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Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Spawning
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Mountain Whitefish
Prosopium williamsoni
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Rearing
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Native Char (generalized)
Salvelinus
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Spawning
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Pink Salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Spawning
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Salmon/Trout (generalized)
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
Substrate
Substrate Class Categorical (see notes)
Spawning
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Washington
Beecher, H., Caldwell, B. (2022). INSTREAM FLOW STUDY GUIDELINES. Technical and Habitat Suitability Issues Including Fish Preference Curves. UPDATED, January 25, 2022. 04-11-007 Beecher, H., Caldwell, B.…
HSI
Athabasca Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Habitat loss
Stream habitat loss % of stream habitat lost
All seasons All activities
Alberta foothills watersheds, excluding National Parks
Government of Alberta. 2024. Direct habitat loss stressor-response function for Athabasca Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Bull Trout. Environment and Protected Area Native Trout Cumulative Effects Model. Government of Alberta. 20…
System capacity
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Habitat loss
Direct habitat loss % lost
All seasons All activities
Alberta foothills watersheds, excluding National Parks
Government of Alberta. 2024. Direct habitat loss stressor-response function for Athabasca Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Bull Trout. Environment and Protected Area Native Trout Cumulative Effects Model. Government of Alberta. 20…
System capacity
Plains Sucker
Pantosteus jordani
Habitat loss
Total habitat loss % lost
All seasons All activities
Saskatchewan
Jarvis, L. 2022. Habitat loss stressor-response function for Plains Sucker. Department of Fisheries and Oceans CEMPRA model for Plains Sucker. Jarvis, L. 2022. Habitat …
Survival
Westslope Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi
Habitat loss
Direct habitat loss % lost
All seasons All activities
Alberta foothills watersheds, excluding National Parks
Government of Alberta. 2024. Direct habitat loss stressor-response function for Athabasca Rainbow Trout, Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and Bull Trout. Environment and Protected Area Native Trout Cumulative Effects Model. Government of Alberta. 20…
System capacity
Carnation Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Hartman, G.F., Scrivener, J.C. and Miles, M.J., 1996. Impacts of logging in Carnation Creek, a high-energy coastal stream in British Columbia, and their implication for restoring fish habitat. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 53(S1), pp.237-251. Hartman, G.F., Scrivener,…
Survivorship
256. Harvests and Chum Salmon
, mbakken
Carnation Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Hartman, G.F., Scrivener, J.C. and Miles, M.J., 1996. Impacts of logging in Carnation Creek, a high-energy coastal stream in British Columbia, and their implication for restoring fish habitat. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 53(S1), pp.237-251. Hartman, G.F., Scrivener,…
Survivorship
Chinook Salmon
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Fines
Fine Coverage of the Substrate <1.7mm Fine Coverage (%)
Incubation Incubation
Idaho and Washington
Honea, J. M., Jorgensen, J. C., McCLURE, M. M., Cooney, T. D., Engie, K., Holzer, D. M., & Hilborn, R. (2009). Evaluating habitat effects on population status: influence of habitat restoration on spring‐run Chinook salmon. Freshwater Biology, 54(7), 1576-1592. Tappel P.D. & Bjornn T.C. (1983) A new method of relating size of spawning gravel to salmonid embryo survival. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 2, 123–135. Honea, J. M., Jorgensen, …
Survivorship
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Pool Habitat
Pool area covered by cobbles and boulders %
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Temperature
Mean of Daily Maximum Temperatures (Aug-Sept) C
Spring, Spawning Season Spawning
Honea, J. M., Jorgensen, J. C., McCLURE, M. M., Cooney, T. D., Engie, K., Holzer, D. M., & Hilborn, R. (2009). Evaluating habitat effects on population status: influence of habitat restoration on spring‐run Chinook salmon. Freshwater Biology, 54(7), 1576-1592. Cramer, S. P. (2001). The relationship of stream habitat features to potential for production of four salmonid species. SP Cramer and Associates, Gresham, Oregon. Honea, J. M., Jorgensen, …
