Community Involvement Program (CIP)
Salmonid Health Management Checklist
X June 30th Submission
☐ December 15th Submission
PAR Licence Number
SEP-AQ443-2014
Assessment Date
June 24 2015
Project Name
Powell River Hatchery
Organization/Operator Name
Powell River Salmon Society
Site Personnel Interviewed
(name and position)
Shane Dobler, Manager
Assessment Period Covered
Up to June 30 2015
Assessment Conducted by
(name and position)
Grant Mcbain, Community Advisor
Note: If there is an asterisk * at the end of a Checklist item and it is marked NO, this denotes a
variance from a condition of licence or Salmonid Enhancement Program standard. Refer to the CIP
Salmonid Health Management Checklist Guide and Monitoring Record Form for next steps.
FISH PRODUCTION
Facility is licensed for all salmon species on site*
Production is within the Regional Production Plan*
Yes No
X
X
NA
Yes No
X
X
Yes No
X
X
X
NA
Comments:
Section 2.2: KEEPING FISH HEALTHY
Suitable rearing environment
Rearing containers are kept clean
Rearing and incubation containers are loaded within recommended limits
Fish Health Monitoring
Regular observations of fish to monitor general health*
Health observations at time of length or weight sampling
Observations made at other times (explain):
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Project Name
Assessment Date
Predator Exclusion
Fenced hatchery compound
Lids on rearing/holding containers
Bird netting on rearing/holding containers
Other (explain):
Yes No
X
X
X
NA
Yes No
X
X
X
Yes No
X
NA
Yes No
NA
Yes No
NA
None (explain)*:
Water Quality
Water quality is monitored for Water Temperature
Water quality is monitored for Dissolved Oxygen
Water supply back-up systems are in place and operational
Fish Transports
All fish transports follow the Regional Production Plan*
If NO explain:
NA
Comments:
Section 2.4: KEEPING PATHOGENS OUT
Biosecurity Procedures
Biosecurity signs in place (e.g. To direct visitors to the office, designate areas as
controlled access areas)
Separation between visitor areas and fish culture areas
Hand wash stations at critical locations
Functional footbaths at critical traffic control points (e.g. Incubation room
entrance/exit)
Equipment Disinfection
Equipment and gear disinfection procedures are in place
Mortality buckets and storage containers are disinfected regularly
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Project Name
Assessment Date
Cleanliness of Premises
No spilled feed observed in feed storage or rearing areas
Floors and surfaces clear of eggs/bodily fluids in egg take and incubation areas
Wet lab areas clean and equipment stored properly
Protective clothing (rain gear, boots) cleaned regularly and in a separate storage
area
Chemicals and therapeutants stored in designated locations
Fuel stored in a designated location away from fish culture areas
Moving Fish Within and Between Sites
Transfers done in accordance with the Regional Production Plan*
Only healthy fish or stocks approved by FHV are transferred*
Fish transferred to a hatchery site are isolated
Juvenile Mortality Collection and Disposal
Mortalities are collected on a routine and frequent basis
Mortalities are examined for signs of disease
Mortality disposal to compost, septic or landfill
Yes No
X
X
X
X
X
X
Yes No
X
X
X
Yes No
X
X
X
NA
NA
NA
Comments:
Section 2.6: KEEPING DISEASE FROM SPREADING
Broodstock fish are kept separate from juveniles
Fry are kept separate from yearlings
Where disease screening programs are in effect, groups of eggs from each female
are kept separate
Eggs are disinfected during water hardening
Egg disinfection is documented
Eggs are periodically checked for mortality and signs of disease
Eggs affected by disease are treated appropriately
Broodstock carcasses are disposed of in a manner to prevent spread of disease
Yes No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Comments:
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Project Name
Assessment Date
Records
Inventory records are kept for all broodstock
Inventory records are kept for all egg takes*
Inventory records are kept throughout incubation*
Inventory records are kept for all transfers*
Inventory records are kept for all groups of juveniles*
Mortality records and/or mortality rates are kept for all groups of fish*
Records for size estimates of juveniles
Records for all handling events (juveniles and adults)
Water quality records are kept
Fish health records are kept (symptoms, mortality rates, Vet diagnosis and
recommendations)*
Fish treatment records are kept (Vet’s instructions for treatment, type of
therapeutant used and dosage/concentration, treatment procedures, outcome(s)
of treatment)*
Was there a mass mortality event within this assessment period?
Was mass mortality reported to the Vet within 24 hours?*
Yes No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NA
X
X
X
Comments:
Section 2.12: IMPACTS ON NON-ENHANCED STOCKS
Fish Escapes
Did fish escapes occur within this assessment period?
Were fish escapes reported and to who (explain):*
Yes No
X
Juvenile Release
Only healthy fish were released or as approved by FHV*
Fish were released in accordance with the Regional Production Plan*
Juvenile release data was reported on the Project Brood Summary Report*
Yes No
X
X
X
X
Comments:
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CIP - Salmonid Health Management Monitoring Record Form
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Complete a copy of this form for each Checklist item with an asterisk which was marked NO.
This form provides the details of the Checklist item that was marked NO and documents
resolution and follow-up measures.
Project Name
Organization/Operator Name
Assessment Conducted by
(name and position)
Date Issue Reported
Checklist Item Marked “NO”
Description of Issue
Respondent(s)
Management Measure
Date Issue Resolved
Follow-up Plan
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