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    Ecosystem Monitoring

    Publications

    Ecosystem monitoring publications are listed below in chronological order.

    Limited copies of these publications are available on loan from the Conservation and Environment Library.

    PDF documents are available where indicated by this symbol Available as PDF document, and will open in a new window. (Adobe Reader is required to read PDF files. A free PDF reader can be downloaded at the Adobe website.) Publications not available as PDF files may be obtained by emailing the Wildlife Branch.

    Manitoba Conservation. 2007. Available as PDF document Concentrations of Metals and Other Elements in Surface Soils of Flin Flon, Manitoba and Creighton, Saskatchewan, 2006. Manitoba Conservation. Report No. 2007-01, Winnipeg, MB. 64 pp.

    Jones, G. and V. Henderson. 2006. Available as PDF document Metal Concentrations in Soil and Produce from Gardens in Flin Flon, Manitoba, 2002. Habitat Management and Ecosystem Monitoring Section, Wildlife Branch, Manitoba Conservation. Winnipeg, MB. Manitoba Conservation Report No. 2006-01. 81 pp.

    Jones, G. 2005. Available as PDF document Vascular Flora of the Fort Whyte Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba: 2002 - 2004. Habitat Management and Ecosystem Monitoring Section, Wildlife Branch, Manitoba Conservation. Report No. 2005-02, Winnipeg, MB. 37 pp.)

    Jones, G. and F. Phillips. 2003. Available as PDF document Metal Concentrations in Surface Soils of Thompson, Manitoba, September 2001. Habitat Management and Ecosystem Monitoring Section, Wildlife Branch, Manitoba Conservation. Winnipeg, MB. Manitoba Conservation Report No. 03-01. 21 pp.

    Jones, G. B., J. Greenall, and E. Punter. 1999. Available as PDF document A Preliminary Vegetation Survey of the Gull Lake Wetlands Area. Manitoba Environment, Terrestrial Quality Management Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 99-05. 39 pp.

    Jones, G. B., K.A. Ottenbreit, and V.L. Henderson. 1995. Effects of Aerial Application of the Herbicide Glyphosate on Forest Ecosystems: Part 3. Effects on Vegetation and Ungulate Browse 1985 to 1994. Manitoba Environment, Terrestrial Quality Management Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 95-05. 95 pp.

    Kucera, E. 1990. Use of Sparrows (Passer domesticus) in Western Equine Encephalitis Monitoring in Manitoba, 1983-1986. Manitoba Environment, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnpeg, MB. Report No. 90-1. 14 pp.

    Phillips, S.F. 1989. Available as PDF document Wood Preservative Residues in Soil, Prendiville Wood Preservers Ltd., Neepawa, Manitoba, 1985. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 89-1. 19 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. and S.F. Phillips. 1988. Heavy Metal and Sulphate Deposition in Snow, Thompson, Manitoba 1982-1985. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 88-1. 38 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. and D.B. McEachern. 1988. Cadmium in Kidney and Liver of Manitoba Moose and Elk: 1986-87. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 88-2. 23 pp.

    Phillips, S.F. and D.L. Wotton. 1988. Glyphosate Residues in Vegetation and Soils of Manfor's Egg Lake Site after Aerial Application in August 1986. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 88-3. 20 pp.

    Wotton, D. L. and S. F. Phillips, 1988. A Survey of Lead-in-Soil at A. W. Wood Scrap Iron and Metal Company, Roland, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 88-4.

    Henderson, V.L., D.L. Wotton, and S.F. Phillips. 1988. Effects of Aerial Application of the Herbicide Glyphosate on Forest Ecosystems: Part 2. A Summary of the 2.5 L/ha Spray Application, 1985-1988. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 88-5. 83 pp.

    Jones, D. C. 1987. Available as PDF document Assessment of Vegetation Damage from S02 and H2S04 Mist Emissions at the Red River Brick and Tile Co. Ltd., Lockport, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Services Branch, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 87-1. 14 pp

    Phillips, S.F., D.L. Wotton, D.C. Jones and D.B. McEachern. 1987. Glyphosate Residues in Vegetation and Soils of Manfor Sites after Application of Roundup in August 1985. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 87-2. 30 pp.

