The Pacific Streamkeepers Federation
A non-profit society helping streamkeepers take action through support, education, and building partnerships
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The Streamkeepers Handbook is organized into five sections:
Section 1: Introduction to the Streamkeepers Program. Section 2: Summary of available projects. Section 3: Basic information on watersheds, the water cycle, and stream ecology. Section 4: Guide to the agencies responsible for managing various watershed resources. Section 5: References and resources, Community Advisors offices, glossary etc.
MODULE 1 *
Introductory Stream Habitat Survey
Walk a stream and map its features
MODULE 2 *
Advanced Stream Habitat Survey
Select a location and complete a detailed habitat assessment
MODULE 3 *
Water Quality Survey
Collect a water sample and test it for purity
MODULE 4 *
Stream Invertebrate Survey
Collect and identify aquatic bugs to assess stream health
MODULE 5
Storm Drain Marking
Paint a yellow fish beside storm drains to identify that they empty into local streams
MODULE 6
Stream Clean Up
Learn the do's and don'ts of cleaning up a stream
MODULE 7 *
Streamside Planting
Select, propagate and plant native species
MODULE 8
Streamside Fencing
Design and build a fence to protect streamside vegetation
MODULE 9
Observe, Record and Report
Guidelines for identifying and reporting unlawful activities
MODULE 10
Community Awareness
Educate your neighbours about their watershed
MODULE 11 *
Juvenile Fish Trapping and Identification
Capture fish in a live trap and determine its species
MODULE 12
Salmonid Spawner Survey
Identify and count spawning salmonids
MODULE 13
Creel Survey
Monitor sport fishing effort and catch
MODULE 14
Stream Channel Improvement
Assess sites, design and build a project