Proceedings 2013/030

Proceedings of the regional peer review of the standardized data collection methods in support of a classification protocol for the designation of watercourses as municipal drains

Chairperson and editor – Lynn Bouvier

Summary

A regional science peer-review meeting was held on 11 July 2013 in Burlington, Ontario. The purpose of the meeting was to review the standardized data collection methods in support of a classification protocol for the designation of watercourses as municipal drains. The items for review included the proposed criteria that would be used to determine sensitive fish species; the resulting list of sensitive species (assessed to ensure that there were no omissions or inappropriate inclusions); and the draft document titled "Standardized data collection methods in support of a classification protocol for the designation of watercourses as municipal drains."

The Science Advisory Report includes recommendations and guidance on procedures to be used in the classification of drains, as well as in the identification of sensitive species. Meeting participants included Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)-Science, DFO-Fisheries Protection Program, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Conservation Authorities, and environmental consultants.

This Proceedings report summarizes the relevant discussions of the science advisory meeting. The Proceedings and the Science Advisory Report resulting from this advisory meeting are published on the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) Website.

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