AYA Posted by Steve on Sunday, December 13, 2009 (17:55:25) (86 reads)
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ice ice baby Posted by Steve on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (18:41:01) (86 reads)
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Hovercraft floated Posted by Jim on Thursday, August 20, 2009 (17:47:40) (68 reads)
Report calls for more ice mitigation equipment
By Brian Bowman
The Manitoba government is looking into using a hovercraft to break up ice on the Red River to reduce flooding caused by ice jams.
Last Friday, both Steve Topping, Water Stewardship executive director, and Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick said a hovercraft would be an advantage to breaking up ice to avoid flooding.
Melnick and Topping also said officials are looking at adding more ice cutters and a third Amphibex ice-breaking machine.
“The 2009 flood demonstrated the severe challenges that can result from exceptional spring weather conditions and this experience will be valuable in managing future floods,” Melnick said. “Flood-control and flood-fighting improvements made since 1999 have paid off, but we learned where improvements can be made.”
St. Andrews Reeve Don Forfar said he does not expect the Tri-S region to get another Amphibex machine for use in this area of the Red River. Last spring, two Amphibexes were deployed north of Selkirk.
Forfar said an Amphibex meeting is scheduled in the upcoming weeks.
“We may get another ice cutter and, more importantly, refine the ones we got,” Forfar said Tuesday morning. “Those (cutters) were an experiment and we have three of them, the first one experienced about $30,000 in warranty repairs right off the get go.”
Forfar said the ice cutters are expected to be used earlier next year. He hopes they won’t have to undergo as many repairs.
Meanwhile, Melnick said the province continues to discuss dredging with the federal government as it’s a federal responsibility.
The province released two reports on the 2009 flood and a third report on the operation of the Red River Floodway late last week. They can be viewed at www.gov.mb.ca/waterstewardship.
“In managing these remarkable challenges, we have gained the experience to develop strategies to better deal with future events,” said Melnick.
Manitoba was hit with the second-highest flood since 1852. Ice jams complicated floodway operations and caused extensive overland flooding as a result of frozen drainage systems.
The province said it has invested $310 million since 1997 in flood mitigation works such as ring dikes and floodway expansion. Flood protection investments and innovative flood management efforts led to remarkable flood damage reduction savings in the order of $11 billion, said Melnick.
Also under study is changing the floodway inlet to allow more water in to reduce the flood threat to Winnipeg and to limit flooding south of the city when the gates are activated.
The province is also looking at raising sections of Highway 75 near Morris and other provincial roads to keep them open in moderate floods.
They also announced they are committed to a number of actions already including flood protection for the Peguis and Fisher River First Nations, the Red River north of Winnipeg and other at-risk areas and improvements to the City of Winnipeg’s secondary dike and sewer systems to reduce the risk of basement flooding from sewer backup.
MNR proposes closure of winter trout season on Lake of the Woods Posted by Steve on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (17:18:26) (71 reads)
Recommendation consistent with existing regulations for Clearwater Bay
Posted By Reg Clayton
Kenora district Ministry of Natural Resources is proposing to close the winter lake trout season on Lake of the Woods in 2010 – excluding Whitefish Bay – to protect the species from over fishing during the ‘harshest angling period of the year’.
The recommendation is among management options listed in the Lake Trout Lake of the Woods report dated April 30 and consistent with existing regulations for Clearwater Bay. If adopted, the trout season on Lake of the Woods would extend from the third Saturday of May to Sept. 30.
Report author MNR Lake of the Woods area supervisor Scott Lockhart notes the ministry anticipates under taking a review of its lake trout management objectives and strategies with a lake specific management plan for Lake of the Woods. However, it is anticipated that a lake-wide planning process will not be undertaken for at least a year. The report refers to anglers citing concerns regarding the Lake of the Woods lake trout fishery as indicative to MNR of public interest in having an interim strategy in place for 2010.
The report notes although protection for lake trout applies within a defined boundary under the Clearwater Bay lake trout regulations, anglers have discovered areas just outside Clearwater Bay where trout can be found during the winter months. The seasonal movement to Ptarmigan Bay and other areas adjacent to Clearwater Bay occurs due to the cooling of lake temperature in the fall providing suitable living conditions for trout.
