Table of Contents - First Nations Fisheries Council · • Basic concepts for ecological restoration in British Columbia ... • Newbury R. 2010. Stream Restoration Hydraulics Manual.

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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3

Item 1. Example frequently asked questions (FAQ) sheet ....................................................... 4

Item 2. Items that may be part of a habitat assessment and inventory ................................... 5

Item 3. Resources for planning habitat restoration projects ................................................... 6

Item 4. Resources for developing restoration design options ................................................. 8 General stream restoration guides .................................................................................................. 8 Conducting bank stabilization and dike modification ...................................................................... 8 Adding fish habitat features ............................................................................................................ 9 Making in-stream modifications ...................................................................................................... 9 Restoring riparian areas ................................................................................................................. 10 Restoring lakes ............................................................................................................................... 10 Restoring wetlands ........................................................................................................................ 10 Restoring estuaries ........................................................................................................................ 11 Revegetating eelgrass meadows ................................................................................................... 12 Removing Invasive Species ............................................................................................................ 12 Dealing with contaminated sites ................................................................................................... 13 Creating Clam Gardens .................................................................................................................. 13

Item 5. List of websites for permitting agencies ................................................................... 14

Item 6. Example project workplan ....................................................................................... 16

Item 7. Example of a daily construction task checklist .......................................................... 18

Item 8. Example of an equipment checklist .......................................................................... 19

Item 9. Example of a daily construction report ..................................................................... 20

Item 10. Construction communication chart ........................................................................ 21

Item 11. Example of a weekly construction meeting agenda ................................................ 22

Item 12. Example of a monthly progress report .................................................................... 23

Item 13. Example hazard assessment sheets ........................................................................ 24

Item 14. Example safety meeting checklist ........................................................................... 29

Item 15. Example summary trip report with pre-trip and post-trip checklists ........................ 30

Item 16. Publications with information about working in or near water ............................... 32

Item 17. Examples of performance indicators that could be part of a monitoring plan .......... 33

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Introduction This Workbook is a companion document to the guidebook titled A First Nations Planning Guide for Freshwater Fisheries Habitat Restoration Projects and produced by the First Nations Fisheries Council of BC in December 2016. The Workbook contains various templates example work sheets for use in planning and executing fish habitat restoration projects. It also contains several lists of internet resources that provide further information on specific areas of habitat restoration. The templates and worksheets in this Workbook are for your reference and use. Please use them directly or modify them to suit the needs of your project and organization.

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Item 1. Example frequently asked questions (FAQ) sheet An FAQ sheet can be helpful for handing out during construction, preparing press releases, or acquainting new team members with the project. The following template FAQ sheet contains typical items you may want to include.

FAQ Section Notes about Possible Content to Include Project Name

Location

Key Messages Take-home points for someone not directly involved in the project

Timeframe Broad timeframe or detailed schedule

Project Team Team member names and roles in the project

Project Partners Partner names and roles in the project.

Background History of the project area and how the project came to be

Scope The larger picture of the project, including phases, future plans and how

they fit together

Project Goals

Cultural Information

This may include TEK guidance and goals, the social significance of the site, the biological significance of the site

Cultural Resources

Safety Considerations

Publications

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Item 2. Items that may be part of a habitat assessment and inventory

Topic Details Basin topography (to give upstream and downstream scope to the project)

• Water body plan and/or drainage basin information • Water body profile or slope and basin cross section • Aerial photos of the system (present and historic)

Regional geology and hydrology

• Geological cross sections or setting • Regional hydrology and water discharge records • Groundwater levels • Pond water levels • Wetland connections via groundwater to nearby rivers or

streams

Detailed physical analysis

• Flow cross sections with water depths and velocities • Bank-full channel dimensions • Water levels • Substrate samples and habitat features

Biological information

• Fish species and age class presence and distribution • Other aquatic species presence and distribution • Riparian vegetation and terrestrial species inventory • Stream benthic invertebrates (ecosystem health indicators)

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Item 3. Resources for planning habitat restoration projects • BC Lake Stewardship Society, http://www.bclss.org

• BC Wetland Stewardship Partnership, https://bcwetlands.ca • Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association,

http://www.cowichanestuary.com/

• Ducks Unlimited Canada, http://www.ducks.ca • Johnston, N.T. and Slaney, P. 1996. Fish Habitat Assessment Procedures. Watershed

Restoration Technical Circular No. 8 http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r15711/Fish_Habitat_Assessment_Procedures_1229454360370_60d06fb366d66d9a96f0f58ea082db1abc58c0fc1e3805cd799cd37fc0143bdb.pdf

• Living by water project, http://www.livingbywater.ca/main.html

• Newbury, R. and Gaboury, M. 1993. Stream Analysis and Fish Habitat Design – A Field

Manual. Co-published by Manitoba Natural Resources.

