Gate Open – May 1st, 2024

Please note: the gate at the south dike of Duck Lake is now open to vehicle access for the public, as of Wednesday May 1st, 2024, following the bi-annual closure for the northern leopard frog migration! Have fun out there and be safe.
CVWMA Administration office CLOSED March 29 – April 1, 2024

The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed for the long weekend, Friday March 29th – April 1st, 2024. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website. Staff voicemail can be reached by calling 250-402-6900. Thank you!
Gate Closure, Duck Lake Dike – March 15 – April 30 2024

Spring is on its way and the rare and federally endangered northern leopard frogs will soon be moving from their overwintering grounds to their breeding sites over the dike. In order to give them the best chances to get to the breeding sites unharmed, the dike at the south end of Duck Lake, from the […]
We’re hiring! Conservation Programs Assistant

We’re hiring! Conservation Programs Assistant (Maternity/parental leave) CVWMA is looking for a driven and passionate individual to fill the position of Conservation Programs Assistant (maternity/parental leave) to support the Head of Conservation Programs in the delivery of habitat management projects and wildlife monitoring activities to fulfill CVWMA’s mandate and Management Plan objectives. This position will […]
Happy Holidays from CVWMA! Admin Office holiday closure details

All the staff at CVWMA would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in 2024! PLEASE NOTE: The Administration Office will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023 through Monday, January 1 2024 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd for regular business hours. Information and most […]
Temporary dike closure at Duck Lake – Dec 5 2023

Temporary dike closure at Duck Lake – due to the mild and very wet weather, we have closed the gate and restricted vehicle access to the dike south and west of Duck Lake until conditions become suitable again for safe vehicle travel. Thank you for your understanding! Please, call our office at (250) 402-6900 if […]
Administration Office CLOSED for Monday Nov 13, 2023

The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Monday November 13th, 2023. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday November 14th, 2023. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website. Staff voicemail can be reached by calling 250-402-6900.
Administration Office CLOSED for Thanksgiving, Monday Oct 9 2023

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! The CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Monday October 9th, 2023. The office will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday October 10th, 2023. Fishing and Hunting permits and information can be obtained on our website. Staff voicemail can be reached though 250-402-6900.
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. […]