Establishment Chute

The purpose of this study was to produce a report that communicates the results of the HSR analysis of various river engineering measures used to develop diversity within Establishment Chute. The increased diversity within Establishment Chute would, in turn, create a more beneficial aquatic habitat.

The goals of this study were to:

• Evaluate a variety of remedial measures utilizing an HSR model with the
  primary objective of identifying the most effective and economical plan to
  diversify aquatic habitat in Establishment Chute. The secondary objective
  was to create a secondary side channel between Establishment Island and
  the existing point bar. In order to determine the best alternative, three criteria
  were used to evaluate each alternative.
  • The alternative should increase aquatic habitat within Establishment
    Chute by creating more bathymetric diversity.
  • The alternative should increase aquatic habitat within Establishment
    Chute by creating more bathymetric diversity.
  • The alternative should not negatively impact the bar located between
    Establishment Island / Schmidts Island and the main channel.
• Communicate to other engineers, river industry personnel, and environmental
  agency personnel the results of the HSR model tests and the plans for
  improvements.

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