• North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada). 1992. Wetland Evaluation Guide. Published in partnership with Wildlife Habitat Canada and Environment Canada. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/WEG_Oct2002_s.pdf

• Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project, http://www.qwuloolt.org/RestorationPlan/Objectives

• Restore America’s Estuaries, an alliance in the United States, https://www.estuaries.org

• Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER). 2004. The SER International Primer on Ecological Restoration. Science & Policy Working Group. http://www.ser.org/

• Squamish River Watershed Society, http://www.squamishwatershed.com/central-estuary-brownfield-restoration.html

• Stream Stewardship Centre. http://stewardshipcentrebc.ca

• United States Federal Interagency Stream Restoration Working Group. 2001. Stream Corridor Restoration Principles, Processes and Practices. Published October 1998, Revised August 2001. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1044574.pdf

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• West Vancouver Stream Keepers, McDonald Creek Estuary Enhancement Project

http://www.westvancouverstreamkeepers.ca/activities/major.html

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Item 4. Resources for developing restoration design options

General stream restoration guides

• Basic concepts for ecological restoration in British Columbia http://www.forrex.org/sites/default/files/forrex_series/SS3.pdf

• Federal Interagency Stream Restoration Working Group. 1998. Stream Corridor Restoration Principles, Processes and Practices https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb1044574.pdf

• Fish Habitat enhancement – a manual for freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/ffip/Envirowest1990_pt1.pdf

• Ministry of Environment. 2009. The Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network Field Manual Prepared by Science & Information Branch, Ministry of Environment, Victoria BC. This manual is available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/risc/pubs/aquatic/cabin/CABIN_field_manual.pdf

• Newbury R. 2010. Stream Restoration Hydraulics Manual. University of New Brunswick, Canadian Rivers Institute. 240p. This manual can be ordered online at www.unb.ca/research/institutes/cri/training/manuals/streamrestmanual.html

• Reynoldson, T.B., C. Logan, T. Pascoe and S.P. Thompson. 2006. CABIN, (Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network) Invertebrate Biomonitoring, Field and Laboratory Manual. National Water Research Institute Environment Canada. This document is available online at www.ec.gc.ca/Publications/C183563B-CF3E-42E3-9A9E-F7CC856219E1/CABINFieldManual_EN_2012.pdf

• Rubin, J.F. 1995. Estimating the success of natural spawning of salmonids in streams. Journal of Fish Bioolgy. 43:603-622.

• Slaney, P. and Zaldokas, D. (editors). 1997. Fish Habitat Rehabilitation Procedures. Watershed Restoration Technical Circular No. 9 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/wrp/wrtc_9.pdf

Conducting bank stabilization and dike modification

• A soil bioengineering guide for streambank and lakeshore stabilization http://www.fs.fed.us/publications/soil-bio-guide/

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• Bioengineering for streambank erosion control http://dl4a.org/uploads/pdf/Bioengineering_for_Streambank_Erosion_Control_report1.pdf

• Dike design and construction Guide Best Management Practices for British Columbia http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/public_safety/flood/pdfs_word/dike_des_cons_guide_july-2011.pdf

• Environmental guidelines for vegetation management on flood protection works to protect public safety and the environment http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/public_safety/flood/pdfs_word/env_gd_veg_man.pdf

• Li, M-H. and K.E. Eddleman. Biotechnical engineering as an alternative to traditional engineering methods; a biotechnical streambank stabilization design approach. 2002. Landscape and Urban Planning. 60:225–242. http://people.tamu.edu/~minghan/PDF/Li%20Final%20Published%202002.pdf

• Polster, D.F. 2002. Soil bioengineering techniques for riparian restoration. http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2002-polster.pdf

• Riprap design and construction guide http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/public_safety/flood/pdfs_word/riprap_guide.pdf

Adding fish habitat features • Fish habitat rehabilitation procedures – Watershed Restoration technical circular No. 9

http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/wrp/wrtc_9.pdf

• Use of large woody material for habitat and bank protection http://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/OpenNonWebContent.aspx?content=17819.wba

Making in-stream modifications • Newbury, R. 1993. Stream analysis and fish habitat design – a field manual co-published by

Manitoba Natural Resources.

