Fishy events on the Bow River weir
Posted Apr 27, 2013 8:07 am.
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The redesigned weir on the Bow River isn’t as dangerous as it once was for recreational users.
But a group of scientists wants to know something else: is it as breeding-friendly for spawning fish?
Friday, provincial consultants spent the day tagging rainbow trout with the hopes of tracking any changes during spawning season. As part of the experiment, they attached tiny radio transmitters to the fish, which fall off after about 60 days, giving the scientists the opportunity to track the trout.
The changes to the weir, an area known as the ‘drowning machine’ thanks to a strong under tow, were meant to make it safer for recreational users. The Calgary Herald reports the scientists also hope the changes on the Bow will make for an easier life for the trout as well during spawning season.
