Join Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) in our 2022 riparian rehabilitation activities in the Waiparous Creek Watershed.

***REGISTRATION HERE***

WHY?

The Waiparous Creek watershed is critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout – and both of these populations are listed as “threatened” under the federal Species at Risk Act. As part of TUC’s ongoing efforts to recover these fishes, we are working towards habitat improvements in the Waiparous Creek watershed. These efforts are aimed at decreasing sedimentation (muddy run-off from trails and bare ground), improving riparian (shoreline) health, and improving connectivity between habitats. Volunteers will contribute to the project by helping with direct on-the-ground improvements.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Volunteers will harvest and plant live willow stakes, pull noxious weeds, and distribute woody debris. These bioengineering efforts will help stabilize streambanks and vegetate restoration areas, and improve habitat for native species.

WHEN?

The volunteer events will take place on Friday May 27th, and Saturday, May 28th from 09:00 to 15:00

WHERE?

Meet at the Waiparous Creek PRA staging area in the Ghost PLUZ: https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Waiparous+Creek+ATV+Staging+Area/@51.3699661,-114.9887441,18.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5376d2d179d57e37:0xbd45da29c31de1ea!8m2!3d51.3698221!4d-114.9897686?hl=en&authuser=0

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

All tools and equipment will be provided, and lunch will be provided for attendees courtesy of the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society (GWAS). Please dress appropriately for field work and the weather. Gloves will be provided, but volunteers are welcome and encouraged to bring their own. In addition, please bring:

Appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear that will likely get wet and dirty (to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, boots or waders should be CLEAN before arriving on site)
Work gloves if you have them
Extra layers and socks in case of cold or wet conditions (recommended)
Water
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?

No.

WHO CAN I ASK IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please call Elliot Lindsay, Project Biologist at 403-615-8102 with any questions or concerns. Note there is no cell reception at the meeting place or worksite.