From West Vancouver Streamkeepers:

With the autum rains West Vancouver Creeks and Streams are beginning to fill and the Salmon are returning. Returning Salmon are the best indication that our fry-release program of the past years is successful. It is crucial that we know where and when the salmon are coming back to spawn For this information we rely on visual observations by streamkeepers, property owners, dog-walkers and any number of people walking along or across the many creeks and streams in our neighbourhood with open eyes.

We rely on YOU to let us know when and where you may have observed salmon over the next three month. Please report your observations to our Spawner survey coordinator Elizabeth Hardy at and include:

• Name of the creek where your observation has been made
• Approximate location on the creek (road crossing, bridge etc.)
• Date and time of your observation
• Number of fish observed
• Species (chum, coho) if known
• Approximate size (in inches or centimeters)

Please report only your own observation, second hand reports are not very useful

If you are interested in more detailed spawner survey activity, the Pacific Streamkeeper Federation will offer a training session on Nov, 29th from 12:30 to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Participants will assemble at the mouth of Brothers Creek at the end of Clyde Ave. just below the Capilano Care Centre in West Vancouver. This is an outdoor event. Dress accordingly. Gum boots or waders would be approriate

If you intend to participate or require more information please advise or contact us.

West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society
PO Box 91166,
West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N6
Phone : 604 628 1123
e-mail: streamkeepers@westvan.org

We hope to hear from you.

Hugh Hamilton
President

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