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User Guide
The Skeena Restoration Project Registry Dashboard is designed to centralize information on salmon ecosystem restoration efforts within the Skeena River watershed. This guide will help you navigate the dashboard and make the most of its features to gain insights into restoration projects.
Watch our tutorial video to learn how to use the Skeena Restoration Project Registry Dashboard:
To get started, click on the Explore Registry option, on the top-right navigation bar.
The Filters panel, located on the left side of the registry interface, allows you to narrow down restoration projects displayed on both the map and the table, based on specific criteria. Follow the steps below to apply filters:
- In the Filters panel, choose the appropriate criteria that match your search needs.
- After making your selections, click the Apply button to update the project list on the map and table. This will display only the projects that match your filter settings.
The Project Details window provides a brief overview of key project details, such as the project goals, start and end dates, and involved stakeholders.
- The Project Details window can be activated by simply clicking on a project marker in the map, to view more information.
Map layers let you customize the map’s appearance and allow for various geographical perspectives, explore different geographical data. In map view, you can choose base layers and toggle additional layers, such as the Skeena boundary.
- Choose between Satellite or OpenStreetMap for the base map. Toggle the Skeena boundary layer on or off to control the visibility of the watershed boundaries.
On the interactive map, projects are represented by markers, while individual site locations are shown as points. To view site locations and more details about a project:
- Select a project by clicking on one of the markers on the map.
- Once a project is selected, its associated site locations will appear in the same color as the project marker. Additionally, detailed project information will be displayed in the project details window on the right.
In the Restoration Projects tab, you will find a table that provides an overview of each project, including detailed information based on your filter selections.
- You can sort, filter, and scroll through the table to explore all available projects.
- For more details, click the link in the SSDC Report Link column to open the full report for a specific project.
In the Restoration Projects tab, you will find a Download Table button that allows you to export the selected project information in CSV format for offline review or sharing with stakeholders.
- After applying filters or searching the table, click the Download Table button to download the visible data.
In the Restoration Projects tab, you will find a search box that allows you to quickly filter the project table by keywords or phrases, allowing for an additional way of filtering relevant projects and information.
- Simply type in the project name, location, or keywords related to restoration projects. The table will automatically update to display relevant projects based on your input.
This feature provides easy access to detailed project reports stored externally in the SSDC. You can access these reports in two ways.
- You can follow link provided in the Project Details window, by scrolling to the end, after selecting a project from the map. Alternatively, you can find the link in the SSDC Report Link column in the table view, after scrolling to the right.
Primary Project Activities
| Activity Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Design and Feasibility | The development, technical planning, and/or feasibility analysis of a restoration project not in the project implementation stage (i.e. the actual physical application of a project). |
| Decommissioning | The planned shut-down or removal of infrastructure, equipment, facilities, etc. from operation or usage. |
| Offsetting | Planned activities to offset residual effects, that can not be avoided and can not be minimized more; included is offestting mirrowed resoration objectives. |
| Implementation | The physical application of tasks for a project resulting from planning (e.g. habitat or infrastructure construction, earth moving, improvements to physical infrastructure, consultations/workshops). |
| Stewardship | The application of tasks for a project with a large component of community involvement to promote salmon stewardship and salmon watershed conservation (e.g. Stream to Sea Education Program). |
| Research and Monitoring | The application of research/monitoring tasks for a project with the intention of data collection to address information gaps. This can include the collection of baseline information to inform design. Research with the aim of establishing restoration project. |
Restoration Activities
| Activity Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fish passage | Removal and/or remediation of obstructions to improve access to habitat above and below those obstructions. Includes excavation of channels and culvert replacement/installment. Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of fish passage removal structures. |
| Water quality | Restoration activities focused on restoring/improving water quality e.g., treatment facility to divert polluted water. |
| (artificial) Habitat (quality) enhancement | Restoration activities focused on restoring fish habitat by implementing (*artificial) enhancement strategies e.g., addition of chemicals to avoid algea growth related to oxygen depletion. |
| Riparian restoration and management | Restoration activities focused on re-establishing riparian habitat (e.g. riparian planting, riparian fencing, riparian bank stabilization, invasive species control, treatment, etc.). Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of riparian habitat. |
