The BCCF Fisheries Office specializes in: 
 

Fisheries Research

• Migration patterns/timing studies
• Predation studies
• Habitat use/requirements per life-stage
• Habitat assessment and monitoring
• Study design and sampling in large rivers to small streams, lakes, estuaries, and near-shore marine environments
• Fish research study methods may include otolith microchemistry, passive integrated transponder (PIT) tagging/sensing, acoustic tagging/sensing, radio-tagging/telemetry, electrofishing, aerial counts/surveys, bank counts, trapping, netting, angling, snorkel surveys.

Fish Stock Assessment

• Fish population estimation or enumeration using passive and/or active census techniques such as mark-recapture programs, passive integrated transponder (PIT) tagging/sensing, acoustic tagging/sensing, radio-tagging/telemetry, otilith microchmistry, electrofishing, aerial counts/surveys, bank counts, trapping, netting, angling, snorkel surveys, migration fences
• Results reported as required in standard or fisheries agency formats ranging from Stream Inspection Logs, data files, technical memoranda, or comprehensive reports (publishable) with full analysis
• Study design and sampling in large rivers to small streams, lakes, estuaries, and near-shore marine environments

Fish Habitat Restoration

• Riparian and foreshore restoration, bio-engineering, and fish-friendly erosion control
• Habitat complexing (large woody debris, boulder gardens, etc.)
• Off-channel habitat construction or enhancement
• Estuarine restoration and reclamation
• Floodplain reconnection
• Sediment control/remediation
• Stream substrate restoration, spawning platforms, bulk gravel programs
• Stream and lake enrichment to improve primary productivity, smolt output, fish size, and angling opportunity
• Invasive species management
• Short and long term post-construction monitoring
• Post-construction monitoring and maintenance

Project Planning and Feasibility

• Project conceptualization, study design, and fundraising
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams
• Contract management and implementation