• Newbury pool and riffle restoration http://www.forrex.org/sites/default/files/publications/articles/streamline_vol2_no2_art2.pdf

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Restoring riparian areas • Columbia Lake Shoreline Management Guidelines for Fish and Wildlife Habitats. 2010.

Prepared for East Kootenay East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership. ftp://ftp.rdek.bc.ca/pdf/planning%20files/ekilmp/columbia/columbiashorelinemanagementguidelines_august242010_a.pdf

• Koning, C.W. (editor) 1999. Riparian Assessment and Prescription Procedures. Watershed Restoration Technical Circular No. 6 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/wrp/wrtc_6.pdf

• Shoreline Management Guidelines. 2009. Prepared for East Kootenay East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership. Prepared by Ecoscape Environmental Consultants. http://www.friendsofkootenaylake.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Moyie-Guidance-Document.pdf

Restoring lakes • Cooke, G.D., E.B. Welch, S. Peterson, and S.A. Nichols. 2005. Restoration and Management

of Lakes and Reservoirs, Third Edition. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, Florida. [Available in part via Google Books search]

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 1990. The Lake and Reservoir Restoration Guidance Manual, Second Edition. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-08/documents/the_lake_and_reservoir_restoration_guidance_manual_3.pdf

Restoring wetlands • Ducks Unlimited Canada. http://www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners/wetland-restoration/

• MacKenzie, WH and JR Moran. 2004. Wetlands of British Columbia: A Guide to

Identification. Available at Wetland Reports site: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/becweb/resources/classificationreports/wetlands/reports.html

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). An Introduction and User’s Guide to Wetland Restoration, Creation and Enhancement. http://www.habitat.noaa.gov/pdf/pub_wetlands_restore_guide.pdf

• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2010. Conservation Practice Standard: Wetland Restoration. http://www.nswa.ab.ca/sites/default/files/nrcs143_026340.pdf

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• Ramsar Convention. 2002. Principles and Guidelines for Wetland Restoration. http://www.ramsar.org/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/guide/guide-restoration.pdf

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 2000. Principles of Wetland Restoration. https://www.epa.gov/wetlands/principles-wetland-restoration

Restoring estuaries • Borja, Á., Dauer, D.M., Elliott, M. & Simenstad, C.A. 2010. Medium- and Long-term Recovery

of Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems: Patterns, Rates and Restoration Effectiveness. Estuaries and Coasts, 33:1249–1260.

• Brophy, Laura. 2007. Estuary Assessment: Component XII of the Oregon Watershed Assessment Manual, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Salem, OR. http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB/docs/pubs/wa_estuary/estuary_assessment_2007.pdf

• Lower Columbia Estuary. 2012. A guide to the Lower Columbia River Ecosystem Restoration Program. Second Technical Review Draft. Partnership.http://www.estuarypartnership.org/sites/default/files/resource_files/LCEP_Restoration_Prioritization_Strategy_Draft_12142012_Web%20Version.pdf

• MacKenzie, W., Remington, D. & Shaw, J. (2000). Estuaries on the North Coast of British Columbia: A reconnaissance survey of selected sites. Ministry of Environment, Land and Parks, Ministry of Forests, Research Branch. Available at Wetland Reports site: https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/becweb/resources/classificationreports/wetlands/reports.html

• Thayer, G.W., McTigue, T.A., Salz, R.J., Merkey, D.H., Burrows, F.M. & Gayaldo, P.F. 2005. Science-Based Restoration Monitoring of Coastal Habitats. Volume Two: Tools for Monitoring Coastal Habitats. National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/scem/restoration-monitoring

• Thom, R.M. and Williams, G.D. 2001. Marine and Estuarine Shoreline Modification Issues, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. http://chapter.ser.org/northwest/files/2012/08/WDFW_marine_shoreline_white_paper.pdf

• WRIA 1 Nearshore and Estuarine Assessment and Restoration Prioritization. 2013. Bellingham, Washington.

