Description
Wetlands are amazing! The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a 17,000-acre wetland area located along the Kootenay River system in proximity to the Town of Creston, British Columbia.
The CVWMA is a rich and biologically diverse area. Over 300 species of birds, 57 species of mammals and 29 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians call the area home. Many of these are species at risk - endangered, threatened, vulnerable or of special concern - at a provincial and/or federal level.
In 1994, it was designated as an internationally significant wetland (Ramsar Site). The CVWMA is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International, because it regularly supports over 100,000 water birds during migration periods, and as an Important Amphibian and Reptile Area by the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network.
The Creston Valley Wildlife Area is a wondrous place that we hope you will want to explore. Whether you enjoy birdwatching, photography, exploring historic sites, hiking, biking, walking, canoeing, cross country skiing, picnicking or just sitting on a bench to enjoy the scenery, there is something for everyone at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.
The CVWMA is a not-for-profit provincial crown agency with charitable status and contributions are gratefully accepted to help us manage the area for wildlife and habitat as well as for recreational and educational uses.
By giving generously you can help us to maintain the habitat for biodiversity; to deliver environmental education programs, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and secure its position as Canada’s internationally recognized Ramsar wetland.
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facebook.comNEW! JOB POSTING! CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT May 29, 2018 CVWMA is looking for a driven and passionate Conservation Programs Assistant to support the Head of Conservation Programs in the delivery of projects, and operations and maintenance activities. This new and exciting position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to apply his or her skills to frequently changing and challenging environments. As well, the position will provide valuable learning and professional development opportunities within a small organizational structure. Working closely with the Head of Conservation Programs, the Conservation Programs Assistant will have broad-ranging responsibilities involving all aspects of wetland management, including access management, infrastructure operations and maintenance, public and community relations, project management, communications, and general administration. To view job posting details, please go to https://www.dropbox.com/s/19280laew79vwrl/Conservation%20Programs%20Assistant_Mar%202018.pdf?dl=0 CLOSING DATE : July 3, 2018, 4 pm Pacific Time
If you want to keep in the loop about the education programs and events happening at the CVWMA, please like Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre's facebook page! They are delivering amazing programs, events and tours at the CVWMA!!! https://www.facebook.com/KCDiscoveryCentre/
Happy World Turtle Day!
Western painted turtles are starting to cross roads in the Creston Valley. Turtles on roads at this time of year are generally females and are looking for locations to lay their eggs. Female road mortality has a huge negative impact on turtle populations. Please share widely and drive carefully!
The water is still high, but things have calmed down a bit.
This was Summit Creek upstream from the bridge (on (CVWMA), yesterday evening. It’s already much higher than when it peaked last year.
The water levels have gone up significantly overnight and the heavy rain currently falling in the area is going to create hazardous conditions. Please, avoid the Summit Creek area, Leach Lake unit (beyond Summit Creek), and Corn Creek Marsh north of Highway 3 (now heavily flooded).
The loop trail north of Highway 3 flooded overnight and is no longer passable. Water is still rising!
The water levels are rising quickly in some of the wetland compartments. Looks like we might see a repeat from 2012!
A pair of Harlequin Ducks hanging out in Summit Creek yesterday!
Ross’s Geese hanging out with Snow Geese.
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