Aerial view of Prince George featuring roadways and the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers.
Annotation on verso: “Prince George from air 1936”.
Aerial view of Prince George featuring roadways and the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers.
Annotation on verso: “Prince George from air 1936”.
Image depicts a cutbank on the Nechako River in Prince George, B.C.
Subseries consists predominantly of publications and draft publications written by Cole Shirvell. Also includes maps, photographs, raw data, field notes, and correspondence and reports regarding field work.
Shirvell, ColeFile consists of a notebook containing raw data regarding water chemistry, physical parameters of streams, and electrofishing results gathered by Cole Shirvell while he was at the University of Otago.
Series consists of Hartman’s records and collected material related to his activities as a research scientist, particularly his involvement in the Kemano Completion Project. The majority of the material consists of copies of publications related to Hartman’s research, many of which were written or annotated by him, such as reprints of journal articles, draft scientific reports, government publications, and newspaper clippings. 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 the final report. In addition, includes records and publications relating to the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program, the Nechako Watershed Council, the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund, and the Nechako River Alliance.
Hartman, Gordon FredricFile consists of "Kemano II Environmental Studies: Nechako River". Item is a photocopy of an annotated draft. Includes copies of pull-out maps and figures.
Series consists of Shirvell’s records and collected material related to his activities as a research scientist, particularly his involvement in the Kemano Completion Project. Shirvell’s records are arranged into six subseries:
File consists of various maps depicting areas in the Nechako watershed. Includes maps created by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Survey and Mapping Branch of Nulki Lake, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Big Bend Creek, and Hallett Lake. Also includes a BC Ministry of Environment Surveys and Resource Mapping Branch map of Tachick Lake.
File consists of a photocopy of chapter 11 of "Pacific Salmon: Management for People", edited by Derek Ellis and published by the University of Victoria in 1977. The excerpted chapter, written by J.H. Mundie, is entitled "Concluding Remarks: The Problem in its Setting".
Series consists of Mundie’s records and collected material related to the Kemano Completion Project. Mainly includes copies of publications related to Mundie’s research and activities, such as reprints of journal articles, scientific reports, and government publications. Also includes a small portion of correspondence and internal DFO memoranda regarding the Nechako River court action.
Mundie, J. HaroldFile consists of a copy of a reprint from the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (vol. 6, iss. 1) entitled "Morphological Effects of Interbasin River Diversions".
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 5: Salmon Studies on Nanika and Morice Rivers and Morice Lake" by Bruce Shepherd.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 3: Chinook Salmon Studies on the Nechako River". Annotated by Gordon Hartman.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 4: Limnology of Morice Lake" by T.R. Cleugh and B.C. Lawley.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 1: Summary". Annotated by Gordon Hartman.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 6: Hydrographical Studies Associated with Salmon in the Nanika and Morice Rivers" by R.A. Robertson, B.R. Eliasen, and O.K. Johansen.
File consists of "Assessment of the Impact of the Kemano II Proposal on the Fish and Wildlife Resources of the Nanika-Kidprice and Morice Systems". Includes appendices to the report with raw data.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 2: Sockeye Salmon Studies on the Nechako River". Annotated by Gordon Hartman.
File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 7: The Economic and Social Impact of the Kemano II Hydroelectric Project on British Columbia's Fisheries Resources" by William Sinclair.
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, DonFile 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.
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.
Subseries primarily consists of reports and publications created by Envirocon Limited, the environmental consultants contracted by Alcan for the Kemano Completion Project environmental assessment. Also includes records created by Envirocon, Alcan, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans regarding joint meetings and Envirocon's scientific methodology.
Shirvell, ColeFile consists of a draft copy of a report by Envirocon entitled "Preliminary Results of Chinook Salmon Studies in the Nechako River: Volume 1 - Interim Report".
Subseries consists of records concerning the Nechako River court action that began in 1980 and ended in 1987 with a settlement agreement. The case (Attorney General of Canada vs. Attorney General of British Columbia vs. Alcan Aluminum) was in regard to the increased need for water rights to the Nechako River as a result of Alcan's Kemano Completion Project.
Shirvell, ColeFile predominately consists of correspondence relating to the Canada v. Alcan case. Includes an affidavit for the case, correspondence to and from legal counsel, a photocopy of Envirocon's "Review of the 1984 Nechako River Hydrothermal Monitoring and Control Program" sent from Alcan, and internal DFO memoranda.
