Description
David H. Johnson, Brianna M. Shrier, Jennifer S. ONeal, John A. Knutzen, Xanthippe Augerot, Thomas A. ONeil, and Todd N. Pearsons, plus 37 contributing authors
478 pages
Publication date: May 2007
Published by the American Fisheries Society in association with State of the Salmon
ISBN-13: 978-1-888569-92-6
doi: https://doi.org/10.47886/9781888569926
This is the first publication to collect, standardize, and recommend a scientifically rigorous set of field protocols for monitoring and assessing salmon and trout populations. Includes five additional techniques that can be used with any of the 13 principle methods to supplement information gathered.
Over four dozen fisheries experts throughout the U.S. Pacific Northwest and beyond contributed their time to pick, write, and review the most reliable protocols for enumerating salmonids in the field. Presented in an easy to use format, each of the 18 peer-reviewed protocols covers objectives, sample design, data handling, personnel and operational requirements, and field and office techniques, including survey forms.
Standardized monitoring protocols will improve data reliability, maximize opportunities for data sharing and data set comparability, and ultimately improve the ability to assess status and trends. The Handbook will also support consistency in data collection for salmonids at the international level.
CONTENTS:
Introduction (Xanthippe Augerot)
Evolving Towards a Common Global Language for Salmon Conservation (Samantha Chilcote)
Part II: Regional Data Sharing (Thomas A. ONeil, Stewart Toshach, and Wayne Luscombe)
FIELD PROTOCOLS
Carcass Counts (Bruce Crawford, Thaddeus R. Mosey, and David H. Johnson)
Electrofishing: Backpack and Drift Boat (Gabriel M. Temple and Todd N. Pearsons)
Hydroacoustics: Rivers (Suzanne L. Maxwell)
Hydroacoustics: Lakes and Reservoirs (J. Christopher Taylor and Suzanne L. Maxwell)
Fish Counting at Large Hydroelectric Projects (Paul G. Wagner)
Redd Counts (Sean P. Gallagher, Peter K. J. Hahn, and David H. Johnson)
Beach Seining (Peter K. J. Hahn, Richard E. Bailey, and Annalissa Ritchie)
Snorkel Surveys (Jennifer S. ONeal)
Tangle Nets (Charmane E. Ashbrook, Kyong W. Hassel, James F. Dixon, and Annette Hoffmann)
Tower Counts (Carol Ann Woody)
Weirs (Christian E. Zimmerman and Laura M. Zabkar)
SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNIQUES
Aerial Counts (Edgar L. Jones III, Steve Heinl, and Keith Pahlke)
Fyke Nets (in Lentic Habitats and Estuaries) (Jennifer S. ONeal)
Variable Mesh Gill Nets (in Lakes) (Bruce Crawford)
Video Methodology (Jennifer S. ONeal)
Glossary
Index