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https://www.cob.org/Documents/pw/environment/restoration/master-plan/wria1-nearp-report.pdf

Revegetating eelgrass meadows

• Kennish, M.J. 2012. Restoration of Estuaries. Nature Education Knowledge, 3:5. http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/restoration-of-estuaries-82965822

• Park, J.I. & Lee, K.-S. 2007. Site-specific success of three transplanting methods and the effect of planting time on the establishment of Zostera marina transplants. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 54:1238–1248.

• Project Watershed- K’omoks Estuary Projects (Courtney Estuary), http://projectwatershed.ca/estuary-stewardship/komoks-estuary-projects/#toggle-id-2

• Seagrass Conservation Working Group. 2005. Communities Connecting to Place: A Strategy for Eelgrass Restoration in British Columbia. http://www.birdsonthebay.ca/eelgrass/SeagrassRestorationManual2005.pdf

• Squamish River Watershed Society, http://www.squamishwatershed.com/eelgrass-restoration.html

• Thom, R.M., Diefenderfer, H.L., Vavrinec, J. & Borde, A.B. 2012. Restoring Resiliency: Case Studies from Pacific Northwest Estuarine Eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) Ecosystems. Estuaries and Coasts, 35:78–91. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/251316957_Restoring_Resiliency_Case_ Studies_from_Pacific_Northwest_Estuarine_Eelgrass_Zostera_marina_L_Ecosystems

Removing Invasive Species • Alison, M. and Godfrey, S. 2012. Vancouver Island Spartina Eradication Program. Coastal

Invasive Plant Committee and Vancouver Island Conservation Lands Management Program. http://cmnbc.ca/sites/default/files/VI%20Spartina2012Report%20final.pdf

• Invasive Species Council of BC. 2012. Invasive Species Strategy for British Columbia. http://bcinvasives.ca/documents/IS_Strategy_for_BC_Final_2012_06_07_print_sm.pdf

• Lu, L., Levings, C.D., Piercey, G.E. 2007. Preliminary Investigation on Aquatic Invasive Species of Marine and Estuarine Macrobenthic Invertebrates on Floating Structures in Five British

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Columbia Harbours. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/331253.pdf

• Richoux, N.B., Levings, C.D., Piercey, G.E. 2016. Preliminary Survey of Indigenous, Non-Indigenous and Cryptogenic Benthic Invertebrates in Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, British Columbia. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/324985.pdf

Dealing with contaminated sites

• Adriaens, P., Bentley, S., Bohlen, F., Bridges, T., Davis, J., Dekker, T., Dickhut, R., Fisher, N., Gardner, K. & Leeson, A. (2004). SERDP and ESTCP Expert Panel Workshop on Research and Development Needs for the In Situ Management of Contaminated Sediments. DTIC Document. https://clu-in.org/download/contaminantfocus/sediments/Sediment-Workshop-2012.pdf

• Criteria for Contaminated Sites: Criteria for Managing Contaminated Sediment in British Columbia: Technical Appendix. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/air-land-water/site-remediation/docs/policies-and-standards/sed_criteria_tech_app.pdf

Creating Clam Gardens • Clam Garden Network: creating clam gardens in BC.

https://clamgarden.com

• Parks Canada: restoration of clam gardens with The WSÁNEĆ and Cowichan First Nations. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/gulf/natcul/natcul6/natcul6b.aspx

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Item 5. List of websites for permitting agencies Province of British Columbia

• Water Sustainability Act o Section 10, Water use approvals:

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-licensing-rights/water-licences-approvals/water-use-approval

o Section 11, Changes in and about a stream: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/water/water-licensing-rights/water-licences-approvals/apply-for-a-change-approval-or-submit-notification-of-instream-work

• Dike Maintenance Act:

www.env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/public_safety/flood/fhm-2012/safety_dma_approv.html

• Wildlife Act o General Wildlife Permit:

www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/guides/fish-wildlife/general-permit/overview

o Scientific Fish Collection Permit: www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/guides/fish-wildlife/scientific-fish-collection/overview

o Additional information: www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/fw_permreg.html

Canada • Fisheries Act

o General information: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/index-eng.html

o Application for authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b): www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/reviews-revues/application-eng.html

• Navigation Protection Act: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs-632.html

• Species at Risk Act (SARA): o Permits:

http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/sar/permit/permits_e.cfm

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o General information: www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/6AC53F6B-550E-473D-9BDB-1CCBF661F521/fedland-eng.pdf

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Item 6. Example project workplan This example Gantt chart highlights the months targetted for each task, using January as the project start point.

