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On March 8, 2022 at 7:14:27 AM CST, Gravatar Yanique Campbell:

  • Changed value of field methodDescrioption to Fish, wildlife, and vegetation surveys were conducted between 4 August and 7 August 2011 at 27 points (sample locations) along the south basin shoreline of Lake Winnipeg. Survey sites were selected to represent the entire variety of shore types recorded during the FIM portion of the project. Each shore type was represented at least once and both natural and developed shoreline types were sampled. Shoreline types were mainly surveyed for fish, wildlife, and vegetation (n = 21). Some sites were surveyed only for fish (n = 4) or only for wildlife and vegetation (n = 2), depending on site characteristics. Photos were taken at each survey location to record site characteristics and the species found at each site. (see photo documentation methods above.) Species presence (primarily birds, but also mammals and amphibians) was recorded at each sampling location. Bird presence was recorded via visual and/or auditory observation. Numbers of birds were recorded whenever possible. Tree and shrub species were recorded along with information regarding the amount of cover and the age of tree canopy. Invasive plant species were recorded. Invertebrate sampling using sweep nets was conducted at many sites; however conditions were not always appropriate for collecting adequate samples of invertebrates. Littoral zone details, including gradient and substrate piece size, were also identified. Some wildlife species may have been present but not observed or taken flight because of the approaching boat, crew, and/or off-loading activities. Whenever possible, efforts were made to conduct surveys in the morning when birds are more active. Frequently, wildlife observers went on shore first to survey the segment before the rest of the crew unloaded. Fish surveys were conducted using a 15 metre beach seine in the sand and gravel beach, rocky, and stream mouth shore types. Minnow traps were used to sample wetlands, natural large organic debris habitat features, and marina/dock and rip-rap/rock groyne modifications. Minnow traps were left to soak overnight (minimum 12 hours). The number of fish, species and life stages were recorded at each site. All fish were released unharmed except for vouchers of 2 species which were kept to confirm identification. Observations of substrate, aquatic macrophytes, water temperature and clarity and other habitat features were recorded at each sample site. in SHIM Wildlife Vegetation Survey 2011


  • Changed value of field sample_collection to [{'instrumentTitle': 'Camera', 'methodTitle': 'Observations - written and photo documentation', 'standardized_instrument_name': 'cameras'}, {'instrumentTitle': '15 metre beach seine, minnow traps', 'methodTitle': 'Fish surveys', 'standardized_instrument_name': 'fish aggregating devices/FAD'}] in SHIM Wildlife Vegetation Survey 2011