Miller Ecological Consultants, Inc.

Client: Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon

Location: Flathead River, Montana

Developed a two-dimensional (2-D) hydraulic and habitat modeling study design to provide an evaluation of flow-related impacts to endangered bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead River upstream of Flathead Lake, Montana.

Noteworthy components of the project: Utilized state-of-the-art 2-D hydraulic modeling data collection and analysis techniques. Incorporated modeling results into a GIS framework through the use of proprietary software. Use of bivariate habitat suitability analysis. Provided administrators a powerful decision making tool.

References:

Mr. Brian Marotz
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
490 North Meridian
Kalispell, Montana 59901
406-751-4546

Mr. Ron Morinaka
Bonneville Power Administration
P.O. Box 3621
Portland, Oregon
97208
503-230-5365