    Henderson, V.L. and D.L. Wotton. 1987. Effects of Aerial Application of the Forest Herbicide Roundup on Terrestrial Ecosystems: Part I. Procedures Manual. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No.87-3. 45 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. and P.W. Haluschak. 1986. Mapping of Soils and Bedrock Sensitivity to Acidic Deposition in Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 86-1. 19 pp.

    Jones, D.C. 1986. Available as PDF document A Survey of Lead-in-Soil Concentrations at Seven Tot Lots in The City of Winnipeg. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 86-3. 17 pp.

    Jones, D.C. 1986. Available as PDF document A Survey of Lead-in-Soil from Seven Rural Communities in Manitoba, 1984. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 86-2. 17 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. 1986. A Preliminary Survey of Cadmium in Moose Kidney and Liver Tissue in Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 86-4. 13 pp.

    Jones, D.C. 1986. Available as PDF document A Progress Report on the Growth of Jack Pine and Black Spruce Tublings Planted in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils near the INCO Smelter at Thompson, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 86-5. 32 pp.

    Kucera, E. 1986. Mercury in Aquatic Carnivores of the Churchill River Diversion. Submission to Federal/Provincial Mercury Steering Committee. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB.

    Wotton, D.L., W.M. Sawatsky, D.B. McEachern, and D.C. Jones. 1985. An Assessment of Air Pollutant Effects from a Nickel Smelter on Forest Vegetation at Thompson, Manitoba 1977 and 1982. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 85-1. 100 pp.

    Phillips, S.F. 1985. Vegetation Assessment in the Thompson Area using Landsat Imagery. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 85-2. 15 pp.

    Jones, D. C. 1985. Available as PDF document A Synopsis of the Lead Program at Weston Elementary School in the City of Winnipeg. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 85-3. 21 pp.

    Jones, D.C., D.L. Wotton, D.B. McEachern and S.F. Phillips. 1984.Available as PDF document The Growth of Jack Pine and Black Spruce Seedlings in Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils Collected Near the Inco Smelter at Thompson, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 84-4. 33 pp.

    Kucera, E. and W. Sawatsky. 1984. Western Equine Encephalitis Antibodies in Manitoba Birds, 1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 84-2. 16 pp.

    Phillips, S.F. and D.B. McEachern. 1984. Monitoring for Malathion Residues in Lettuce, Onions and Fruit, After Aerial Spraying in Southern Manitoba, 1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 84-3. 28 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. and S.F. Phillips. 1984. Wood Preservative Residues in Soil, Roblin Forest Products, 1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 84-5. 14 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. and F.E. Doern. 1983. Lead Particulate Analysis in Air and Soil of The City of Winnipeg, 1982. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-3. 64 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. and S.F. Phillips. 1983. Status Report on Roblin Forest Products Ltd. Soil and Water Survey. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-4. 14 pp.

    Henderson, V. and W. Sawatsky. 1983. Bibliography of Vegetation Studies in Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-6. 33 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. and S.F. Phillips. 1983. A Progress Report on Monitoring of Vegetation and Soil on the Spruce Point Mine Discharge Site, 1980-1981. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-8. 14 pp.

    Jones, D.C. and D.L. Wotton. 1983. Available as PDF document Lead Program Report Boulevard Sod/Soil Removal and Replacement in the Weston Area of Winnipeg, 1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-16. 15 pp.

    Kucera, E. 1983. Lead Distribution in Winnipeg as Reflected by City Area Dogs. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report 83-10. 20 pp.

    Wotton, D.L., D.B. McEachern, and D.C. Jones. 1983. A Study of Forest Vegetation in the Flin Flon Area for Atmospheric Emission Effects from the HBM&S Smelter. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental, Management Services Branch, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-11. 51 pp.

    Phillips, S.F., D.L. Wotton, D.B. McEachern, and D.C. Jones. 1983. Available as PDF document Snow Chemistry in the Flin Flon Area of Manitoba, 1981-1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies Section. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-13. 36 pp.

    Kucera, E. 1983. Monitoring Smelter Emissions Using Small Mammals as Indicators. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-14. 16 pp.

