SHIM 2011 Daily Schedule

THANK YOU
LWF would like to express its’ appreciation to the families and establishments along the south basin of Lake Winnipeg, for their efforts and support in arranging transportation, lodging, and meals for the LWF 2011 SHIM project field crew: Linda Benson (boat Captain), Bruce MacDonald (Field Team Leader), Lisette Ross, Pauline Bloom, Desiree Stratton and Annie Eastwood.

Families
Linda and Bruce Benson, Gimli, MB
Bruce and Betty Smith and Daughter, Ponemah, MB
Dave and Candy Crabb, Balsam Harbour, Beaconia, MB

Establishments
Birchwood Motor Hotel, Hwy #59 North, Traverse Bay, MB

SHIM FIELD WORK SCHEDULE

July 27
Pre-survey shoreline tour for SHIM field crew

July 30
Field crew surveyed shoreline from Icelandic River to Gimli Picked up at Gimli Harbour, fed and overnight at Benson's.

July 31
Survey Gimli to Ponemah Picked up at Winnipeg Beach landing, overnight at Smith's; gear delivered to Ponemah

August 1
Survey Matlock to Beaconia Picked up at Beaconia landing, fed and overnight at Crabb's; gear delivered to Beaconia

August 2
Survey Beaconia to Victoria Beach (alternative Traverse Bay) Picked up at Victoria Beach or Traverse Bay Landing, overnight at the Birchwood; gear delivered to the Birchwood, Highway 59, Traverse Bay

August 3
Survey Traverse Bay to Beaconia Picked up at Beaconia landing, fed and overnight at Crabb's; gear delivered to Beaconia

August 4
Survey Beaconia to Ponemah Picked up at Matlock, overnight at Smith's; Alex delivered gear to Ponemah

August 5
Survey Ponemah to Gimli Picked up at Gimli, fed and overnight at Benson's

August 6
Last leg of Field Survey completed today - Gimli to Arnes Field crew driven back to Winnipeg (Alex Salki)

In general, sampling began at 8:00 am and went until 6:00 pm (10 hour days). Personal gear was delivered to the next overnight location by car, prior to crew arrival.

Each sampling day, the decision to work on the lake was made by the Captain Linda Benson, in consultation with the field crew. Hosts were advised of schedule delays or changes by Alex Salki.
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation appreciates everyone’s enthusiasm and kind support for the SHIM study.

Info Contact: asalki@shaw.ca (204) 275-6733

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