Ministry of Environment Fisheries Inventory

Methods FAQ’s

The FAQ page provides supplementary information for Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory Standards and Procedures, based on questions from users.

FAQ’s related to the Reconnaissance (1:20,000) Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory are grouped into 6 categories

General

Prefield Phases

• Watershed Codes and Waterbody Identifiers
• ILPs
• NIDs and UTMs
• Reach Information
• FISS Data
• Mapping
• Order and Magnitude
• Sub-basin Classification
• Lakes and Wetlands

Field Sampling

• General
• Fish Collection Forms
• Equipment
• Site Cards

Reporting

• Photos
• Reports

Mapping

• Watershed Identification
• Reach Information
• Site Data Symbol
• Reach Data Symbol
• Fish Presence or Observation
• Fish Distribution
• Spawning
• Feature codes and symbols
• Mapping Specifics
• Digital Mapping specifications

Data Management

Note: All contract-related questions should be directed to the respective regional fisheries inventory specialists.