Proceedings 2019/006
Proceedings of the Recovery Potential Assessment of Redside Dace (Clinostomus elongatus) in Canada; 21-22 February 2018
Chairperson: Lynn Bouvier
Editors: Elliot Quider, Kristin Thiessen and David Andrews
Summary
A regional science peer-review meeting was held on 21-22 February 2018 in Burlington, Ontario. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the recovery potential of Redside Dace (Clinostomus elongatus) in Canada to provide advice that may be used for the development of a recovery strategy and action plan, and to support decision making with regards to the issuance of permits or agreements. Participants included DFO Science and Species at Risk programs, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and several conservation authorities.
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) designated the Redside Dace as Special Concern in 1987. A reassessment by the committee in 2007 uplisted the species to Endangered. Redside Dace is found only in Ontario with the majority of the remaining populations found within the Lake Ontario drainage. Remaining populations have experienced dramatic reductions in range and abundance due to ongoing threats.
Proceedings report summarizes the relevant discussions from the meeting and presents recommended revisions to be made to the associated research document. The Proceedings, Science Advisory Report and Research Document resulting from this science advisory meeting are published on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) website.
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