Nest Boxes Fish Stocking Fishway Studies   Nest Boxes Our Conservation District believes that the establishment of bird and bat populations has a net benefit on the wildlife and public health of our watershed. We offer bird and bat boxes free of charge to the RM of Kelsey residents. The conditions that apply are that the resident has suitable habitat for the attraction of these animals as well that these structures are maintained to ensure a suitable habitat each year for these species. Fish Stocking Fish stocking can help areas that were once highly productive fisheries. Although we will not help in any way to restock lakes, rivers, ponds and sloughs, we will however help stock livestock dugout ponds in a an effort to help control algae blooms. Dugouts that will be considered are ones that are used for livestock watering and ones that are sufficient in size and depth to sustain a stock population. Dugouts that are stocked are exempt from being treated with algaecides or chemicals that will harm the fish population as well extraction of these fish are prohibited without consent from KCD. For further information please contact the District office. Fishway Studies The only way to better understand our watershed and what we can do to sustain its health is to conduct studies. Kelsey Conservation District is committed to discovering the best direction for sustainable watershed management. With the help of local lodge owners, local and visiting fishermen, creel surveys where conducted on Rocky Lake as well as Athapapuskow Lake. In partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), University College of the North and Manitoba Conservation, KCD allocated funds for a Pike and Walleye Study conducted on the Rocky Lake – Root – Reader Marsh Complex. On December 17, 2001 Manitoba Conservation and DUC were notified of a fish kill at Rocky Creek fishway and water control structure downstream of Rocky Lake. Oxygen levels were tested at various spots and it was discovered that there were insufficient levels of dissolved oxygen in these spots. The study was conducted to see how this affected Pike and Walleye populations as they pass through these areas. For results of this study please click on this document.