There were some high-level questions we were to investigate, please see below for those at a high level
Q1-What times of year do the streams flow and remain wetted? I think we can speak to this in regards to both streams. Brule was wetted throughout from May 5th to October 15th and Weigert remains wetted year round. Thoughts on how we present this, perhaps just with words,lol.
Q2-Are there pockets upstream of the barriers that remain wetted during dry periods that are capable of acting as suitable refugia? As we know, there is plenty of habitat upstream of Weigert barrier that may act as refugia, Brule may be tough to quantify but moot considering the 4m cascade.
Q3-Are there stream reaches upstream of the barriers that remain wetted year-round? This question pertains particularly to the mainstem, given that most tributaries appear to be quite steep. Again, I believe we can speak to this
Q4-Is there sufficient habitat types available to support critical life stages in the creek (spawning, rearing, overwintering), and if so, which type? This may be informed by FHAP analysis.
Q5-What fish are present/not present in each stream upstream of the present barrier? Again, we have ample data to address.
from Fjeld:
There were some high-level questions we were to investigate, please see below for those at a high level
Q1-What times of year do the streams flow and remain wetted? I think we can speak to this in regards to both streams. Brule was wetted throughout from May 5th to October 15th and Weigert remains wetted year round. Thoughts on how we present this, perhaps just with words,lol. Q2-Are there pockets upstream of the barriers that remain wetted during dry periods that are capable of acting as suitable refugia? As we know, there is plenty of habitat upstream of Weigert barrier that may act as refugia, Brule may be tough to quantify but moot considering the 4m cascade. Q3-Are there stream reaches upstream of the barriers that remain wetted year-round? This question pertains particularly to the mainstem, given that most tributaries appear to be quite steep. Again, I believe we can speak to this Q4-Is there sufficient habitat types available to support critical life stages in the creek (spawning, rearing, overwintering), and if so, which type? This may be informed by FHAP analysis. Q5-What fish are present/not present in each stream upstream of the present barrier? Again, we have ample data to address.