Fish Tissue Program Data
Fish tissue is analyzed for chemicals in order to assess the suitability for human consumption and the implications for fish health. Fish tissue monitoring is conducted on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers as well as on several regional lakes throughout the RAMP focus study area.
Regional lakes fish tissue monitoring is conducted in collaboration with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (ASRD) walleye monitoring for the regulation of sport fisheries in the area. Lakes sampled each year are on a 5-year rotating panel design implemented by ASRD.