Timeline

Project Direction and Guidance Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Technical-Sub Committee - review RFP proposals/award Steering Committee - approvals & site visit Technical-Sub Committee - engineer design meetings Technical-Sub Committee - tender documents review Technical-Sub Committee - bid review Technical-Sub Committee - pre-construction Technical-Sub Committee - weekly on site Steering Committee - post construction Monthly email update to Steering Committee Project Coordination

RFP engineer designs preparation/posting RFP award and design meetings Contracting (funders, outreach, engineering) Administration, invoicing and budget review Permits, approvals, exemptions and support letters Preparation EPP Preparation tender/contract documents Final project cost estimate Contract administration during construction Effectiveness monitoring Construction reporting

Tendering Construction Works

Tendering and tender site visit Review bids and award ontract Notice to proceed Rock and gravel procurement (if not incl. in tender)

Engineering

Designs issued for tender Review tender documents Preparation traffic control plan Initial surveying and layout Construction overseeing and surveying As-built designs drawings and brief

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Construction

Safeguard ceremony Organization & mobilization Construction Works Environmental monitoring during construction Substantial completion & total completion Post construction planting

Communication/outreach

Public Information meeting Press releases Preparation signage and brochures Information stewardship groups Briefing notes to First Nations and other governments Personal contact & on-site PR during construction Funders tours Public site visit/cutting ribbon ceremony

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Item 7. Example of a daily construction task checklist This checklist can be completed by an on-site project supervisor, project coordinator or contractors, as appropriate for your project.

• Hold a site safety meeting

• Take photo/video documentation as needed; download and backup photos/videos

• On-going construction administration: o Fill out Daily Construction report (see Item 11 in this Workbook) o Inspect equipment o Inspect security fence around work area o Record activities, on-site equipment, testing and progress o Make sure site is safe and secure at the end of the day o Follow up action items from previous days; update action item list as necessary o Arrange additional field testing o Update scheduling with partners (e.g., construction inspections) o Provide daily update to supervisors

• On-going environmental monitoring: o Monitor structures and other features for issues such as leaks, stability, erosion,

etc. o Inspect environmental protection plan (EPP) measures (e.g., silt fence, fuel

containment, etc.)

• On-going project administration: o Update project budget o Record project progress and results o Track rental equipment o Maintain records of communications with neighbours, contractors and project

partners

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Item 8. Example of an equipment checklist The items you include on the equipment checklist will vary depending on the type of project being undertaken. The following list includes basic items that are helpful to have at the work site for any project.

• Contract administration binder with meeting notes, construction designs, background

information, fact sheets, hazard assessment sheets, copies of permits, etc. • Template sheets for recording data on site, checklists, pens and pencils • Work cell phone • Camera • Environmental monitoring kit with stakes, silt fence, zap straps, flagging tape,

hammer/post pounder, duct tape, scissors, permanent markers • Boots, visibility vests, hard hats • Safety contact information and relevant emergency and safety gear

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Item 9. Example of a daily construction report

OWNER: REPORT NO:

PROJECT:

REPORT PREPARED BY:

CONTRACTOR: DATE:

CONTRACT: TEMPERATURE: High: Low:

LOCATION: WEATHER:

Personnel on the site:

Contractor equipment:

Activities:

Loads received (boulders, logs, gravel, etc.):

Field engineering:

Inspection / testing:

Production:

Environmental monitoring:

Public relations:

Communication with partners:

Photo documentation:

Action items:

Other:

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Item 10. Construction communication chart

Role Agency Name Office Phone

Cell Phone Email Alternate Contact

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Item 11. Example of a weekly construction meeting agenda Date: _______________________ Time: ________________ Location: _________________________________________________________________ Participants: ______________________________________________________________ 1. Review of action items (new and from previous meetings):

2. List of required changes:

3. Progress update:

4. Construction schedule/Next steps:

5. Water flow predictions:

6. Field Engineering (variances between the engineered designs and the actual construction):

7. Changes and substitutions:

8. Public relations:

9. Environmental considerations:

10. Site access and safety:

11. Other items (e.g., field observations, problems, conflicts):

12. Next meeting date, time and location:

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Item 12. Example of a monthly progress report

