File consists of a National Research Canada reprint of a Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (vol. 50, no. 6) article by Schwarz et al. entitled "Estimating Salmon Spawning Escapement Using Capture-Recapture Methods".
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 5: Fish Resources of the Nechako River System Baseline Information" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 21: Nechako River and Fraser Assessment Areas Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 19: Morice-Bulkley and Skeena Assessment Areas Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 18: Lower Nanika Assessment Area Environmental Impact Assessment" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 16: Environmental Impact Assessment Methods and Criteria" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan.
File consists of an original copy of "Environmental Studies Associated with the Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development - Volume 15: Environmental Planning and Project Design" by Envirocon prepared for Alcan. Annotated by Cole Shirvell.
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.
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 slide print-outs for a joint presentation by Cheslatta Carrier Nation and Alcan to the federal government in Ottawa entitled "Enhancing the Environment of the Nechako Watershed".
File consists of a reprint of Mundie and Crabtree's article, "Effects on Sediments and Biota of Cleaning a Salmonid Spawning Channel". Also includes a note to Alderdice from Mundie and a humourous note regarding the article entitled "Excerpts from: Critical Reviews of 'Effects on sediments...etc."
File consists of a photocopy of Rimmer et al.'s article, "Effects of Temperature and Season on the Position Holding Performance of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)", from the Canadian Journal of Zoology (Vol. 63).
File consists of a photocopy of a Regulated Rivers: Research & Management (vol. 8) article by Raastad et al. entitled "Effect of Habitat Improvement on Atlantic Salmon in the Regulated River Suldalslagen".
File consists of documents relating to the editorial review of Shirvell's report, "Review of Incremental-Type Methodology for Assessing Reduced Streamflows and Its Application to Alcan's Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development". Includes correspondence from Envirocon, comments on Shirvell's report from Robert Milhous and other colleagues, and a draft of the paper with commentary from Envirocon.
File consists of correspondence with and contracts for a scientific editor to edit the Nechako River overwintering studies reports.
File consists of drafts and background material for Shirvell's expert report for the Nechako court action. Includes a photocopy of an article by Neilson and Banford entitled "Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Spawner Characteristics in Relation to Redd Physical Features"; "In Defense of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology" by Orth and Maughan; handwritten drafts of Shirvell's expert report; handwritten notes about the subject matter in the report; hand drawn graphs; a "Synopsis of key IFIM related testimony and evidence before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the Philadelphia Electric Power Company (Conowinga Dam) Case"; "Expert Report for the Nechako River Court Action - J.H. Mundie"; drafts of Shirvell's "Review of Incremental-Type Methodology for Assessing Reduced Streamflows and its Application to Alcan's Proposed Kemano Completion Hydroelectric Development"; and a "Technical Statement for Nechako River Court Action - DFO vs. ALCAN: Habitat Modelling" by Cole Shirvell. Also includes memoranda entitled: "Nechako River Court Action: FRB Involvement" (Apr. 7, 1986), "Nechako Court Action - IFIM in Canada" (Jan. 20, 1987), "Nechako Court Action" (Sept. 22, 86), "Relevance of the 'Shirvell' Studies" (Oct. 3, 1986), "Conference with Cole Shirvell - Oct. 10, 1986 - Vancouver" (Oct. 14, 1986), "Comments on Draft DFO Position on Nechako River Fish Flow Requirements" (Mar. 17, 1986), "Expert Report for Nechako River Court Action" (Apr. 18, 1986), and "Nechako River Documents in My Control" (Jan. 24, 1986) from Shirvell to Ennis.
File consists of a faxed copy of the document "Nechako River Flow Requirements for Fish and Fish Habitat: Technical Position of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans" and accompanying memoranda.
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. HaroldSeries 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 FredricSeries 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, DonSeries 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:
- literature review, consisting of published material;
- research and publications, consisting of Shirvell’s publications and research material;
- Envirocon and Alcan, consisting of Envirocon and Alcan publications and records;
- Nechako River court action, consisting of records related to the DFO-Alcan court case;
- Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program, consisting of material relating to NFCP; and,
- BCUC Kemano Completion Project Review, consisting of records relating to Shirvell’s participation in the public review.
The majority of the material in all subseries consists of copies of publications related to Shirvell’s activities and research, many of which were written or annotated by him, such as reprints of journal articles, draft scientific reports, government publications, and newspaper clippings. Shirvell’s research records comprise raw data, field notes, memoranda, and draft reports, many of which relate to his 1986 Nechako River salmon overwintering studies. Records regarding the Nechako River court action range from 1980 to 1987, and include correspondence, internal DFO memoranda, legal documents, and related scientific reports. 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.
File consists of a letter from Dilip Mathur with attachments of photocopies of records from the case of the Philadelphia Electric Power Company and the Susquehanna Power Company before the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
File consists of photocopied documents from various sources sent to Shirvell from John Hummel, a researcher for the Cheslatta Band. Includes correspondence from Hummel; internal DFO memoranda copied by Alderdice; a 1981 paper by W.G. Hazelwood entitled "Alcan Environmental Baseline Studies: A Critique"; anti-Kemano material written by Dana Wagg and John Hummel, Cheslatta Band researchers; and the "Story of the Surrender of the Cheslatta Reserves on April 21, 1952" by Mike Robertson".
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 report entitled "Diver Observations of Juvenile Chinook Salmon Overwintering in the Nicola River, British Columbia" prepared for DFO by B. Emmett and H.I. McElderry of Archipelago Marine Research.