“As a result there has been an increasing harvest of the Clearwater Bay lake trout population when they are caught outside of the area where the specific lake trout regulations apply,†the report states.
It adds alternative fishery management options, including status quo – doing nothing, would likely result in an increased harvest as more anglers become aware of trout moving out of the Clearwater Bay protected area during the winter. A catch and released option was also rejected due to concerns of fish mortality from handling and exposure to harsh winter weather conditions.
How to build a $100 ice shack Posted by Steve on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 (21:37:10) (198 reads)
Basic Materials:
3 sheets of 4' x 8' x 5/8" plywood
1 heavy piece of canvas or poly tarp 8' x 15'
1 - 2" x2" x 7' ridge pole
3 - 2" x 4" x 7" floor supports/skis
(optional for towing)
2 handles per door
2 barrel bolts per door
4 - 2" hinges for floor openings
assorted screws, heavy duty staples
Optional Materials:
2 - 4" eye bolts and rope for towing
3 - 6" x 5/8" plywood ridge poles
desired paint, stain, or varnish
These basic plans are for a sturdy, collapsible easy-to-transport hut. Adding ski supports (2" x 4" or 2" x 6" runners) allows it to be pulled behind a snowbile or ATV.
Directions:
First, place a 40" x 84" piece of 5/8 plywood on the floor. On one end of the plywood, screw down a 2" x 4" x 40". The back panel of the hut is fastened to this 2" x 4", to enable the front panel to lay flat with the back panel on top of it (see diagrams A and B below).
If you are adding skis, put them on now with 2" or 3" wood screws. Space the skis 20" apart and taper the front ends for easy towing (see diagrams C and D below).
Next, take the remaining two sheets of plywood and mark 6'. Measure down from this mark 20" in the centre of each sheet and tie a 20" piece of string to a nail. Drive a nail into the mark on each panel; fasten the pencil and string to this nail, and, holding the pencil, scribe an arc on the top of each panel (see diagram F below).
Use a jig saw to cut out the arcs. Slide the off-cut plywood down 3" or 4" under the cut panel and mark the radius. This curved piece of off-cut can be used later to attach the tarp.
Next, measure a 2' x 4' doorway on the front and back panels, if two doors are required. Leave a 5" sill on the bottom to keep out blowing snow and retain plywood strength (see diagram G below).
Cut out the door(s) with a jig saw and re-attach with two hinges. A handle and latch completes the job. A small porthole can be cut at one or both ends for ventilation. If a heater is to be used, ventilation is a must to avoid build-up of dangerous carbon monoxide. Also, a small viewing hole at either end at eye level can be cut out and covered with a piece of plastic or lexan.
Assembly
Using three hinges for each panel, fasten them inside to the hut. To maintain an even height, keep the front and back panels flush with the bottom of the floor. They fold with the hut (see diagram E below).
The framework can now be erected and the ridge pole put in place on top (see diagram I below). For added strength and comfort, two more ridge poles can be added at the side, giving the angler a place to lean back and have a shelf in front of him/her.
With the frame erected, apply the canvas or tarp (see diagram I below). You might need a helping hand. If you wish, you can staple every 3" to 4" on the side panels and floor. A 3" or 4" plywood security strip on the front and back panels adds durability and strength. Now, cut openings in the plywood floor to the size of the auger hole you intend to use. I prefer to make a 10" x 14" hinged rectangular opening and use a small barrel bolt to hold it closed. This prevents snow from entering while transporting the hut behind a snowmobile. The basic hut is now finished. A coat of paint, stain, or varnish on wooden parts helps preserve them.
Transportation
To transport the hut, just remove the ridge pole(s), fold the front panel, and then the back panel over the front panel (see diagram D below). A small propane heater keeps the inside of the hut amazingly warm especially if snow is banked up around the outside. Seating can be folding chairs or stools.
Materials cost $100 to $200, depending on the quality of the covering and plywood you use. The hut is designed for years, so the initial cost of quality products is well justified.
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