WCT Multi-state Assessment February 10, 2003 



WCT distributions. Mark barrier on the map and number each barrier within 

 a box (i.e. ) expanding on the numerical sequence initiated for historical 

 distribution barriers. 



Step 3: Fill out a barrier form for each barrier. 



Step 4: Using a colored marker highlight each stream mapping segment and give that 

 mapping segment a circled number (e.g. ) in numerical sequence. The 

 recommended mapping segment identification convention is to start with 

 the mainstem then move to the tributaries starting with the left side 

 of the lower most portion of the mainstem then proceed, up the drainage 

 identifying and numbering the mapping segments associated with the tributaries 

 and sub-tributaries in clockwise fashion until returning to the starting point. 



Step 5: Fill out a mapping segment fonn for each identified segment. 



Step 6: Complete the supplemental stream information form, as appropriate, that is 

 contained within the watershed folder. This form allows for identifying 

 IIS not shown on the 1:100,000 stream layer. 



PART 3 - CONSERVATION POPULATION INFORMATION 



At this point, the assessment focus will change from identification of where WCT current exist to identification 

 of how WCT are possibly organized into populations and more specifically into conservation populations. A 

 determination will be made relative to which mapping segments will be combined into a conservation 

 population. Mapping segments not included into a conservation population will automatically be treated as 

 having a recreational fishery objective. Those segments identifled as having a recreational focus, only, will 

 not be carried forward in the subsequent risk determinations. 



Step 1 : Using the current distribution map use a colored marker draw a polygon around 



the specific mapping segments believed to define an individual conservation 



population. 

 Step 2: Number each conservation population in numerical sequence and identify within i 



a triangle (i.e. ). 

 Step 3: Complete a conservation population risk assessment form for each 



identified population. 

 Step 4: Complete the supplemental conservation activity form, as appropriate, that is 



contained within the watershed folder. 



Step 5: Transfer the current and conservation information forms and maps to data 

 entry person. NOTE: If sufficient team members are available it would be 

 have one team member assist the data entry person. 



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