Eight hydraulic structures
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In addition to protecting fish habitats and facilitating navigation, the eight hydraulic structures will maintain average summer water levels over nearly half of the reduced-flow section of the Rupert River to preserve the natural aspect of the landscape in these areas.
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The diversion of about half the flow in the Rupert River will change the river's landscape.
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Rapids
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Steps will be taken as needed to improve the appearance of Oatmeal and Smokey Hill rapids after diversion, to maintain the rapids' scenic quality at two observation areas.
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Reduced flow volume and velocity in the Rupert River will change the appearance of the rapids.
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Scenic lookouts and information panels
- A scenic lookout will be built and information panels erected at the site of Rupert dam.
- Information panels will be set up near boat ramps in the Rupert diversion bays.
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- To showcase the structures
- To share knowledge acquired about the area
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Schedule of mitigation and enhancement measures
Hydraulic structures: 2009 and 2010
Scenic lookout and panels: 2009 to 2011
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