ex. #339); and "Letter from T.L. Perry of the Sierra Club of Western Canada to Dr. P.A. Larkin", dated December 7, 1983 (ex. #351).

BCUC Exhibit #352
2003.4.4.6.11 · File · 1994
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a copy of "Curriculum Vitae of Department of Fisheries and Oceans Witnesses on the Nechako River Panel", which was presented as Exhibit 352 at the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project.

2003.4.4.6.13 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 356-376 (incomplete) provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: graphs entitled "Comparison of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Base Flow Regime and Alcan Smelters and Chemicals ltd.'s Proposed Flow Regime" (ex. #356); "Letter from D. Morton, President of Alcan Smelters and Chemicals ltd. to The Honourable T. Siddon, regarding Attorney General of Canada Vs. Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. and the Province of B.C.", dated July 21, 1987 (ex. #362); "Submission Presented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to the Comptroller of Water Rights of B.C. Department of Lands at Victoria, B.C.", dated October 31 , 1949 (ex. #371); Report by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Temperature Changes in the Nechako River and their Effects on the Salmon Populations", dated February 6, 1952 (ex. #373); "Graph of Nechako River Regulated Monthly Flows from 1930 to 1985" (ex. #375); and volume 1 of a document by the Fisheries and Marine Service and the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission entitled "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development", dated February, 1979 (ex. #376).

BCUC Exhibits #377-385
2003.4.4.6.14 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 377-385 provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: "Letter from J.R. Haig of Department of Justice to D. McK. Brown and D.M.M. Goldie of Russell and DuMoulin, regarding Attorney General of Canada Vs. Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.", dated August 20, 1980 (ex. #377); "Terms of Reference by Alcan Joint Technical Committee", dated February 9, 1982 (ex. #378); "Memorandum from L.A. Russell to A. Bell-Irving, regarding Summary of Proceedings of a Workshop on Methodologies for Determining Flows for Fish Maintenance", dated May 28, 1982 (ex. #379); document by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Toward a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project: A Discussion Paper", dated January, 1994 (ex. #380a); errata of document by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Toward a Fish Habitat Decision on the Kemano Completion Project: A Discussion Paper", dated February, 1994 (ex. #380b); a document by the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission entitled "Potential Effects of the Kemano Completion Project on Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Salmon", dated 1983 (ex. #381); "Memorandum from L. Tousignant and J.C. Davis to K.C.C. Stein of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, regarding Issues Requiring Corporate Direction", dated October 10, 1984 (ex. #382a); "Memorandum from the Director General of Program Planning to Assistant Deputy
Ministers, regarding Summary Notes from [their] Meeting on Kemano with Stein, October 25, 1984", dated November 9, 1984 (#ex. 382b); "Memorandum from A. Bell-Irving and W.J. Schouwenburg to Dr. N.W. Faulkner, regarding Future of the Kemano Task Force", dated November 7, 1984 (ex. #383); "Letter from A. Bell-Irving of Department of Fisheries and Oceans to D.H.G. Abelson of Ministry of Environment, Fish and Wildlife, regarding Fisheries Management Plan- Upper Nechako River", dated March 26, 1985 (ex. #384); and "Letter from C.W. Shinners to W.J. Rich of Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd., regarding 1985 Injunction Flow, Nechako River", dated April 29, 1985 (ex. #385).

BCUC Exhibits #400-409
2003.4.4.6.16 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 400-409 provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: "Notes of M. Healey of Strangway Working Group" (ex. #400); Flow Graph entitled "Framework to Achieve Nechako System Chinook Production Goal" (ex. #401); article by C.M. Tarzwell from American Fisheries Society Journal entitled "Experimental Evidence on the Value of Trout Stream Improvement in Michigan" (ex. #402); article by C.M. Tarzwell from Third North American Wildlife Conference entitled "An Evaluation of the Methods and Results of Stream Improvement in the Southwest" (ex. #403); article by R.I. Hunt from Transactions of the American Fisheries Society entitled "A Long-Term Evaluation of Trout Habitat Development and Its Relation to Improving Management-Related Research", dated May, 1970 (ex. #404); document by R. House of the Bureau of Land Management in Salem, Oregon entitled "Evaluation of Improvement Techniques for Salmonid Spawning" (ex. #405); document by J.P. West entitled "Enhancement of Salmon and Steelhead Spawning and Rearing Conditions in the Scott and Salmon Rivers, California" (ex. #406); document by J.W. Anderson et. al. entitled "Design, Placement and Fish Use of lnstream Structures in Southwestern Oregon" (ex. #407); document by T.E. Nickelson et. al. entitled "Effectiveness of Selected Stream Improvement Techniques to Create Suitable Summer and Winter Rearing Habitat for Juvenile Coho Salmon in Oregon Coastal Streams", dated March 18, 1991 (ex. #408); and a document by W.R. Meehan entitled "Influences of Forest and Rangeland Management on Salmonid Fishes and Their Habitats", dated 1991 (ex. #409).

