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KP 85 weir
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This weir is located 85 kilometres from the mouth of the Rupert River, in rapids that drop several metres.
Objectives
  • Maintain grass beds and the wetted perimeter
  • Protect hunting, fishing and trapping areas
Fish movement Impassable obstacle
Approximate area of influence 10.8 km
Date as of which the water level will be substantially maintained When the instream flow is ramped down in spring following impoundment of the diversion bays


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