| Estuarine restoration | Restoration activities focused on re-establishing estuarine habitat (e.g. distributary channels, breaching, marsh building, eelgrass planting, invasive species control, etc.). Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of estuarine habitat. |
| Nearshore and marine restoration | Restoration activities focused on re-establishing nearshore and marine habitat (e.g. bull-kelp planting, saltmarsh bench creation, shoreline stabilization, invasive species control, etc.). Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of nearshore and marine habitat. |
| Instream structure | Restoration activities involving rehabilitation or manipulation of instream habitat through the placement of natural and/or man-made materials (e.g. LWD, rocks, boulders, gravel, instream bank stabilization, etc.) to support channel structure and function. Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of instream habitat. |
| Instream flow | Restoration activities focused on re-establishing instream flow regimes (e.g. water storage and releases, reducing water withdrawals, etc). Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of instream flow. |
| Floodplain connectivity | Restoration activities that improves floodplain connectivity. For example, activities that include the development of alcoves, side channels, off-channels and groundwater channels that lie adjacent to and connect to the main river stem. Includes maintenance and effectiveness monitoring of floodplain connectivity. |
| Watershed planning and assessment | Broad implementation of high-level watershed recovery plans including stakeholder involvement and management action. Includes watershed assessments to identify restoration options and sequencing. |
| Nutrient supplementation | Activities focussed on improving the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of freshwater stream and lake habitats (e.g. carcass placement, stream and lake fertilization, etc.). |
| Debris removal | Activities focused on removing debris from aquatic environments (could include ghost gear, derelict vessels, trash and other waste materials) that is floating, submerged, or otherwise potentially harming fish habitat. |
| Water storage | Activities focused on the storage and management of water. Includes management and physical storage of water for restoration-focused activities. |
| Sediment management | Activities related to habitat modified, removed, or added by the movement of sediment (e.g., gravel augmentation, slope stabilization, etc.) |
| Fish salvage | Activities related to fish salvage |
| Drought management | Additional activity. Any activity that has drought management and secondary goal besides restoration itself. |
| None | No restoration activities were completed. |
Skeena Knowledge Trust
The Skeena Knowledge Trust (SKT) is a charitable organization established to improve knowledge management and support informed decision-making around salmon and salmon habitat within the Skeena River watershed and estuary. Founded in 2017, the SKT collaborates with groups across the Skeena watershed, including First Nations, provincial and federal governments, and watershed community groups.
Our governance model includes a strong emphasis on following OCAP® principles, encouraging collaboration around the watershed. Through our workshops and training sessions, we empower organizations to improve their data management and storage, ensuring that vital information is preserved for future generations. Additionally, our community outreach events raise awareness about our knowledge databases, and our interactive visualizations make data accessible and easy to understand for a broader, non-technical audience.
About the Project
Restoration efforts in the Skeena River watershed are crucial for maintaining the health of salmon ecosystems, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring sustainable fisheries for future generations. Over the past several decades, numerous restoration projects have been implemented in the Skeena River watershed, but a comprehensive overview of these efforts is missing. The lack of knowledge about salmon ecosystem restoration efforts poses a barrier to effective decision-making for future projects. By developing a Skeena-wide restoration project registry, the Skeena Knowledge Trust aims to fill this gap. This project seeks to collect information about past and ongoing restoration initiatives, displaying them on a single platform. The platform provides high-level information and allows access to detailed reports stored in the Skeena Salmon Data Centre .
This project is funded by:
Completed in partnership with the DFO Habitat Restoration Centre of Expertise
The aims of the project registry and dashboard are to:
Empower Restoration Prioritization
Enable stakeholders to identify and focus on the most impactful restoration priorities.
Drive Effective Decision-Making
Support informed project selection and foster collaborative decision-making for long-term benefits.
Amplify Project Outreach
Offer platforms to share project outcomes, fostering greater community engagement and awareness.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this restoration project registry is provided for informational purposes only. While the Skeena Knowledge Trust strives to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data presented, we make no warranties or representations regarding the reliability, completeness, or accuracy of the information.
The data in this registry has been compiled from various sources and may not reflect the most current status of restoration projects. Users are encouraged to verify information independently and consult with relevant project organizations for the most up-to-date details.
The Skeena Knowledge Trust, its partners, and contributors shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or damages arising from the use of this information. The inclusion of any project in this registry does not constitute an endorsement by the Skeena Knowledge Trust.
For questions about specific projects or to report inaccuracies, please contact us .