Project:

Progress report number Period covered by this

report:

Date submitted: Submitted by:

Submitted to:

Summary of work progress during this period: Challenges and solutions: Next steps:

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Item 13. Example hazard assessment sheets

PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE (mm/dd/yy) SUB-CONTRACT COMPANY (IF APPLICABLE):

PROJECT SUPERVISOR: First, Last Name SUB-CONTRACTOR COMPANY (IF APPLICABLE):

First, Last Name

CONTACT NUMBER: (XXX) XXX-XXXX CONTACT NUMBER: (XXX) XXX-XXXX

PRIMARY FIRST AID ATTENDANT: First, Last Name

SECONDARY FIRST AID ATTENDANT (IF APPLICABLE):

CONTACT NUMBER: (XXX) XXX-XXXX CONTACT NUMBER: First, Last Name

SITE ADDRESS/ GPS COORDINATES:

NEAREST MUNICIPALITY Police (contact info)

Emergency Transport/ Ambulance (contact info) Fire (contact info)

SCOPE OF WORK:

PART 2: SITE DIAGRAM

INDICATE LOCATION OF SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS, FIRST AID LOCATION AND MUSTER AREA. ATTACH HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL AID DIRECTIONS.

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PART 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL

PART 3.1: SITE WORKING CONDITIONS # HAZARD YES NO IF YES, GIVE HAZARD DESCRIPTION AND CONTROLS

1. Access to Workplace via Forestry Service Road (FSR)

2. Limited Communication 3. Poor Driving Conditions 4. Weather 5. Forest Fires 6. Wildlife 7. Environmental Hazards 8. Working on/near Water 9. Night or Extended Conditions 10. Working Alone or in Isolation 11. Public Interaction 12. Other: 13. Other:

PART 3.2: ACTIVITY-ASSOCIATED HAZARDS # Activity YES NO IF YES, GIVE HAZARD DESCRIPTION AND CONTROLS 14. Boat Operation/Towing 15. Diving 16. Snorkeling 17. Back Pack Electrofishing 18. Vehicle/Trailer Operation 19. Other:

PART 3.3: OTHER HAZARDS # HAZARD YES NO IF YES, GIVE HAZARD DESCRIPTION AND CONTROL 20. Manual Lifting 21. Pre-existing Health Conditions 22. Noise 23. Sharp Objects / Hand Tools 24. Slips, Trips and Falls 25. Temperature Extremes 26. Violence 27. Other Ergonomic 28. Other:

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PART 4: CONTROLS (Check all that apply) GENERAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED SPECIFIC PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Dust/Particle Mask Type: Practical Clothing for Weather Conditions High Visibility Vest Sturdy Footwear Safety Footwear Safety glasses/sun glasses Personal Floatation Device (PFD) Ear plugs/muffs Hard hat Wading Boots Safety Footwear Other: Wading Belt Gloves Other: Other: Other: Other: Other:

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Describe (where necessary) EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES Describe (where necessary)

Site-specific safe work procedures SPOT beacon

Boat Procedure Cell phone / Portable Radios

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Procedure First aid kit

Electrofishing Procedure Portable fire extinguisher

Man Overboard Sunscreen

River Rescue Potable water

Working Alone or in Isolation

Winter driving kit

Call In Procedure

River Rescue Gear: (e.g., floating safety line, throw bags, knife)

Emergency call list

Boat Operating Equipment: (e.g., bailer, oil, tools, oars, fuel, keys)

Working In Wildlife Habitat Procedure

Vehicle, trailer and boat registration and insurance documents

Other: Emergency Blankets

Other: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Other: Survival gear (as required) Other: Other:

PART 5: SITE EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS (LIST ANY SPECIFIC SITE EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS BELOW)

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PART 6: GENERAL SITE EVACUATION PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF: 1. Uncontrollable Fire, and/or Other Workplace Emergency. 2. Call Out to Other Employees to Leave the Site Supervisor In Charge Proceeds To Muster Area AND CALL 9-1-1 (or other Emergency Protocol). Explain Emergency Details And Give Site Information From PART 1 To Emergency Operator. 1. All employees must proceed calmly to the Muster Area. 2. Inform all persons on-route to Evacuate (if applicable).