BCUC Exhibit #410
2003.4.4.6.17 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a copy of "Index of Exhibits for Evidence of D. Deans", which was presented as Exhibit 410 at the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project.

2003.4.4.6.18 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 412-425 provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: "Hard Copy of Overheads of Dr. M.J. Bradford" (ex. #412); "Additional Hard Copy of Overheads of Dr. M.J. Bradford" (ex. #412a); article by Dr. M.A. Henderson et. al. from Geo Journal magazine entitled "Probable Consequences of Climate Change on Freshwater Production of Adams River Sockeye Salmon", dated 1992 (ex. #414); Document by M.S. Henderson and A.J. Cass entitled "Effect of Smolt Size on Smolt-to-Adult Survival for Chilko Lake Sockeye Salmon", dated May 22 1990 (ex. #415); "Hard Copy of Overheads of I. Williams" (ex. #416); "Notes of Jenkins, regarding Nechako River Working Group" (ex. #417); table entitled "Escapements of Chinook Salmon to the Fraser River, Data from Fairwell et. al. 1987" (ex. #418); "Hard Copy of Overheads of P. Saxvik" (ex. #420); document by P. Saxvik entitled "Fraser River Canyon Fish Passage Summary Report (June 1988) Updated October 1989" (ex. #421); document by P. Saxvik entitled "Temperatures in the Nechako River'', dated March, 1994 (ex. #423); "Hard Copy of Overheads of M. Healey" (ex. #424); and a document by S.G. Hinch et. al. entitled "Climate Change and Ocean Energetics of Fraser River Sockeye" (ex. #425).

2003.4.4.6.19 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 426-439 provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: a document by S.G. Hinch et. al. entitled "Potential Effects of Climate Change on Biomass of Adult Fraser River Sockeye Salmon" (ex. #426); "Memorandum from C. D. Levings to M. Fretwell, regarding Nechako Court Action - Possible Remedial Measures to Maintain Productivity at Low Flows", dated July 15, 1987 (ex. #427a); letter from W.J. Rich of Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. to J.H.C. Walker, dated October 5, 1993, and document by Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. entitled "Nechako Reservoir Kemano Project: Release to the Cheslatta River Summary Report", dated October, 1992 (ex. #428); table entitled "Pre-spawning Mortality in Nechako River Sockeye 1950 to 1993" (ex. #430); document by P. Gilhousen of the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission entitled "Pre-Spawning Mortalities of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River System and Possible Causal Factors", dated 1990 (ex. #431); "Expert Report of I.V. Williams, regarding Water Temperatures in the Nechako River" (ex. 432); "Memorandum from D. Alderdice et. al. of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to G. Ennis, regarding their Position on Nechako River Flows", dated February 13, 1986 (ex. #433); "Various Expert Witness Reports of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans" (ex. 437a-j); and an article by J. Winton and R. Hilborn from the North American Journal of Fisheries Management entitled "Lessons from Supplementation of Chinook Salmon in B.C.", dated February 1994 (ex. #439).

