Identification of physical habitats limiting the production of coho salmon in western Oregon and Washington.

G.H. Reeves; F.H. Everest; T.E. Nickelson

doi:10.2737/PNW-GTR-245

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Identification of physical habitats limiting the production of coho salmon in western Oregon and Washington.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

G.H. Reeves, F.H. Everest, T.E. Nickelson

Year:

1989

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/PNW-GTR-245

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-245. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 18 p

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Abstract

Fishery managers are currently spending millions of dollars per year on habitat enhancement for anadromous salmonids but often do not have the tools needed to ensure success. An analysis of factors limiting production of salmonids in streams must be completed before any habitat-enhancement program is begun. This paper outlines the first formal procedure for identifying physical habitats limiting production of coho salmon.

Keywords

Coho salmon, limiting factors, dichotomous key

Citation

Reeves, G.H.; Everest, F.H.; Nickelson, T.E. 1989. Identification of physical habitats limiting the production of coho salmon in western Oregon and Washington. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-245. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 18 p