Publications – Tracy Michalski

Tracy is responsible for implementing research projects on fluvial and adfluvial populations of native trout and char in the West Coast Region.

Position Title: Research Fish Biologist

Contact: B.C. Government Directory

Current research projects

• Export of invertebrates from fishless headwater streams to a downstream adfluvial rainbow trout population
• Stream inflows as productivity hotspots in lakes and potential impacts of forest harvesting

Publications

Listed in order of publication date:

• 2021 to 2025
• 2016 to 2020
• 2011 to 2015
• 2006 to 2010
• 2000 to 2005

2021 - 2025

2025:

• Michalski, T., Becu, M., and Richardson, John S. 2025. Connections between aquatic and riparian ecosystems within lake basin watersheds. Prov. B.C., Victoria, B.C. Exten. Note 128.
   
• Michalski, T., Klassen, H., Ott, P., Schwarz, C. 2025 Influence of Lakeshore Riparian Vegetation on Diet, Feeding Rate, and Body Condition of Adfluvial Coastal Cutthroat Trout. Ecology and Evolution
   
• Michalski, T., Sirk, D., Gopal, L. 2025  Application of a light detection and ranging digital elevation model for defining and mapping lakeshore riparian areas. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

2023:

• Becu, M., Michalski, T., Richardson, John S. 2023  Forest harvesting impacts on small, temperate zone lakes: a review. Environmental Reviews
   
• Becu, M., Michalski, T., Richardson, John S. 2023 The influence of stream tributaries to lakes and upstream forest harvest on benthic, lake delta communities. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

2022:

• Becu, M, Michalski, T.  2022 Overview Assessment of the Fish and Fish Habitat of Kunlin and Donner Lakes Vancouver Island, BC

2021:

• Becu, M., Michalski, T., Richardson, John S.  2021 Stream inflows to lake deltas: A tributary junction that provides a unique habitat in lakes. Freshwater Biology

2016 to 2020:

2016:

• Michalski, T. 2016. A comprehensive study of fish stocks and fisheries of Cowichan Lake.  Habitat Conservation Trust Fund http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r54695/CowichanLakeFinalReport5Oct2016ReleasedJuly102018_1537479513319_7477694804.pdf

2011 to 2015:

2014:

• Michalski, T., and G. Fosker. 2014. Vancouver Island large lakes management plan.  Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Nanaimo, BC.http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r55867/VancouverIslandLargeLakesManagementPlanFebruary20_1549307137158_9306335462.pdf

2012:

• Michalski, T., Law, P and G. Fosker. 2012. Vancouver Island small lakes fertilization data analysis project summary. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Nanaimo, BC.http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r36836/Sayward_Fertilization_1371594705907_634fe45d465109911024230be5db27216ec16695ad60ca87a5bbeaf49d298934.pdf

2011:

• Michalski, T. 2011. Comox Lake fish and fish assessment project summary and recovery plan. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Nanaimo, BC. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r54694/ComoxLakeProjectFinalReportOctober2011_1537479091425_7477694804.pdf

2006 to 2010:

2007:

• Michalski, T. 2007. Multi-jurisdiction review of fisheries management strategies for illegally introduced non-native sport fish. Ministry of Environment. Fish and Wildlife Section. 117 pp. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r12227/NonNativeSpeciesFinalReportApril_08_1207951862069_8e248a68ce85329b85bb61f4fcca366d23deff6c264.pdf
• Michalski, T., and M. Sala. 2007. Status of Fish Habitat in Small East Coast Vancouver Island Streams 1999 – 2003. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r10243/USHP2006_1178553510325_17132d61ecec4458a1dff3d47c3b71d8.pdf

2006:

• Michalski, T. and K. Jancowski. 2006. Vancouver Island Blue-Listed Freshwater Sportfish Recovery Plan Year 1 Results and Recommendations for Year 2 http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r8758/VIBlue_ListedRecoveryPlanYear1ResultsandYear2Reco_1168041526535_785ff94dd78b4ddb98dba1bd45486dd8.pdf
• Reid, G.,E., and T. Michalski. 2006. Vancouver Island Blue Listed Freshwater Sportfish Recovery Plan. http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r8757/BlueListedRecoveryPlan_final_gail_1168040050397_785ff94dd78b4ddb98dba1bd45486dd8.pdf
• Michalski, T.  2006.  Dolly Varden Stock Status and Habitat Preferences in the Lower Campbell Lake Watershed, Vancouver Island, British Columbia http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r8753/DollyVardenStockStatus_HabitatPreferences_1168038975970_785ff94dd78b4ddb98dba1bd45486dd8.pdf

2000 to 2005:

2005:

• Buechert, R., Smith, F., Cowan, S. and T. Michalski.  2005. Riparian Vegetation Restoration on Whisky Creek, Vancouver Island. Streamline Magazine. Forest Research Extension Partnership, Kamloops.

2003:

• Michalski, T.A., and G.E. Reid. 2003. Suggestions for Designing a Fishery and Habitat Protection Focused Government-Funded Volunteer Stewardship Program. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection. 20 pp.

2000:

• Reid, G.E., Michalski, T.A., and T. Reid. 2000. Status of Fish Habitat in East Coast Vancouver Island Watersheds. In Proceedings of a Conference on the Biology and Management of Species and Habitats at Risk, Kamloops, BC, 1999. Volume 1 (355 367). http://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/acat/documents/r8708/Fish_habitat_E_coast_VI_Watersheds_1167934533638_795bdab778834eefb63c89b7fd81b1bc.pdf