3. When at Muster Area, call 9-1-1(or other Emergency Protocol) if not already done so. (Give site emergency details and site information)

4. Report to your Supervisor for head count. 5. Be available for Emergency Services to provide more information upon their arrival. 6. Assist Emergency Services where directed and required. 7. Do not go back on-site until “ALL CLEAR” has been given by Emergency Services and Supervisor. PART 7: INJURY RESPONSE PROCEDURE EMPLOYEES CAN SUMMON FIRST AID FOR INJURY RESPONSE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

1) YELL FOR HELP; OR 2) CALL FOR HELP USING CELL PHONE/ RADIO/ SPOT DEVICE.

1. Once call is received. First Aid Attendant (FAA) to obtain First Aid Kit/Equipment and respond to scene. 2. Available Supervisors respond to scene. 3. FAA in charge. All others assist where directed.

4. FAA conducts scene hazard assessment. If all clear, secure area and keep non-essential employees/personnel away from area.

5. FAA to attend to injured employee and provide necessary first aid. 6. If Emergency Transport is required, refer to Emergency Transport Procedure below (Part 8). PART 8: EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SUMMONING PROCEDURE 1. FAA Designate Caller To Telephone Emergency Response (Calling 9-1-1 or other Emergency Protocol)

Caller to state: We have an Accident, Describe Incident/Injuries and Site Information From PART 1. 2. Designated caller report back to Attendant with estimated time of arrival of Emergency Transport. 3. Designated caller to meet Emergency Transport at site access and escort vehicle along most direct route to injured

employee. 4. FAA to release care of injured employee to paramedics upon arrival.

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PART 9: Training (Check all that apply)

Site Safety Orientation

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Basic Safety Pleasure Craft

Operator Card

Swift Water First Aid Diving Electrofishing

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Transport of Dangerous Goods Other: Other:

Acknowledge understanding of safety requirements and review of procedures

Control measures selected are considered adequate to protect against the hazards identified.

If actual site conditions pose additional or different hazards, the Project Supervisor must be notified and a re-assessment and additional controls must be implemented.

Employees have the legal obligation and right to refuse unsafe work or conditions.

This assessment and any associated procedures must be reviewed and signed off by all Employees working on the project.

PART 10: SIGN OFF THIS PROJECT HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL FORM MUST BE REVIEWED BY ALL INVOLVED PARTIES PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. THE PROJECT SUPERVISOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING EACH EMPLOYEE REVIEWS AND UNDERSTANDS THIS PLAN, AND PRINTS AND SIGNS THEIR NAME BELOW. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE ABOVE (INCLUDING ANY MODIFICATIONS), THE PROJECT SUPERVISOR MUST BE INFORMED IMMEDIATELY.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR(S):

FIRST NAME LAST NAME DATE SIGNATURE

SUB-CONTRACTOR DESIGNATED SUPERVISOR(S)

COMPANY FIRST NAME LAST NAME CONTACT INFO DATE SIGNATURE

EMPLOYEE REVIEW and SIGN-OFF:

COMPANY FIRST NAME LAST NAME CONTACT INFO DATE SIGNATURE

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Item 14. Example safety meeting checklist

Hazard Assessment: (Check all that apply):

Working around & on water, on rough steep or slippery terrain

Important medical alerts of crew-members (allergies, diabetes, etc.)

Physical and mental condition of individual staff members

Working with hand tools, sharp objects, heavy objects

Working on boats and towing boats

Other____________________________________________________________________

Safety Checklist (Check all that apply):

Certified 1st aid member 1st aid kits Fire extinguisher

Emergency blankets MSDS sheets Cell phone

Survival Gear (as required) Suitable personal clothing

River rescue gear: PFDs, floating safety line, throw bags, knife

Vehicle, trailer and boat registration and insurance documents

Boat operating equipment: bailer, oil, tools, oars, lifejackets, fuel, keys

Other____________________________________________________________________

Call-in Service/ Safety Check In Procedure Call-in Service: 1( ) -

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Item 15. Example summary trip report with pre-trip and post-trip checklists

LAKE / STREAM: PROJECT #:

SAMPLE LOCATION: CREW: WEATHER: SAMPLING DATE: SURVEY TYPE: SPECIES/ LIFE STAGE:

EQUIPMENT: Camera #: GPS #:

Pre-Trip Tailgate Safety Checklist

Pre-field Hazard Assessment: (Check all that apply): Working around & on water, on rough steep or slippery terrain Important medical alerts of crew-members (allergies, diabetes, etc.) Physical and mental condition of individual staff members

Working with hand tools, sharp objects, heavy objects Working on boats and towing boats

Other____________________________________________________________________

Pre-Field Safety Checklist (Check all that apply): Certified 1st aid member 1st aid kits Fire extinguisher Emergency blankets MSDS sheets Cell phone Survival Gear (as required) Suitable personal clothing River rescue gear: PFDs, floating safety line, throw bags, knife

Vehicle, trailer and boat registration and insurance documents Boat operating equipment: bailer, oil, tools, oars, lifejackets, fuel, keys Other____________________________________________________________________

Call-in Service/ Safety Check In Call-in Service: 1( ) -

Truck # (Make/Model etc.):

Boat Used:

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Pre-field Truck/Boat Walk-around

Check all lights on truck & trailer Check for damages

Check tire pressure Other Trailer hooked up properly to truck, boat on trailer properly & strapped

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________

Post-Trip Checklist

Safety Record

Reportable Incidents:

First Aid Reports Completed:

Near Hits (close calls) and other safety concerns observed:

Call-in Service/ Safety Check In Used: Yes No Called in @ end of shift Summary trip report, continued

Equipment Checklist ALL EQUIPMENT Returned to office Left on site Lost Needs repair

Picture #s (file locations):

Waypoints Taken (file locations):

Data sheets location:

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ FIELD WORK COMPLETED? Yes No (If no, reason why) _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ COMMENTS: ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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Item 16. Publications with information about working in or near water

• A users guide to working in and around water: understanding the regulation under BC’s Water Act. http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/natural-resource-use/land-water-use/crown-land/working_around_water.pdf

• City of Calgary Guidelines for erosion and sediment control. http://www.calgary.ca/UEP/Water/Pages/Watersheds-and-rivers/Erosion-and-sediment-control/Erosion-and-Sediment-Control.aspx?redirect=/wqs

• Erosion and sediment control in BC. http://escabc.com/

• Fish-stream Crossing Guidebook (Forest Practices Code). 2002. https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfp/fish/Fish-Stream%20Crossing%20Print.pdf

• Land Development Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Habitat, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/165353.pdf

• Operational Guide for Forest Road Wetland Crossings. 2014. Ducks Unlimited Canada. http://www.ducks.ca/resources/industry/operational-guide-for-forest-road-wetland-crossings/

• Proponent’s Guide to information requirements for review under the fish habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act. 2009. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/343436.pdf

• Riparian Management Area Guidebook (Forest Practices Code). 1995. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/legsregs/fpc/FPCGUIDE/Guidetoc.htm

• Standards and Best Practices for Instream works. BC Minsitry of Water, Land and Air Protection. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/bmp/iswstdsbpsmarch2004.pdf

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Item 17. Examples of performance indicators that could be part of a monitoring plan Note that there are many possible performance indicators for each of the areas that could be measured after a restoration project. The following table includes only a few examples.

Area to measure

Performance indicator

Performance criteria

Expected response

Ecosystem processes and benefits

Hydrologic response

Changes in channel morphology

Number of pools and riffles created

Increase Relates to the effectiveness and stability of in-stream structures.

Overall ecosystem health

Changes in invertebrate community

Diversity and number of invertebrates present

Increase Quantity and diversity of invertebrates indicates ecosystem health.

Fish habitat response

Changes in substrate composition

Fine sediments (<2mm diameter) as percentage of substrate

Decrease to less than 10%

Natural sediment regime maintains a balance between erosion and deposition, resulting in clean and aerated spawning and rearing substrate.

Fish population response

Changes in spawning population size

Number of fish spawning within restored area

Increase Relates to quantity and quality of spawning habitat.

Riparian condition response

Changes in native plant community

Percentage of native vegetation established in riparian area

Increase Native vegetation contributes to shade, cover, water quality and in-stream nutrients

Estuary habitat response

Eelgrass abundance Areal extent of eelgrass beds

Increase Abundant eelgrass indicates good water quality and habitat for aquatic life