2003.4.4.6.21 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 442-464 (incomplete) provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: a "Memorandum from Assistant Deputy Ministers to Deputy Minister of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, regarding Funding Requirements Resulting from Alcan Agreement", dated December 15, 1987 (ex. #442); document by L. Jaremovic and D. Rowland of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Compilation and Analysis of Nechako River Spawning Escapement and Carcass Recovery Data 1983 to 1986", dated January, 1987 (ex. #443a); article by R.W. Kraft of Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. entitled "Investigations of the Effect of the Power Development on Fisheries" (ex. #444); "Memorandum from J.P. Tuyttens of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to T. Taylor, Regional Supervisor of Fisheries, regarding Kenney Dam Closure and Observations Following Same", dated November 10, 1952 (ex. #445); "Memorandum from C. Clarke to R. Bell-Irving of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, regarding Expert Reports for Nechako Court Action - Temperature Requirements for Juvenile Chinook Salmon, dated May 29, 1986 (ex. #446); "Memorandum from J.G. Stockner and K. Shortreed to S. Samis, regarding Volume 21 - Water Quality", dated September 26, 1984 (ex. #450); document by S.A. McFarlane entitled "Utilization of the Nechako River by Chinook Salmon" by S.A. McFarlane (ex. #452); "Memorandum from P.S. Chamut to P. Asselin, regarding Nechako Steering Committee Meeting", dated January 31, 1990 (ex. #455); "Memorandum from R. Bell-Irving to C.L. Dominy, regarding Minister's Request for Technical Briefing", dated May 27, 1987 (ex. #457); "Document on Salmon Streams by Fishery Officers - Nechako and Stellako Rivers" (ex. #458); "Minutes of Technical Discussions of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at Yellow Point, Vancouver Island, regarding Nechako River Flows", dated April 23, 1987 (ex. #461); "Memorandum from Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to P. Asselin, regarding Migratory Bird Sanctuary - Nechako River", dated September 9, 1987 (ex. #462); document by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans entitled "Application of the EARP Guidelines to the Kemano Completion Project" (ex. #463); and "Tapes of the Minimum and Maximum Daily Water Temperatures of the Nechako River at Finmoore and Stuart River Above Nechako River from 1988 to 1993" (ex. #464).

2003.4.4.6.23 · File · [1994]
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of exhibits 500-531 (incomplete) provided for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review of the Kemano Completion Project. Includes: a document by T.G. Brown et. al. entitled "Availability of Juvenile Chinook Salmon to Predators Along the Margins of the Nechako and Stuart Rivers, B.C.", dated January 1994 (ex. #500); maps from the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program entitled "Airphoto Mosaics: Nechako River from Kenney Dam to Vanderhoof" (ex. #520); document by P.A. Slaney entitled "In-Stream Engineering of Fish Habitat Structures in a Large Regulated Central B.C. River" (ex. #521); document by P .A. Slaney et. al. entitled "Debris Structure Placements and Whole-River Fertilization For Salmon ids in a Large Regulated Stream in B.C.", dated 1991 (ex. #522); and a "Submission by H. Brooks" (ex. #531).

2003.4 · Collection · 1980-1997

Collection consists of records regarding the Kemano Completion Project collected by four scientists that were involved in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans review of Alcan’s project. The majority of the material consists of copies of publications related to the scientists’ research and activities, many of which were written or annotated by them, such as reprints of journal articles, draft scientific reports, government publications, and newspaper clippings. Original scientific research records comprise raw data, field notes, memoranda, and draft reports. Includes correspondence regarding the Nechako River court action between DFO, Alcan, and the province and scientific reports that were created in anticipation of the case. Also includes significant material emanating from the British Columbia Utilities Commission Kemano Completion Project Public Review, such as correspondence, BCUC newsletters and news releases, exhibits and evidence submitted to the review panel, documents produced for the hearings, and final reports. In addition, includes records and publications relating to various other groups affected by the Kemano Completion Project or arising because of it, such as the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, the Rivers Defense Coalition, the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program, the Nechako Watershed Council, the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund, and the Nechako River Alliance.

Alderdice, Don
2003.4.1.06 · File · 1980-1983
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of miscellaneous reports, research material, memoranda and correspondence related to Total Gas Pressure (TGP) research and/or flow analysis research. Includes copies of the following reports: "Effect of Elevated Water Temperatures on Infectious Diseases of Salmonids, Particularly Chinook Salmon" by G.R. Bell; and "Experience in Michigan with Gas Supersaturation" by Harry Westers.

