Indicators of Climate Change in British Columbia, 2002
Climate Change, Freshwater Ecosystems, Marine Ecosystem, River Temperature, Sea Surface TemperatureSummary Both the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the US National Academy of Science have concluded that the global atmosphere is warming. They agree, moreover, that most of the warming observed over the last 50 years can be…
Helping Pacific Salmon Survive the Impact of Climate Change on Freshwater Habitats: Pursuing Proactive and Reactive Adaptation Strategies
Adaptation, Climate Change, Freshwater Ecosystems, Habitat Management, Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council, PRFCC, RestorationDescription For many generations in western Canada, five species of Pacific salmon have provided a defining role to native and non-native peoples. As a reflection of this cultural importance, there has been a long-standing tradition of communities…
Hydroriparian Ecosystems of the North Coast
Biodiversity, Ecosystem Functions, Freshwater Ecosystems, Habitat, Hydroriparian Classes, Land And Resource Management Plan, Land Use, Landscape, LRMP, Strategic PlanningSummary This report provides background information on riparian ecosystems for the North Coast LRMP. The report describes North Coast riparian ecosystems, reviews riparian ecological functions, presents riparian management policies for BC and…
Helping Pacific Salmon Survive the Impact of Climate Change on Freshwater Habitats: Case Studies: Perspectives from the Okanagan, Quesnel, Nicola, Cowichan, Nass, and Englishman River Watersheds
Adaptation, Case Study, Climate Change, Freshwater Ecosystems, Habitat Management, Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council, PRFCC, RestorationDescription The purpose of this report and companion document, "Helping Pacific salmon survive the impact of climate change on freshwater habitats: Pursuing proactive and reactive adaptation strategies"6 is to facilitate thinking and planning…