Stoney Creek Salmon Tour

Join Deborah Simpson and members of the Marine Biology section, as they lead a tour to observe the salmon run in Stoney Creek (Burnaby/Coquitlam border). With the dedicated work of the Stoney Creek Environmental Committee (https://scec.ca), this stream has been supporting a growing run of chum and coho salmon and other endangered species. However, after the extreme rainfall and water flows in the past week, the salmon redds (nests) may have been damaged. The walk will take place at the upper reaches of the stream where the water is shallower and flows from the storm may have been less. There may be good opportunities to see the chum and coho salmon as they navigate the narrow stream to their spawning grounds.

For more information about the Stoney Creek salmon: Father and son team, George and Luka Kovacic have been very active in the SCEC and doing public education tours. Check out Luka’s Youtube channel on the Stoney Creek salmon, as well as this article about him in the Burnaby Beacon.  Also: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/bc-flooding-triggers-widespread-sewer-overflows-power-outages-4760360

Preregistration required to receive the exact meeting place location – please email:  salish.wonders@gmail.com to register for a space. NV members only.  Please read NV Covid policy.   Note: participants are expected to be fully vaccinated for Covid.