2003.4.1.07 · File · 1984
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of miscellaneous reports, research material, memoranda and correspondence related to Total Gas Pressure (TGP) research and/or flow analysis research. Includes copies of the following reports: "Precis on Total Gas Pressure Research" by D.F. Alderdice and J.O.T. Jensen; "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development: Volume 2, Physical and Hydrological Studies" prepared by Envirocon Ltd.; and "Statement on the Significance of Excess Total Dissolved Gas Pressure to Juvenile Salmonids" by D.F. Alderdice.

Kemano Task Force
2003.4.1.12 · File · 1984-1990
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists predominately of memoranda between members of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Kemano Task Force and outgoing correspondence from the Task Force members. The Kemano Completion Task Force was directed by R. Bell-Irving. Includes a draft outline of "Resource Activities Required for the Nechako Court Case and Possible Joint Technical Meetings" from F.C. Boyd. Also includes various records regarding the Kemano Task Force Report.

2003.4.1.14 · File · Jan. 1985
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a published copy of the Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences No. 1386, entitled "Assessment of the Influence of Gas Supersaturation on Salmonids in the Nechako River in Relation to Kemano Completion" written by Alderdice and Jensen of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Also includes final drafts of the work and memoranda related to its publication.

2003.4.1.34 · File · 1991-1993
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of correspondence and reports from John Hummel and Dana Wagg, Cheslatta Band researchers. Also includes clippings; anti-Kemano propaganda material; copies of Alcan correspondence; "The Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21, 1952"; "Chronology of the Cheslatta Lake Flooding and Subsequent Surrender, Moving and Relocation of the Cheslatta Indian Band as Gleaned from Original Letters, Documents, Interviews, and other Printed and Written Material" compiled by Mike Robertson in 1991; "Kemano 2 Update" report by Dana Wagg; and "Kemanogate: Secret DFO probe quashed, Tapes destroyed" by Dana Wagg.

2003.4.1.43 · File · 1994-1996
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of records relating to the development of the Siddon v. Mair court case. Includes a document written by Alderdice entitled "Notes on Controversy between T. Siddon and Rafe Mair", clippings, correspondence from Connell Lightbody Barristers and Solicitors regarding the case, the 'Statement of Claim' for the Siddon v. Mair case, Alderdice's notes, and the "Statement of Dr. Donald Alderdice" for the case.

2003.4.2.06 · File · 25 Jun. 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a copy of a memorandum from Fretwell to Levings, Healey and Shirvell regarding "Nechako Court Action - Possible Remedial Measures to Maintain Productivity at Low Flows". Includes two attached documents entitled "Proposed Nechako River Monitoring and Remedial Measures" and "Summary of Remedial Measures Options".

2003.4.3.012 · File · 1980
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a draft paper from B.D. Tutty entitled "Utilization of Chinook Salmon Rearing in the Upper Nechako River", a paper by S.A. Macfarlane entitled "Utilization of the Nechako River by Chinook Salmon", and a summary of observation made and data recorded on rearing chinook salmon fry in the Nechako River by Department of Fisheries and Oceans' staff during field trips conducted from April 29 to May 2, 1980 and from June 23-29, 1980.

2003.4.3.018 · File · 1984-1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of copies of documents obtained by the Cheslatta Carrier Nation under the Access to Information Act. Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and memoranda from the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; Alcan Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.; Department of Fisheries and Oceans; and Cheslatta Band. Also includes DFO review sheets for their review of Kemano Completion documents and a paper by W.T. Stanbury entitled "Notes on the Analysis of Risk in the DFO-Alcan Case".

1987 Settlement Agreement
2003.4.3.024 · File · 14 Sept. 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a copy of the 1987 settlement agreement between Alcan Aluminum Limited; Canada, represented by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; and British Columbia, represented by the Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Also includes an annotated copy of the "Summary Report of the Nechako River Working Group" and a news release regarding the settlement agreement.

Tahtsa Narrows dredging
2003.4.3.042 · File · 1993
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of reference material regarding the Tahtsa Narrows dredging. Includes copied pages from Envirocon's Vol. 20 on reservoir levels pre- and post-Kemano, a sampling summary report for Tahtsa Narrows, a report entitled "Studies of the Fish Fauna and Benthic Invertebrate Populations of Tahtsa Narrows, Nechako Reservoir, British Columbia", and a report entitled "Studies of the Fish Fauna of West Tahtsa Lake, Nechako Reservoir, British Columbia".