File consists of multiple reports for water temperature monitoring data and its analysis for the Nechako and Fraser River watershed for the years 1981, 1982 and 1983. All reports by Philip Gilhousen in association with the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission.
File consists of report entitled "Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Fry and Smolt Enumeration/Marking Project, Nechako and Quesnel/Horsefly Rivers, B.C." by W.R. Olmsted, P.W. Delaney, T.L. Slaney and G.A. Vigers of EVS Consultants for DFO.
Series consists of Alderdice’s records and collected material related to the Kemano Completion Project and his activities as a fisheries biologist. Early material includes research records on total gas pressure and flow analysis research, particularly in regards to the Nechako River, which Alderdice was working on in anticipation of the Nechako River court action. Records regarding the Nechako River court action range from 1984 to 1987, and include correspondence, internal DFO memoranda, and legal documents. Records created by Alderdice after his retirement from DFO in 1987 document his involvement with the British Columbia Utilities Commission Kemano Completion Project Public Review and his connection to the Siddon v. Mair court case. Also includes copies of publications related to Alderdice’s research and activities, such as reprints of journal articles, scientific reports, government publications, and newspaper clippings.
Alderdice, DonFile consists of newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles from various British Columbia newspapers, newsletters and magazines. Includes an original "Salmonid Enhancement Newsletter" (vol. 5 no. 3, 1980); a copy of the Telka Foundation Newsletter (vol. 6 no. 1, 1983); clippings from the Prince Rupert Daily News, among others; and handwritten notes.
File consists of a paper written by W.G. Hazelwood entitled "Alcan Environmental Baseline Studies: A Critique".
File consists of a photocopy of a report prepared for DFO by Lister et al. entitled "Salmonid Enhancement Baseline Investigations at Stuart River, British Columbia: Part I - 1980 Juvenile Chinook Salmon Study (Volume I)".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Determination of Useable Chinook Rearing Habitat in the Nechako River".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Investigation of the Sensitivity of Average Power Flows to Various Definitions of Existing Stock Size".
File consists of copies of raw Nechako River transect data formatted for use in the MOD-WSP program. Includes measurements of depth, substrate, cover, and velocity.
File consists of final drafts of the Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences No. 1127 regarding thermal requirements for Chinook Salmon, written for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Possible Methods of Modelling Salmonid Habitat".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Methods for the Determination of Spawning and Incubation Flow Requirements of Chinook Salmon".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Possible Criteria for the Evaluation of Usable Salmonid Habitat".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "The Early Life-History of Chinook Salmon in the Nechako River, B.C. During 1981 and 1982".
File consists of correspondence between Envirocon, Alcan, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Includes correspondence from the DFO's Alcan Joint Task Force Committee, meeting agendas, materials from presentations by Envirocon/Alcan to DFO, and internal DFO memoranda.
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Documentation of the Habitat Modelling Process".
File consists of a draft copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Habitat Preferences and Densities of Juvenile Salmonids in the Morice River During September, 1982".
File consists of a paper by Robert Milhous entitled "The Envirocon and IFG Physical Habitat Simulation Models".
File consists of a partial photocopy of Envirocon's "Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development: Information and Rationale Used to Determine Fish Protection Measures - Nanika and Morice Rivers". Includes the following sections: "Material Presented on 15 March 1983"; "Considerations Made in Deriving Flow Recommendations for the Morice River"; and "Considerations Made in Deriving Flow Recommendations for the Nanika River".
File consists of an annotated draft copy of Shirvell's "Review of Incremental-Type Methodology for Assessing Reduced Streamflows and Its Application to Alcan's Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development".
File consists of a copy of DFO's report on "Biological Engineering Studies Conducted on the Nechako River During 1980, 1981 and 1982". Includes accompanying memoranda regarding the studies and editorial comments.
File consists of a copy of an Aluminum Company of Canada Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development Technical Memorandum by Envirocon entitled "Chinook Salmon Spawning, Incubation and Emergence Studies in the Nechako River, B.C. During 1980-1981".
File consists of a photocopy of an Envirocon graphs and tables, possibly copies of overheads used in a presentation entitled "A Comparison of the Results from Habitat-ENV with Results from Habitat (IFG)".
File consists of a copy of the paper by Shirvell and Morantz entitled "Assessment of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology for Atlantic Salmon in Nova Scotia". Also includes a review of the paper by Robert T. Milhous, annotated with the thoughts of Cole Shirvell.