Alton Valler from Cranbrook, BC has sent a set of pictures taken of the pools at Ram Creek . He indicates ” You may not be aware but this pool was washed out about 2-3 years ago and I have not been back there to see, but I hear its being rebuilt by local volunteers.
From the: THE LOG FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 Parks Collaborative Workshop at Royal Roads By Mike Fenger, Garry Fletcher and Marilyn Lambert Garry Fletcher, Marilyn Lambert and I attended a one-day workshop sponsored by the Elders Council for BC Parks. Marilyn and Garry brought their experience as board members and wardens of
From the: THE LOG FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 An Exemplary Ecological Reserve Warden By Garry Fletcher Since the Friends of Ecological Reserves (FER) started its new website at www.ecoreserves.bc.ca two years ago, the opportunity has been available for Ecological Reserve (ER) Wardens to submit wardens’ reports and field notes. These reports and
From the: THE LOG FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 Invasive Interruptus By Marilyn Lambert, ER Warden Oak Bay Islands Volunteer Warden, Oak Bay Island Ecological Reserve How would you like to spend a day on a lovely little island in the Salish Sea?” That was the question I posed to a small group
The B.C. Marine Oil Spill Information System (OSRIS) is a multimedia/GIS computer system to help prepare and respond to marine oil spills. Accessed Dec 2014 at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=066E966C3AA7432987469A852A76B5F9 The strength of OSRIS lies with its detailed coastal inventory. Based on this inventory, a sophisticated computer modeling program figures out the sensitivity of each shoreline unit. The
Ecological Reserve #76, Fraser River Islands – December 7, 2014 By Ecological Reserve Wardens Bill and Bev Ramey Sunshine, 8 to 10o C, some high thin clouds, cold breeze mid-day blowing downriver. Water level at Mission: 1.8 m to 0.8 m Water level at Hope: 3.8 m Arrive islands 10:30 am; Leave islands 3:40 pm.
Laurie Rockwell, the Ecological reserve Warden for Trout Creek ER #7 submitted this report to BC Parks. –my last tour for the year was a treat for November: 8c, minimal wind, periodic blue skies and no snow. –I saw or heard 6 species of expected resident forest birds. No migrating geese or cranes flew overhead.
Executive Summary See the full PDF report: DFO_Resident_Killer_Whale_Action_Plan_- This action plan addresses recovery measures for the Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whale populations in Canadian Pacific waters. Through a series of technical workshops, consultations and meetings, recovery measures were developed to address the broad goals and objectives identified in the Recovery Strategy for Northern and
Ecological Reserve Warden Laurie Rockwell reports on his trip to his reserve: ◦ it was an absolutely superb fall day;15c at 8.30,a periodic light breeze, and sunshine flirting for prominence with wispy clouds. ◦ I saw of heard 15 species of birds that were for the most part active and vocal. I was delighted to
A pdf copy of the letter is here: ADM-Lori Halls Letter Victoria BC V8S 4G9 From Mike Fenger September 30th, 2014 Lori Halls, Assistant Deputy Minister Lori.D.Halls@gov.bc.ca BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service Division 5th floor – 2975 Jutland Road, Victoria PO Box 9398 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC V8W 9M9 Dear Lori Halls, I
Ecological reserve Warden laurie Rockwell submitted this report ◦ I was in the reserve for 2 hours early this morning. At 15◦ c, sunny,very quiet and no wind it was a very peaceful experience. ◦ I saw or heard 16 species of birds including the seldom seen Hairy Woodpecker,American Kestrel and Steller’s Jay. I was
This is a link to a website of the govt. of BC with a table providing links to recovery strategies, recovery plans and management plans for species that are found in British Columbia. A direct link to the document is provided for BC-led documents. Documents that are federally-led or co-led by the province and a federal
See the PDF of this report here:Dakota-Bowl-tree-coring-report-July-2014-Snowline-Research Memo to: Elphinstone Logging Focus Memo from: Bob Brett, Snowline Ecological Research Date: July 31, 2014 Subject: Tree ages, Dakota Bowl proposed cutblock DK44 This memo describes the results from tree coring on DK044 cutblock proposed by BC Timber Sales (BCTS). Site: BCTS’s proposed cutblock DK044 is in
Friends of Ecological Reserves lost a long time stalwart Board member Tom Gillespie late in the fall of 2013 and we continue to appreciate and miss all his volunteer hours. Other Board members are stepping up to fill his shoes. Considering FER has no staff, I am amazed at just how much this organization does
On July 11, 2014, Roger Allen ( warden) and BC Parks Staff Trudy Chatwin and Hugh McDonald with Darrian (student at UVIC ), visited Rose Islands Ecological Reserve. Seabirds recorded on Rose Islets: Double-crested Cormorants – 3 (2 adults, 1 immature) , Pelagic Cormorant – 9 (all immature), Pigeon Guillemot – 3, Harlequin Ducks –