McIntyre Creek salmon census, green belt subdivision, use of area,
flow energy
Overview description McIntyre Creek is joined by Fish creek from water that was diverted from the Ibex River in the early 1950’s to power the McIntyre Creek Power Plant. In the early 1980’s, water was diverted to the Icy Waters Char farm to produce char for sale. This water was kept separate from the Porter Creek spring waters that was used for brood stock that produces eggs for sale. The effluent from the fish farm is directed back into McIntyre Creek without treatment. McIntyre Creek then flows into Pump House lake where it supplies another hydro generator through a flume. Pump House Lake shows the results of high nutrient flowing into the lake with substantial algal blooms during the summer months. Char have escaped into McIntyre Creek which is a salmon bearing stream. The creek then flows North, under the Alaska Highway, through the green belt that has been part of the Yukon College Endowment Lands (This endowment is a matter of dispute). The green belt to the west of the endowment has been slated for a large scale residential development and is also part of the TransCanada trail system. Trails are defined as non-motorized in the green belt, but this is often ignored. There are two foot bridges across McIntyre Creek within the green belt and a small lage. This proposal was the focus for the second Yukon Enviorthon. From the green belt, McIntyre Creek has a salmon hatchers located just upstream from Mountain View drive. The creek then flows past the location of the Original Whitehorse landfill then into the Yukon River.
Community interest or concern The Porter Creek Community Association, Yukon College and many recreational user groups along with real estate interests all express different interests in the area.
Duration of study and numbers involved The ES 11 studies associated with McIntyre Creek have been ongoing since 1995. Some of these studies have supported the Porter Creek Community Association and Yukon College in defining and identifying community and educational uses of the area. Fall salmon census have been conducted in the lower reaches of McIntyre Creek between 1998 and 2001.
Protocols followed and resources. The Range of flow studies, water quality studies, salmon census
Contact person and more detailed information Bob Sharp, Jim Gilpin with Yukon College, Scott Gilbert Yukon College, Charles Stewart Yukon College and the Porter Creek Community Assn.
Overview description McIntyre Creek is joined by Fish creek from water that was diverted from the Ibex River in the early 1950’s to power the McIntyre Creek Power Plant. In the early 1980’s, water was diverted to the Icy Waters Char farm to produce char for sale. This water was kept separate from the Porter Creek spring waters that was used for brood stock that produces eggs for sale. The effluent from the fish farm is directed back into McIntyre Creek without treatment. McIntyre Creek then flows into Pump House lake where it supplies another hydro generator through a flume. Pump House Lake shows the results of high nutrient flowing into the lake with substantial algal blooms during the summer months. Char have escaped into McIntyre Creek which is a salmon bearing stream. The creek then flows North, under the Alaska Highway, through the green belt that has been part of the Yukon College Endowment Lands (This endowment is a matter of dispute). The green belt to the west of the endowment has been slated for a large scale residential development and is also part of the TransCanada trail system. Trails are defined as non-motorized in the green belt, but this is often ignored. There are two foot bridges across McIntyre Creek within the green belt and a small lage. This proposal was the focus for the second Yukon Enviorthon. From the green belt, McIntyre Creek has a salmon hatchers located just upstream from Mountain View drive. The creek then flows past the location of the Original Whitehorse landfill then into the Yukon River.
Community interest or concern The Porter Creek Community Association, Yukon College and many recreational user groups along with real estate interests all express different interests in the area.
Duration of study and numbers involved The ES 11 studies associated with McIntyre Creek have been ongoing since 1995. Some of these studies have supported the Porter Creek Community Association and Yukon College in defining and identifying community and educational uses of the area. Fall salmon census have been conducted in the lower reaches of McIntyre Creek between 1998 and 2001.
Protocols followed and resources. The Range of flow studies, water quality studies, salmon census
Contact person and more detailed information Bob Sharp, Jim Gilpin with Yukon College, Scott Gilbert Yukon College, Charles Stewart Yukon College and the Porter Creek Community Assn.