File consists of a photocopy of a draft of a Canadian Manuscript Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences by Brown and Levings entitled "Distribution and Stomach Contents of Potential Fish Predators of Juvenile Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) in the Nechako and Stuart Rivers, B.C.".
File predominately consists of submissions and briefs for the DFO public meetings in Vanderhoof and Smithers concerning the Kemano Completion Project. Includes related correspondence, news releases, and Shirvell's notes as a panel member during the public meetings.
File predominately consists of submissions and briefs for the DFO public meetings in Vancouver and Prince Rupert concerning the Kemano Completion Project. Includes related correspondence, copies of newspaper clippings, an advertisement for a Warner fishlift, and Shirvell's notes as a panel member during the public meetings.
File consists of correspondence and other records relating to the DFO public meetings, the DFO position on the Kemano Completion Project, and the developing Nechako River court action. Includes internal DFO memoranda; a copy of a 1984 report by Slaney et al. entitled "Habitat Capability Analysis of the Nechako River for Rainbow Trout and Char and the Effects of Various Flow Regimes"; correspondence regarding the Kemano Task Force and its report; a document by Boyd entitled "Resource Activities Required for the Nechako Court Case and Possible Joint Technical Meetings"; Shirvell's "Technical Statement for Nechako River Court Action - DFO vs. Alcan: Habitat Modelling"; and a newsletter from the Nechako Neyenkut Society.
File consists of photocopied Department of Fisheries and Oceans documents that released for the British Columbia Utilities Commission Public Review under the Access to Information Act. Includes correspondence, memoranda, and draft reports.
File consists of a photocopy of a North American Journal of Fisheries Management (Vol. 12) article by Richards et al. entitled "Development of Off-Channel Habitats for Use by Juvenile Chinook Salmon".
File consists of various versions of the paper by Rublee et al entitled "Development of Fish Habitat in Large Streams as a Mitigative Tool Below Hydro Diversions", which was presented at the 1994 American Power Conference.
File consists of records relating to the development of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' position on the Alcan Kemano Completion Project. Includes internal memoranda, Mundie's comments on the DFO position paper, and an agenda and notes for the Kemano Completion Steering Committee.
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 DFO memorandum regarding the deposition evidence of C. Stalknaker and R. Milhous for the Nechako court action. Attached to the memorandum are photocopies of the two deposition statements.
File consists of a published copy of "Department of Fisheries and Oceans Policy for the Management of Fish Habitat". Also includes a summary document on the policy.
File consists of a draft copy of an article for the Bulletin of Marine Science by Slaney et al. entitled "Debris Structure Placements and Whole-River Fertilization for Salmonids in a Large Regulated Stream in British Columbia".
File consists of the remaining data tables that were not included in the draft of Woodward-Clyde Consultants' report entitled "Task 4 Technical Memorandum: Sensitivity of Weighted Usable Area Predictions to Variance in the Input Criteria".
File consists of a photocopy of a report prepared by consultants Karl English and T. Webb entitled "Data Assessment and Definition of a Chinook Production Model for the Nechako River".
File consists of copy of data published in unknown source. Includes daily discharge and water level data for Nechako and Fraser Rivers.
File consists of Alderdice's resumes from 1990 and 1994. The 1990 resume was an exhibit referred to in Alderdice's affidavit for the Nechako court action.
File consists of C.S. Shirvell's Brief to the B.C. Utilities Commission Review Panel regarding the Kemano Completion Project's effect on the Nechako River.
File consists of copies of outgoing correspondence to Rafe Mair, copies of Harold Mundie's correspondence with Rafe Mair, and correspondence from Connell Lighbody Barristers and Solicitors regarding the Siddon v. Mair court case. Also includes Alderdice's notes regarding the issues discussed, an untitled speech, and a printed email from Rafe Mair.
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".
File consists of copies of Don Alderdice's incoming and outgoing correspondence to and from fellow scientists, lawyers, and others. Also includes Rivers Defense Coalition newsletters (Vol. 1, No. 4 Aug. 1994 and Vol. 2, No. 1 Jan. 1995) and a copy of the Summary Report for the Kemano Completion Project Review.
File consists of correspondence regarding the Fraser Basin Council's effort to set up the Nechako Watershed Council. Includes correspondence to and from Gordon Hartman; David Marshall (Fraser Basin Council); David Lane; T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation; B.C. Wildlife Federation; Fraser Basin Council; Rivers Defense Coalition; Iona Campagnolo (Chairperson, Fraser Basin Council); Nechako River Alliance; and Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. Also includes copies of Ben Meisner's column, newspaper clippings, "Nechako Watershed Council Terms of Reference", a "Proposal to the Nechako Environmental Enhancement Fund from The Nechako River Alliance", and an article by Hartman entitled "Nechako River--An Uncertain Future".
File consists of correspondence regarding the BCUC Kemano Completion Project Public Review. Includes internal Department of Fisheries and Oceans memoranda, news releases, a schedule for the BCUC technical hearings schedule, agendas, and a copy of "Conceptual Alternatives for a Release Facility at Kenney Dam: An Interim Report of the KDRF Working Group" sent from the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation.
File consists of correspondence and notes regarding the expert reports for the Nechako River court action. Includes commentary on the reports and lists of errata for the various reports.
File consists of copies of memoranda from Bill Schouwenburg at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Also includes post-retirement correspondence and the Curriculum Vitae of William Schouwenburg.
File consists of copies of memoranda from Don Alderdice, Harold Mundie, and Cole Shirvell during their time at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Also includes a letter from Alderdice to Schouwenburg post-retirement regarding the Kemano Task Force.