b) Sensitivity of Fish and Fish Habitat
| Attribute | Description | Major Points |
|---|---|---|
| Species Sensitivity | Sensitivity of species to change in environmental conditions, such as suspended sediments, water, temperature or salinity. | Low - Potential spring migration of northern pike. |
| Species’ Dependence on Habitat. | Use of habitat by fish species. Some species may be able to spawn in a wide range of habitats, while others may have very specific habitat requirements. | Low – Area is classified as a water intermittent drain. given the seasonal beach barrier and the barriers upstream there is limited use of the channel (i.e. may be used seasonally for pike spawning) |
| Rarity | The relative strength of a fish population or prevalence of a particular type of habitat. | Low - There are no species in this tributary that are listed under SARA or ESA. No rare species identified or expected. |
| Habitat Resiliency | Ability of an aquatic ecosystem to recover from changes in environment conditions. | Low – The channel is intermittent and has been previously altered. |