Publications – Robin Pike

Last updated on November 20, 2023

Position title: Watershed Science Hydrologist

Contact: B.C. Government Directory

Publications

Listed in order of publication date:

2016 to 2020:

  • Young, E.L., R.G. Pike and J.D. Goetz. 2021. Stream Velocity Board User’s Guide. BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. 5pp.  https://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/acat/documents/r50525/SVB_Guide_Eng_2021_1632844892300_C54252B9EC.pdf
  • Reid, D.A., R.G. Pike, S. Bird, P. Tschaplinski, and D. Wilford.  2020. Implications of legacy watershed disturbances for channel structure and salmon habitat availability under different low-flow levels: an analysis of 45 years of discharge–habitat relationships at Carnation Creek, British Columbia. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 00: 1–14 (0000) dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2020-0120

2019:

  • Reid, D.A., M.A. Hassan, S. Bird, R.G. Pike, and P. Tschaplinski. 2019.  Does Variable Channel Morphology Lead to Dynamic Salmon Habitat. Journal of Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. Accepted for publication (in press). Aug 21, 2019.
  • R.G. Pike, N. Goeller, J. Goetz and S. Crookshanks. 2019. Key Hydrometric Planning Questions for Small Stream Monitoring. Vol 3 (2). doi: 10.22230/jwsm.2019v3n2a25
  • Hamilton S., M. Watson, and R.G. Pike. 2019. Role of the Hydrographer in Rating Curve Development. Confluence Journal of Watershed Science and Management. Vol 3(1). doi: 10.22230/jwsm.2019v3n1a11
  • Reid, D.A., M.A. Hassan, S. Bird, R.G. Pike, and P. Tschaplinski. 2019.  Does Variable Channel Morphology Lead to Dynamic Salmon Habitat? Journal of Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. Accepted for publication (in press). https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.4726

2018:

  • Pike, R.G., R.D. Moore, G. Sentlinger, A. Zimmerman, J. Goetz, K. Terry, W. Floyd, and S. Crookshanks. 2018. Salt Dilution Gauging in Manual of British Columbia Hydrometric Standards. Ver 2. Resources Information Standards Committee (RISC). December 2018. Knowledge Management Branch, B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Victoria, B.C.

2017:

2016:

  • R.G. Pike, T.E. Redding & C.J. Schwarz. 2016. Development and testing of a modified transparent velocity-head rod for stream discharge measurements, Canadian Water Resources Journal. 41:3, 372-384, DOI: 10.1080/07011784.2015.1127776

2011 to 2015:

2015:

2014:

  • Pike, R.G. 2014. Potential Hydrologic Effects of Roads. Abstract of talk prepared for WildLinks Workshop in Manning Park. Conservation Northwest website. http://www.conservationnw.org/

2013:

  • Pike, R.G. and D.J. Wilford. 2013. Desktop watershed characterization methods for British Columbia. Prov. B.C., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 079. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Tr/Tr079.htm [Link]

2011:

2006 to 2010:

2010:

  • Redding, T., J. Beckers and R.G. Pike.  2010. Selecting hydrologic models to investigate the potential effects of forest management and climate change on watersheds.  Island GeoScience. Vol. 7 No. 1 Spring 2010.  http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/LIBRARY/IslandGeoscience/Island_Geoscience_2010spring.pdf
  • Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Pike, R.G, M.C. Feller, J.D Stednick, K.J. Rieberger, and M. Carver.  2010. Chapter 12: Water Quality and Forest Management. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Tschaplinski, P.T. and R.G. Pike.  2010.  Chapter 15- Riparian Management and Effects on Function. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, D. Wilford, R.D. Moore, G. Ice, M. Reiter and D.A.A. Toews.  2010. Chapter 16: Detecting and Predicting Changes in Watersheds. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • M. Weiler, D. Spittlehouse, R.G. Pike, R. Winkler, D. Carlyle-Moses, G. Jost, D. Hutchinson, S. Hamilton, P. Marquis, E. Quilty, R.D. Moore, J. Richardson, P. Jordan, D. Hogan, P. Teti, and N. Coops. 2010.  Chapter 17— Watershed Measurement Methods and Data Limitations.  In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Polster, D., G. Horel, R.G. Pike, M. Miles, H. Kimmins, L. Uunila, D. Scott, G. Hartman and R. Wong. 2010. Chapter 18: Stream, Riparian, and Watershed Restoration. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Pike, R.G, K. Bennett, T. Redding, A. Werner, D. Spittlehouse, R.D. Moore, T. Murdock, J. Beckers, B. Smerdon, K. Bladon, V. Foord, D. Campbell, and P. Tschaplinski. 2010. Chapter 19: Climate Change Effects on Watershed Processes in BC. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Beaudry, L.J., J. McConnachie, P.G. Beaudry and R.G. Pike.  2010.  Appendix 1 – Glossary of Hydrologic and Geomorphic Terms. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm 
  • Beaudry, L.J., J.A. Leach, J. McConnachie, R.D. Moore, R.G. Pike, and P.G. Beaudry. 2010. Appendix 2- Acronyms, Initialisms, Symbols, and Conversion Factors In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Beaudry L.J., J.A. Leach, J. McConnachie, P.G. Beaudry, and R.G. Pike. 2010. Appendix 3 – Watershed Data and Information Resources. In Pike, R.G., T.E. Redding, R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler and K.D. Bladon [editors] 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia.  B.C. Min. For. Range, For. Sci. Prog., Victoria, B.C. and FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources, Kamloops, B.C. Land Manag. Handb. 66. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Lmh/Lmh66.htm
  • Redding, T. and R. Pike. 2010. Compendium of Forest Hydrology and Geomorphology in British Columbia [new publication announcement]. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 14(1):32-34. 
  • Redding, T.E., R.D. Moore, R.D. Winkler, R.G. Pike, and D.J. Wilford. 2010. Long-term Watershed Research in British Columbia. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 14(1):1-5. 

2009

  • Beckers, J., B. Smerdon, T. Redding, A. Anderson, R.G. Pike and A.T. Werner. 2009. Hydrologic Models for Forest Management Applications: Part 1 – Model Selection. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 13(1)
  • Beckers, J., R.G. Pike, A.T. Werner, T. Redding, B. Smerdon, A. Anderson. 2009. Hydrologic Models for Forest Management Applications: Part 2 – Incorporating the Effects of Climate Change.  Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. 13 (1).
  • Pike, R.G., D.L. Spittlehouse, K.E. Bennett, V.N. Egginton, P.J. Tschaplinski, T.Q. Murdock and A.T. Werner. 2009.  A Summary of Climate Change Effects on Watershed Hydrology.  Silviculture magazine. Pgs 28-31. http://www.silviculturemagazine.com/articles/summer-2009/summary-climate-change-effects-watershed-hydrology

2008:

  • Pike, R.G., D.L. Spittlehouse, K.E. Bennett, V.N. Egginton, P.J. Tschaplinski, T.Q. Murdock and A.T. Werner. 2008.  Climate Change and Watershed Hydrology: Part I - Recent and Projected Changes in British Columbia. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. Vol. 11. No 2. pgs. 1-8.
  • Pike, R.G., D.L. Spittlehouse, K.E. Bennett, V.N. Egginton, P.J. Tschaplinski, T.Q. Murdock and A.T. Werner. 2008.  Climate Change and Watershed Hydrology: Part II – Hydrologic Implications for British Columbia. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. Vol. 11. No 2.  pgs. 8-13.
  • Pike, R.G., D.L. Spittlehouse, K.E. Bennett, V.N. Egginton, P.J. Tschaplinski, T.Q. Murdock and A.T. Werner. 2008.  A Summary of Climate Change Effects on Watershed Hydrology.  MFR Extension Note 87.  BC Ministry of Forests and Range, Victoria, BC. 4pp. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/En/En87.pdf
  • Pike, R.G. 2008. Asking Questions Helps Ensure Effective and Efficient Events. LINK.  FORREX - Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources. Vol. (10)-3.  pg. 22-24.

