Six Mile Slough Restoration Project – Sept 11th – Oct 27th, 2023
Six Mile Slough Restoration Project:  The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area and Ducks Unlimited Canada with funding from the Columbia Basin Trust will be conducting a wetland restoration project in Six Mile Slough between September 11th and October 27th, 2023. To facilitate the work and as part of the EmergencyResponse Plan the boat launch area...
Gate Closure August 15 – Oct 15, 2023 – South Duck Lake Dike
Reminder: motorized vehicle access to Duck Lake (at the north end of Channel Road) will be interrupted starting at midnight tonight, August 15th. The dike will re-open to motorized vehicle access on October 15th (at 11:59 pm). The closure is necessary to help recover the last population of endangered northern leopard frog in British Columbia....
CVWMA Administration Office CLOSED Aug 7th to 9th 2023
Happy BC Day! The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Monday August 7th through Wednesday August 9th 2023. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Thursday August 10th 2023. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website. Staff voicemail can be reached though 250-402-6900. 
CVWMA administration office closed June 30th through July 3rd
PLEASE NOTE: The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Friday, June 30th through Monday July 3rd 2023. The office will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday July 4th. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website at www.crestonwildlife.ca. Happy Canada Day!
CVWMA Administration office closed May 22nd & 23rd 2023
PLEASE NOTE: The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Monday, May 22 & Tuesday May 23rd. The office will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday May 24th. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website at www.crestonwildlife.ca.

About

Dedicated and passionate individuals and organizations around the world work hard to make sure our outstanding natural spaces remain intact. In the Creston Valley, we are fortunate to have a rich history in conservation. Many people, too many to name, were instrumental in promoting the conservation and protection of the diverse landscape we now call the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Habitat Management

Objectives

The CVWMA was born out of the sustained commitment and enthusiasm of a handful of persistent conservationists.

Description of Area

The CVWMA covers 7,000 hectares of provincial land, or an area that averages 20 km long by 3.4 km wide.

Management Techniques

A variety of habitat management techniques have been applied to the CVWMA since its inception in 1968.

Stewardship

Research on the tree swallow was initiated at the CrVWMA from 1996-97 by a PhD student from the University of BC.

Wetlands & Wildlife

Recreation

Easy, 24/7 access to kilometres of flat-top dyke trails offers amazing opportunities to view a large diversity of wildlife. Year round trail access allows visitors to access the area by hiking, biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Self-guided walking trails, covered multi level viewing towers and boardwalk trails provide the ideal means to explore the Area.

Education

The CVWMA attracts over 35,000 visitors per year from around the world. As part of the International Selkirk Loop, the CVWMA is a major destination and attraction for people traveling through southeastern BC.