Effects of water flow management regimes in the Trent River on channel darter, Percina copelandi, spawning activities / : Flow effects on channel darter spawning

The objectives of this Science Peer Review were to provide advice on flow management regimes, in the Trent River system, to ensure that flows are sufficient for Channel Darter spawning and specifically, to: 1) determine the minimum flow required to ensure that Channel Darter successfully spawn in the Trent River; 2) provide alternatives to the current flow management regime that would minimize the [...] Generally, the reservoir lakes in the Haliburton Highlands are lowered during the fall and winter seasons by increasing their outflows to prepare for the spring snowmelt and reduce the threat of high water and ice damage. [...] All of the dams work together as a system and the lower portion of the river is the combined product of all of these 3 Central and Arctic Region Flow Effects on Channel Darter Spawning operations. [...] Channel Darter spawning habitat at Glen Ross is located downstream of the dam on the southern bank of the river (Figure 2). [...] The Channel Darter spawning habitat is located downstream of the dam on the shoal along the eastern bank, opposite the generating station tailrace (Figure 3).