2007:

  • Redding, T., R. Pike, and P. Teti. 2007. Understanding the effects of mountain pine beetle and salvage harvesting on hydrological processes and watershed response. In: Overcoming Obstacles to Variable Retention in Forest Management: Science to Management Forum Proceedings, September 25-27, 2007. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 8(3):149. 
  • Redding, T.E. and R. Pike. 2007.  Mountain Pine Beetle and Watershed Hydrology: Workshop Summary. Streamline 11(1).
  • Moore, D. and R. Pike. 2007. Pre-planning for Post-wildfire Rehabilitation: A Summary of Key Points to Consider. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 10(2):7-11. 
  • Pike, R. and T. Redding. 2007. FORREX watershed management information tools. In: Overcoming Obstacles to Variable Retention in Forest Management: Science to Management Forum Proceedings, September 25-27, 2007. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 8(3):148. 
  • Wilford, D., R. Pike, and T. Redding. 2007. Watershed management perspective - Using site and watershed-level retention for water and terrain conservation. In: Overcoming Obstacles to Variable Retention in Forest Management: Science to Management Forum Proceedings, September 25-27, 2007. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 8(3):100. 

2006:

  • Wilford, D.J., S.R. Morford, and R.G. Pike. 2006. Forest Management on Alluvial and Colluvial Fans: Extension Plan and Evaluation Survey of Workshops, Publications, and Presentations. B.C. Min. of For. and Range, Res. Br., Victoria, B.C. Tech. Rep. 031. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Tr/Tr031.pdf
  • Moore, D. and R. Pike. 2006. Forest Disturbance and Recovery: Presentation Summaries from the 2006 Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) Special Session in Banff, Alberta. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 10(1):10-14. 
  • Uunila, L., B. Guy and R.G. Pike. 2006. Hydrologic Effects of Mountain Pine Beetle in the Interior Pine Forests of British Columbia: Key Questions and Current Knowledge. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. 9 (2).
  • Pike, R.G. and J. Ussery. 2006. Pre-planning for Post-wildfire Rehabilitation: A Summary of Key Points to Consider.  Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin. 10 (2).

2000 to 2005:

2005:

  • Pike, R. and C. Perrin. 2005. Fertilization in Forested Watersheds. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 9(1):13-20. 
  • Teti, P. and R.G. Pike. 2005. Selecting and testing an instrument for surveying stream shade. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management 6(2):1-16. 
  • Pike, R.G. and C. Perrin. 2005. Effects of Forest Fertilization on Water Quality. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin.  9(1).
  • Pike, R.G. 2005. Results of Streamline Reader Survey 2004.  Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin.  8 (2).

2004:

  • Pike, R. and R. Scherer. 2004. Low Flows in Snowmelt-dominated Watersheds. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 8(1):24-28. 
  • Pike, R.G. and R. Scherer.  2004. Low flows in snowmelt-dominated watersheds. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin.  8(1).
  • Pike, R.G. 2004. 2003 Coastal Needs Assessment Study for Watershed Management. FORREX - Forest Research Extension Partnership, Kamloops, B.C. File Report 04-03. 

2003:

  • Pike, R. 2003. Approaching Watershed Modelling. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 7(3)
  • Pike, R. 2003. Foam: An Introduction. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 7(3)
  • Pike, R. 2003. Forest Hydrologic Cycle Basics. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 7(1):1-5. 
  • Pike, R.G. and R. Scherer. 2003. Overview of the Potential Effects of Forest Management on Low Flows in Snowmelt-dominated Hydrologic Regimes. BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management. 3(1). 17pgs. 
  • Scherer, R. and R. Pike. 2003. Effects of forest management activities on streamflow in the Okanagan Basin, British Columbia: Outcomes of a literature review and a workshop. FORREX, FORREX Series 9. Kamloops, B.C.
  • Scott, D. and R. Pike. 2003. Wildfires and Watershed Effects in the Southern B.C. Interior. Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin 7(3)

1999 and earlier:

1997:

  • Taylor, S.W., R.G. Pike and M.E. Alexander. 1997. Field guide to the Canadian Forest Fire Behaviour Prediction (FBP) system. Special Report 11, Fire Management Network, Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada. Edmonton, Alberta. viii + 60 p. Available from UBC Press, Vancouver, B.C.

1996:

  • Taylor, S.W., R.G. Pike, and M.E. Alexander. 1996. Field guide to the Canadian forest fire behaviour prediction (FBP) system. B.C. Min. For. and For. Can., Victoria, B.C. FRDA Handb. 012. www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Frh/Frh012.htm