Survivorship
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Temperature
Incubation Temperature °C
Winter/Spring Emergence
Laboratory Experiment
Bratovich, P., M. Neal, A. Ransom, P. Bedore, and M. Bryan. 2020. Chinook Salmon Early Lifestage Survival & Folsom Dam Power Bypass Considerations. Prepared for the Sacramento Water Forum. September 2020. Jager, H. I. 2011. Quantifying Temperature Effects on Fall Chinook Salmon. ORNL/TM2011/456. Bratovich, P., M. Neal, A…
Survival
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Temperature
Incubation Temperature °C
Winter/Spring Incubation
Laboratory Experiment
Bratovich, P., M. Neal, A. Ransom, P. Bedore, and M. Bryan. 2020. Chinook Salmon Early Lifestage Survival & Folsom Dam Power Bypass Considerations. Prepared for the Sacramento Water Forum. September 2020. Jager, H. I. 2011. Quantifying Temperature Effects on Fall Chinook Salmon. ORNL/TM2011/456. Bratovich, P., M. Neal, A…
Survival
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Sedimentation
Fine sediments % fines (0.85mm)
All seasons Incubation
Pacific Northwest Freshwater Systems, USA
Jensen, D.W., Steel, E.A., Fullerton, A.H. and Pess, G.R., 2009. Impact of fine sediment on egg-to-fry survival of Pacific salmon: a meta-analysis of published studies. Reviews in Fisheries Science, 17(3), pp.348-359. Jensen, D.W., Steel, E.A.…
Survivorship
Pacific Northwest
Beechie, T. J., C. Nicol, C. Fogel, J. Jorgensen, J. Thompson, G. Seixas, J. Chamberlin, J. Hall, B. Timpane-Padgham, P. Kiffney, S. Kubo, and J. Keaton. 2021. Modeling Effects of Habitat Change and Restoration Alternatives on Salmon in the Chehalis River Basin Using a Salmonid Life-Cycle Model. U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Contract Report NMFS-NWFSC-CR-2021-01. Jensen, D. W., E. A. Steel, A. H. Fullerton, and G. R. Pess. 2009. Impact of fine sediment on incubation survival of Pacific salmon: a meta-analysis of published studies. Reviews in Fisheries Science 17(3):348-359. Beechie, T. J., C. Nicol,…
Survivorship
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch Oncorhynchus
6PPD-Quinone
6PPD-Quinone Concentration 24-hour (ng/L)
Rearing
Puget Sound
Lo, B. P., Marlatt, V. L., Liao, X., Reger, S., Gallilee, C., Ross, A. R., & Brown, T. M. (2023). Acute Toxicity of 6PPD‐Quinone to Early Life Stage Juvenile Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Coho (Oncorhynchus kisutch) Salmon. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 42(4), 815-822. Lo, B. P., Marlatt, V. L.…
Survivorship
Shasta River basin, California
Lusardi, R. A., Hammock, B. G., Jeffres, C. A., Dahlgren, R. A., & Kiernan, J. D. (2020). Oversummer growth and survival of juvenile coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) across a natural gradient of stream water temperature and prey availability: an in situ enclosure experiment. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 77(2), 413-424. Lusardi, R. A., Hammock, …
Survivorship
Chinook Salmon (stream type chinook…
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Temperature
mean daily temperature C
McHugh, P., Budy, P., & Schaller, H. (2004). A model-based assessment of the potential response of Snake River spring–summer Chinook salmon to habitat improvements. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, 133(3), 622-638. Honea, J. M., Jorgensen, J. C., McCLURE, M. M., Cooney, T. D., Engie, K., Holzer, D. M., & Hilborn, R. (2009). Evaluating habitat effects on population status: influence of habitat restoration on spring‐run Chinook salmon. Freshwater Biology, 54(7), 1576-1592. McHugh, P., Budy, P., &am…
Survivorship
Catamaran Brook, NB, Canada
Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari, T., and Caissie, D. 2013. The complex interaction of ecology and hydrology in a small catchment: a salmon's perspective. Hydrol. Process. 27: 741-749. Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari…
Abundance
Catamaran Brook, NB, Canada
Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari, T., and Caissie, D. 2013. The complex interaction of ecology and hydrology in a small catchment: a salmon's perspective. Hydrol. Process. 27: 741-749. Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari…
Survival
Catamaran Brook, NB, Canada
Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari, T., and Caissie, D. 2013. The complex interaction of ecology and hydrology in a small catchment: a salmon's perspective. Hydrol. Process. 27: 741-749. Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari…
Density change (%)
