Twenty field trips were made to inspect the condition of dams, 

 investigate complaints in regard to water levels, make surveys of water- 

 sheds and to attend meetings to discuss the operation of dams. 



The re-construction of eleven dams was recommended to the Depart- 

 ment of Public Works, continuing the programme of re-building abandoned 

 logging dams in the interests of forest protection, conservation and fiah 

 and wildlife propogation. Assistance was given to the Public Works 

 engineers in determining a satisfactory regulated water level and obtaining 

 stream flow and historical data useful in designing the new dams. 



Eight projects were completed and one partially completed, which 

 will be finished in 1961. Two projects were carried over into the 1961-62 

 programme. The operation of the completed dams becomes the responsibility 

 of the Department of lands and Forests. ^ 

 Buildings ^'^■ 



The major 'A* building projects completed during the fiscal year 

 were the Geraldton District Office and a residence for the Kenora District 

 Biologist. - -r> ^ .... 



There were numerous ALP projects among which were Marten River 

 Park Bridge, White River Office and Maintenance Buildings, Boathouses at 

 Kingsville and Little Current, Chief Ranger Headquarters Building at Horne- 

 payne. Vehicle Storage Buildings at Hearst and Hornepayne, Ranger Headquarter 

 Buildings at Larder Lake and Englehart. Office, warehouse and vehicle stor- 

 age at Clarke Lake, radio Station office at Tweed and docks at Pembroke and 

 Trout Lake. ^. - ■:■ ^X ''c ,- . r* --:::.. -■^■.^^■l -i 



Hatcheries '''^ = ?£ 



At Chatsworth, arrangements were made for the supply of various 

 pieces of equipment and the new hatchery building was placed in partial 

 operation. Planning was continued for the renovation of the rearing ponds. 



Renovation of the Gibson Creek substation of the Normandale 

 Hatchery was completed except for some minor details and the site placed in 

 service. . 



A project was expedited for the design and construction of a fish 

 ladder on the Nottawasaga River at the Nioolston Dam near Alliston. The 



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