Raptor Nesting and Habitat Survey in the Ross Lake Drainage, Washington, 1987

Raptor Nesting and Habitat Survey in the Ross Lake Drainage, Washington, 1987

by Jonathan Bjorklund, David Drummond, National Park Service

Helicopter nesting and habitat survey of peregrine falcon, bald eagle, golden eagle, and osprey. Ground survey of spotted, barred and great gray owls in the Ross Lake Drainage, Washington State.


Estimate of Deer Population in the Skagit River Watershed, 1987

Estimate of Deer Population in the Skagit River Watershed, 1987

by BC Ministry of Environment and Parks

The primary objective of the various studies was to update the data base for certain wildlife species (Barnard, 1986). Among the studies subsequently undertaken was the determination of the size of the 1986 deer population within the Skagit watershed.


Canadian Skagit River Rainbow Trout Sampling Program, 1987

Canadian Skagit River Rainbow Trout Sampling Program, 1987

by Hickey, White & Associates Ltd.
Fisheries and Water Resources Consultants

A rainbow trout sampling program was conducted on the Canadian portion of the Skagit River between July 11 and 27, 1987. The program collected length data and scale samples from a total of 204 rainbow trout, 101 from the upper reach (Reach 2) and 103 from the lower reach (Reach 1), respectively by means of fly-casting .


A Floristic Survey of Big Beaver Valley, 1987

A Floristic Survey of Big Beaver Valley, 1987

by Ronald Vanbianchi and Steven J Wagstaff

This report describes the vascular plant flora of Big Beaver Valley, located
in the North Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State. Portions of the
valley lie within both North Cascades National Park and North Cascades
National Recreation Area. Plant communities are mapped, and species'
distributions described. Ten species are reported for the first time from
the North Cascades, and new populations of three Sensitive plant species are
recorded.


Non-Game Animals in the Skagit Valley of BC, Literature Review

Non-Game Animals in the Skagit Valley of BC, Literature Review and Research Directions

by Laurie L. Kremsater
1987


Spotted Owl Survey in the Skagit River Region of BC, 1986

Spotted Owl Survey in the Skagit River Region of BC, 1986

by Eric D. Forsman nd Barry Booth

The southwest mainland of British Columbia is the only area in Canada where the spotted owl (Strix occldentalls) is known to occur (Bent
1938, Campbell and Campbell 1984).


Pacific Giant Salamander Survey and List of Herpetological Records in the Skagit River Watershed, 1986

Pacific Giant Salamander Survey and List of Herpetological Records in the Skagit River Watershed, 1986

by A. C. M. Farr

A total of 62 creeks were surveyed extensively for Pacific Giant Salamanders in the Skagit River watershed; 15 creeks were surveyed intensively. No Pacific Giant Salamanders were found.


Skagit River Angling, 1986

Skagit River Angling, 1986

Comments and concerns by Skagit Anglers

...to provide the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission with the views of the Skagit Anglers on river angling in the Canadian portion of the Skagit watershed.


Angler Catch and Use Survey of Ross Reservoir and Canadian Skagit River, 1985

Angler Catch and Use Survey of Ross Reservoir and Canadian Skagit River, 1985

by K. J. Scott and G. R. Peterson, Howard Paish and Associates

At Ross Reservoir, from June 14 to October 31 , 1985, angler effort was estimated at 65,673 hours (14,550 days). An estimated 21,979 rainbow trout were caught of which 83% were harvested.