    Jones, D.C. and D.L. Wotton. 1983.Available as PDF document A Survey of Lead in Soil from Seven Schools and Three Residential Areas of Winnipeg, 1983. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Services Branch, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-15. 21 pp.

    Kucera, E. 1983. Impact of Aerial Application of Malathion on Winnipeg Birds. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 84-1. 12 pp.

    Jones, D.C. 1983. Available as PDF document A Status Report on the Lead Concentration in Sod and Soil for Flin Flon-Channing, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-1. 9 pp.

    Jones, D.C. 1983. Available as PDF document A Status Report on the Lead Concentration in Sod and Soil for Thompson, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental Management Division, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-2. 9 pp.

    McEachern, D.B. and S.F. Phillips. 1983. Available as PDF document Monitoring for Mercury and Lead in Blueberry Plants (Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx.) of the Flin Flon Area, 1980 and 1981. Manitoba Department of Environment and Workplace Safety and Health, Environmental, Management Services Branch, Terrestrial Standards and Studies. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 83-12. 25 pp.

    Jones, D.C. and D.L. Wotton. 1982. Lead Program Report Soil/Sod Removal and Replacement in the Weston Area of Winnipeg, 1982. Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Environment. Winnipeg, MB.

    McEachern, D.B. 1982. A Synopsis of Arsenic Dispersion Surveys, St. Pierre, 1979-1981. Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Environment, Environmental Management Services. Winnipeg, MB. 19 pp.

    Jones, D.C., D.L. Wotton, and D.B. McEachern. 1981. Available as PDF document Ambient Fluoride Levels and Their Effects on Vegetation and Soil in the Vicinity of the Red River Brick and Tile Company, Lockport, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Environment. Winnipeg, MB.

    Wotton, D.L. and G.D. Hogan. 1981. Available as PDF document The Effects of Atmospheric Emissions from the Thompson Mining and Smelting Industry on Forest Vegetation and Soils. Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Environment. Winnipeg, MB. 112 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. 1981. Status of Soils and Geology Sensitivity Mapping in Western Canada. Manitoba Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Environment. Winnipeg, MB. 15 pp.

    Hogan, G.D. and D.L. Wotton. 1980. Available as PDF document A Preliminary Report on the Effects of Atmospheric Effluents from Mining and Smelting Industries on Forest Vegetation and Soils: Submission to the Clean Environment Commission, Province of Manitoba. Manitoba Clean Environment Commission. Winnipeg, MB. 103 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. 1980. Available as PDF document A Survey of Lead Accumulation in Tree Foliage and Surface Soil of the Winnipeg Area. Manitoba Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment. Winnipeg, MB.

    Wotton, D.L. 1979. Available as PDF document A Survey of Mercury and Lead in Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx. of the Flin Flon area. Manitoba Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 79-3. 17 pp.

    Wotton, D.L. 1979. Preliminary Vegetation Survey for Arsenic Trioxide Deposition in the Area Surrounding Poulin Tree Service Warehouse, Jolys Avenue, St. Pierre, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment. Winnipeg, MB.

    Wotton, D.L. 1979. A Survey of Mercury and Lead in Vaccinium myrtilloides Michx. of the Flin Flon area. Manitoba Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 79-3. 17 pp.

    Wotton, D.L., D.C. Jones, and D.B. McEachern. 1978. An Assessment of Jack Pine Budworm Control in Belair Provincial Forest, Manitoba. Manitoba Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Environment. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 78-1. 27 pp.

    Kucera, E., R.R. Cockerill, and D.C.M. Elliott. 1977. Pesticide Effects on Wildlife: 1967-1976. Bibliography of Abstracts. Manitoba Department of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 77-1.

    Wotton, D.L. and D.C. Jones. 1976. A Rationalization of Spruce Budworm Control in the Spruce Woods Provincial Park and Forest, Manitoba: Part 1. Manitoba Department of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 76-1.

    Wotton, D.L. and D.C. Jones. 1976. A Rationalization of Spruce Budworm Control in the Spruce Woods Provincial Park and Forest, Manitoba: Part 2. Manitoba Department of Mines, Resources and Environmental Management. Winnipeg, MB. Report No. 76-2.