Course Overview
This course covers stream and river restoration techniques with an emphasis on strategies to mitigate losses of salmonid habitat in British Columbia (BC) and the Pacific Northwest (PNW). The course examines physical, chemical, thermal, and biological restoration technologies used, in BC and PNW, some of which are new and innovative, while others have been used extensively over the last 100 years. Aspects of this course include: construction of groundwater spawning channels, development of off-channel habitats, placement of in-stream woody debris and boulders, stream fertilization, hypolimnetic cold-water withdrawal, and fish passage and culvert re-design.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$2,565.19
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate stream habitat suitability for salmonids.
- Design restoration plans for salmonid spawning and rearing habitat.
- Evaluate the objectives and suitability of in-channel and off-channel habitat restoration projects.
- Evaluate where, when, and how large-woody debris habitats for fish should be constructed in both main- and off-channel ecosystems.
- Integrate stream baseline assessments, treatment assessments, and commonly used methods for restoration of fish production as implemented in British Columbia.
- Assess how hypolimnetic water withdrawals can assist in lowering temperatures in streams for fish.
- Identify when and where culverts require re-design and re-construction to improve fish habitat and water quality and quantity in urban streams.
Integrate beaver dams and beaver dam analogues into stream restoration projects to improve summer low flows
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Restoration of Stream Ecosystems (ECOR 9304) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Ecological Restoration
Master of Science Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of ECOR 9304 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93351
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 22 Loading
- CRN 93351
- $2565.19 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- This course is reserved for the MSc Ecological Restoration program. Please contact Anita Lai at anita_lai@bcit.ca or 604-432-8465.
Confirmation
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Status
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