Description:
Bonanza Creek is a fourth order stream in the Slocan Watershed within the Columbia River Basin of British Columbia, flowing between Summit Lake near Nakusp to Slocan Lake near Hills. The Nakusp/Slocan Rail Trail parallels Bonanza Creek on its eastern bank. Its construction resulted in the disconnection of wetland habitat from Bonanza Creeks mainstem. The Slocan Lake Stewardship Society plans to remove sections of the rail trail and add instream woody debris in specific areas to restore Bonanza Creek’s connection to adjacent wetland habitat and increase habitat value. This report provides baseline data for the planned restoration work to help evaluate project success.

Keywords: fish; monitoring

Authors:

Organization: Slocan Lake Stewardship Society

Category: Wetland Enhancement

Focal Area: Bonanza

Resource Type: Report

Year: 2021