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Reporting wildfire sightings is easier with the BC Wildfire Service App:With the BC Wildfire Service app, you can quickly report wildfires electronically - even in areas with limited cell coverage. Click on the report button, prepare your report offline and your report will automatically go to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre when you’re back in service.Our mobile app is free to download on both Apple and Android devices.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008
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Interesting and helpful advice from John Neilson and the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Stewards :Recently, BCWS has been made aware of two incidents of soapy water at the Brooklyn Creek fish ladder (see picture taken July 2nd). This has likely resulted from a release of a detergent into the stream, possibly from car washing or moss removal on roofs.As readers know, Pacific salmon are found in Brooklyn Creek every day of the year, and there certainly is no “safe” time to release detergents or other pollutants into the storm water system that connects with the Creek. Release of any deleterious substance into salmon bearing streams is contrary to the Fisheries Act, and subject to fines. Soapy water can impact young salmon by damaging their gills or skin.
In addition to posing a threat to our salmon populations, soapy water may also indicate that some people are still washing cars, which as of June 23, is not permitted under Stage 3 water restrictions. Once car washing is again allowed, consider washing on a lawn, rather than a hard surface. This simple method can greatly reduce the amount of soapy water entering the storm water system.
Thank you for considering the health of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed.
Dr. John Neilson, President BCWS
Sophia Priestman, a graduate of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, is the 2026 recipient of the CVN Bursary. Our $1000 bursary was presented to her at the school’s awards ceremony on May 28.Sophia graduates with straight A grades. She made extensive contributions to the Environment Club throughout her career at Isfeld, taking on the president’s role in grades 11 and 12. She was also very involved in the Model UN Program, and participated in other school clubs and sports.
Outside school, Sophia has volunteered with Anderton Therapeutic Garden and with Lush Valley for several years. At 12 years old she was offered a job by five vendors at the Farmer’s Market and chose Alderlane Bakery where she is in her sixth year of employment. She also has helped out at Pendleton Farm.
Sophia has been accepted at the University of Victoria where she will pursue a dual major in Environmental Studies and Economics with a minor in Applied Ethics. Of this somewhat unusual combination of disciplines, Sophia says:
This variety of disciplines will allow me to see complex political and environmental issues from multiple perspectives and find innovative solutions that both foster sustainability and ensure welfare for all (human and non-human alike).
Congratulations, Sophia!
Category Archives: Weekend Walks
Upcoming Walk: Sunday Aug. 20th 2017, Hike to McKenzie Meadows
Aug 20, Sunday; Joint CVN/SWI Hike to McKenzie Meadows An easy, 3 km. one-way hike from the trailhead into McKenzie and Douglas Lakes, and on to McKenzie Meadows, with biologist Loys Maingon. The trailhead starts halfway up Mt. Washington, not … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday July 30th, 2017, SWI Hike to Hairtrigger Lake
Sunday, July 30, SWI Hike to Hairtrigger Lake This is a long, Level 2 Hike of about 16 kilometers return, and will take about 8 hours, but well worth the effort. Loys will lead this walk, which will feature the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday July 29th, 2017, 09:30 Public Walk at Little River Regional Park
Saturday, July 29, 9:30 Public Walk at Little River Regional Park Loys will lead todays public walk near the Little River ferry terminal. Meet at 9:30 am at park entrance on Wilkinson Road off Ellenor Road. This little park is … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, July 23rd 2017, Wild Ginger and Shepherds Creek Trails, Buttle Lake
Sunday, July 23, Wild Ginger and Shepherds Creek Trails, Buttle Lake Strathcona Park is more than just Paradise Meadows. Today’s SWI walk will introduce you to the other side of the park, from the shores of Buttle Lake. We will … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday July 16, 2017, Trees and Lichens in the Subalpine
Sunday, July 16, Trees and Lichens in the Subalpine Forester Margaret Symon will lead the combined SWI and CVN group around Paradise Meadows on an easy 2 to 2.5 hour walk today. Margaret will identify the trees and lichens. There … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday July 15, 2017, Oyster Bay
Saturday, July 15, Oyster Bay Regional Park Loys will lead today’s Public walk. Oyster Bay Regional Park, aka Oyster Bay Shoreline Protection Park is a small park in the Strathcona Regional District. It features sand dunes and interesting foreshore vegetation. This little visited … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday July 9th 2017, Trees in Paradise Meadows
Sunday, July 9th, SWI Walk, Trees in Paradise Meadows Fred Newhouse will be leading today’s Strathcona Wilderness Institute walk. Paradise Meadows is sub-alpine at around 1,300 meters, and the tree species and growth patterns are sustainably different than their cousins … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, July 8, 2017, Headquarters Townsite Park Walk
Saturday, July 8, 9:30 am, Headquarters Townsite Park Walk This is an easy walk around Headquarters Townsite Park on level trails. The 8 hectare riparian forest site on the east bank of the Tsolum River was once an active centre … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday July, 2nd 2017, Paradise Meadows
Sunday, July 2, 1 pm SWI/CVN Paradise Meadows Early Flowers This is to announce the opening of the Strathcona Wilderness Institute 2017 Season of Nature Walks at Paradise Meadows. The first one will be held on Sunday July 2nd at … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday June 25th 2017, Public Walk Nymph Falls
Sunday June 25 Public Walk Nymph Falls, 9:30 Forbidden Plateau Road. Nymph Falls Park is not just for mushroom walks in the fall, but is a very popular walking park the year around. Loys will lead the group along the … Continue reading
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