%0 Book %I [Alaska Energy Authority] %C Anchorage %G English %B Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project document ; %T Study of fish distribution and abundance in the upper Susitna River, Study plan Section 9.5, Initial Study Report %U https://www.arlis.org/docs/vol1/Susitna2/ISR/SuWa223sec9-5ptA.pdf %U https://www.arlis.org/docs/vol1/Susitna2/ISR/SuWa223.html %X This study is focused on describing the current fish assemblage including spatial and temporal distribution, and relative abundance by species and life stage in the Susitna River upstream of the proposed Watana Dam. The study characterizes distribution, abundance, run timing, and life history of resident and non-salmon anadromous species, and characterize freshwater rearing stages of anadromous fishes (fry and juveniles). It is designed to provide baseline biological information regarding periodicity and habitat suitability for the Instream Flow Modeling Study.