Image depicts an unknown individual standing next to a turbine located somewhere in Fort St. John, B.C.
Image depicts a turbine located somewhere in Fort St. John, B.C.
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.
Image depicts a turbine on the back of an industrial vehicle, located somewhere in Fort St. John, B.C. The slide is labelled "Site one dam; turbine prop. (Russian.)"
File consists of an original and photocopied maps collected by Grant Hazelwood primarily in conjunction with work for the Upper Nass Assessment Project. The majority consist of Canadian National Topographic System (NTS) maps annotated with draft biophysical mapping, collected species inventory data, area boundaries, or other information for the project.
Series consists of Ainley's professional development activities throughout her career including attending and speaking at conferences. Most files include information on academic conferences and colloquia she attended and presented at. Series includes speaking notes, conference registration and programs, related research materials, overhead transparencies, slides, and photographs.
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 contains slides depicting weather balloons.
Image depicts a turbine on the back of an industrial vehicle, located somewhere in Fort St. John, B.C.
File consists of unpublished works and talks or presentations Dr. Ainley made on her research relating to women scientists in Canada. File includes 7 overhead transparencies for two of her presentations.
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.
Series consists of records created and collected by Grant Hazelwood for the BC Ministry of Environment's "Upper Nass Assessment Project", a project that included the biophysical mapping of the Northwest-Klappan Road Access Area. Grant Hazelwood (Alpenglow Resources) was hired as the wildlife biologist for to undertake project work.
File consists of an original reproduction of a map entitled "Spatsizi Provincial Park Key Map" by BC Parks.
Item is an interview, completed for the History of Women at UBC project, in which Rona Wallis discusses her experiences as a woman studying chemical engineering at the University of British Columbia.
Subseries consists of materials relating to Dr. Ainley's publications including magazine and journal articles, book reviews, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. Files often contain photocopies of her publications, any related correspondence, reviews of Ainley's publications, drafts and unpublished papers, and publishing and copyright agreements. The topics of these works include women in science and ornithology.
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.
Zonder titelFile 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.
Handwritten annotation on verso: “age 48, BCIT commencement speech pl-ning (?)”
Image depicts a conveyor belt, possibly located inside one of the old buildings at what is possibly the closed Britannia Mine.
Image depicts a piece of industrial machinery, possibly located at the closed Britannia Mine. Two unknown individuals are also present in the image.
Image depicts the Terzaghi Dam viewed from the downstream side near Bralorne B.C.
Image depicts the Lajoie hydroelectric generating station at the Lajoie Dam on the Bridge River (view of powerhouse and tailrace from top of dam).
File consists of an original reproduction of a map entitled "Impact of Kemano Expansion on Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en Fishery". The map depicts salmon spawning areas, hydroelectric structures (Kenney Dam, Kemano powerhouse, etc), and Gitksan-Wet'suwet'en communities (Gitwangak, Kitseguecla, Gitanmaax, Hagwilget, Moricetown). Includes notable impacts and Indigenous place names for rivers, creeks, and lakes.
Photograph depicts part of the vacuum dust control and removal system in the Cassiar mill building. Unidentified man can be seen at rotary air-lock, in which heavy blown dust would collect before dropping to plenum conveyor resting just above floor. From here, the dust would eventually be expelled at the tailings pile outside of the mill. Second unidentified man can be seen climbing steps in background. This section of the mill was located above the lab.
Photograph depicts Zora Ivanovska in safety gear, vaccuming asbestos dust from "hall screen" in mill (slanted vibrating tables with varying mesh sizes, used to separate different lengths of fibre). Mill General Foreman Tony Pinto is visible on far right, with unidentified man.
Photograph depicts three women wearing white aprons while conducting tests on asbestos fibre in lab area, miscellaneous equipment throughout room.
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.
Zonder titelFile 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.
Zonder titelFile 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 copies of computer-generated data tables from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans database (NAQUADAT) and from the BC provincial database (EQUIS). Measurements of heavy metal content in the Bulkley River were taken at Fort Fraser, Kenney Dam, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Smithers, and Morice River.
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.
Image depicts the Bridge River No. 1 hydroelectric station on the shore of Seton Lake (rear side of powerhouse).
Image depicts the Lajoie Dam on the Bridge River, upstream side, showing part of Downton Lake and, in the foreground, the spillway intake.
Photograph depicts palletizer machinery, where bags of asbestos fibre were shrink-wrapped and made ready for shipping pallets. Palletizer was located near shipping (believed to be in mill building). Unidentified man visible in machinery on far left.
Photograph depicts unidentified colour-coded machinery in mill building. Sign visible in right midground: "KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN".
Photograph depicts Joseph wearing safety gear while standing at testing equipment on raised sampling station. Sign below Joseph reads "DO NOT DISTURB / SAMPLING IN PROGRESS / PROPERTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPT. / CASSIAR ASBESTOS LTD." Helen Joseph took air quality tests in the working areas and town (see item 2000.1.1.3.19.135). Power lines, unidentified building, and mountain base visible in background. Photo was taken during winter.
Series consists of personal and professional correspondence between Ainley and colleagues, friends, family, and acquaintances. Correspondence includes handwritten and typescript letters, postcards, Birthday cards, and Christmas cards.
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.
Zonder titelPhotograph depicts woman wearing safety gear in second floor of mill building, holding unidentified instruments. Helen Joseph took air quality tests in the working areas and town (see item 2000.1.1.3.19.147).
Photograph depicts palletizer machinery, where bags of asbestos fibre were shrink-wrapped and made ready for shipping pallets. Palletizer was located near shipping (believed to be in mill building).
File consists of "Report on the Fisheries Problems Created by the Development of Power in the Nechako-Kemano-Nanika River Systems - Supplement No. 1: Temperature Changes in the Nechako River and Their Effects on the Salmon Populations". The report was prepared by the Department of Fisheries of Canada and the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission.
File 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.
Image depicts the Lajoie Dam on the Bridge River from the upstream side.