Catamaran Brook, NB, Canada
Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari, T., and Caissie, D. 2013. The complex interaction of ecology and hydrology in a small catchment: a salmon's perspective. Hydrol. Process. 27: 741-749. Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari…
Abundance
Catamaran Brook, NB, Canada
Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari, T., and Caissie, D. 2013. The complex interaction of ecology and hydrology in a small catchment: a salmon's perspective. Hydrol. Process. 27: 741-749. Cunjak, R.A., Linnansaari…
Density change (%)
River Orkla, Norway
Hvidsten, N.A., Diserud, O.H., Jensen, A.J., Jensas, J.G., Johnsen, B.O., and Ugedal, O. 2015. Water discharge affects Atlantic salmon Salmo salar smolt production: a 27 year study in the River Orkla, Norway. J. Fish. Biol. 86: 92-104. Hvidsten, N.A., Diserud, …
Total annual smolt production per 100m2
River Kiiminkijoki, Finland
Koljonen, S., Huusko, A., Maki-Petays, A., Louhi, P., and Muotka, T. 2013. Assessing habitat suitability for juvenile Atlantic salmon in relation to in-stream restoration and discharge variability. Restoration Ecology 21:344-352 Koljonen, S., Huusko, A.,…
Mean density per m2
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Flow
Mean Annual Discharge (MAD) %
Hunt Creek, Michigan, USA
Andrew J. Nuhfer, Troy G. Zorn, Todd C. Wills. 2017. Effects of reduced summer flows on the brook trout population and temperatures of a groundwater-influenced stream. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 2017: 26: 108–119. Andrew J. Nuhfer, Troy G.…
Density
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Flow
Mean Annual Discharge (MAD) %
Hunt Creek, Michigan, USA
Andrew J. Nuhfer, Troy G. Zorn, Todd C. Wills. 2017. Effects of reduced summer flows on the brook trout population and temperatures of a groundwater-influenced stream. Ecology of Freshwater Fish 2017: 26: 108–119. Andrew J. Nuhfer, Troy G.…
Growth
River Lhomme, Belgium
Ovidio, M., Capra, H., and Philippart, J-C. 2008. Regulated discharge produces substantial demographic changes on four typical fish species of a small salmonid stream. Hydriobiologia 609:59-70. Ovidio, M., Capra, H., an…
Biomass
Colorado Rocky Mountain Streams
Wilding, T.K., Bledsoe, B., Poff, N.L., and Sanderson, J. 2013. Predicting habitat response to flow using generalized habitat models for trout in Rocky Mountain Streams. River Res. Applic. DOI: 10.1002/rra Wilding, T.K., Bledsoe, B…
Large Brown Trout/km
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Flow
Mean Annual Discharge (MAD) %
Arkansas, Gunnison, Rio Grande, South Platte and Cache la Poudre
Wilding, T.K., and Poff, L. 2008. Flow-ecology relationships for the watershed flow evaluation tool: Appendix B. 49pp. Wilding, T.K., and Poff, …
Density standardized to site maximum
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Flow
Mean Annual Discharge (MAD) %
Fall-Early Summer
Lehmi River, Washington, USA
Arthaud, D.L., Greene, C.M., Guilbault, K., and Morrow, J.V. Jr. 2010. Contrasting life-cycle impacts of stream flow on two Chinook salmon populations. Hydrobiologia 655: 171-188. Arthaud, D.L., Greene, C.…
Egg-smolt survival
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Flow
Mean Annual Discharge (MAD) %
Fall-Early Summer
Marsh Creek, Washington, USA
"Arthaud, D.L., Greene, C.M., Guilbault, K., and Morrow, J.V. Jr. 2010. Contrasting life-cycle impacts of stream flow on two Chinook salmon populations. Hydrobiologia 655: 171-188." "Arthaud, D.L., Gree…
Egg-smolt survival
Cheakamus River, BC, Canada
BC Hydro Campbell River Water Use Plan BC Hydro Campbell River W…
YOY abundance
Cheakamus River, BC, Canada
BC Hydro Campbell River Water Use Plan BC Hydro Campbell River W…
YOY abundance
Chena River, Alaska, USA
Neuswanger, J.R., Wipfli, M.S., Evenson, M.J., Hughes, N.F., and Rosenberger, A.E. Low productivity of Chinook salmon strongly correlates with high summer stream discharge in two Alaskan rivers in the Yukon drainage. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 72: 1125–1137 (2015) dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2014-0498 Neuswanger, J.R., Wipfli,…
Residual recruits (Ricker stock-recruit curve)
Salcha River, Alaska, USA
Neuswanger, J.R., Wipfli, M.S., Evenson, M.J., Hughes, N.F., and Rosenberger, A.E. Low productivity of Chinook salmon strongly correlates with high summer stream discharge in two Alaskan rivers in the Yukon drainage. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 72: 1125–1137 (2015) dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2014-0498 Neuswanger, J.R., Wipfli,…
Residual recruits (Ricker stock-recruit curve)