CVWMA Administration Office re-opened for regular business hours
UPDATE*** Friday January 14, 2022. The CVWMA Administration is now open again for regular office hours as of today (Mon-Fri : 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm). Plowing and maintenance has been taking place, however there are still icy and slippery sections on the roads so we urge caution and care when travelling on them. Please Be Safe!! […]
Gate Closure at south Duck Lake access
Effective 8:00pm tonight (December 26th, 2021), the access to Duck Lake from Channel Road is closed to motorized vehicles due to the deep snow and slippery conditions on the dike. This surface is actually a provincial flood protection dike and cannot be plowed. It’s set at a specific elevation and removing material by plowing would […]
JOB POSTING! Conservation Programs Assistant
JOB POSTING! Conservation Programs Assistant (Maternity/Parental Leave) CVWMA is looking for a driven and passionate Conservations Programs Assistant (maternity/parental leave) to support the Head of Conservation Programs in the delivery of habitat management projects and wildlife monitoring activities. This position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to apply his/her skills to frequently changing and […]
Motorized Vehicle Closure of South Dike at Duck Lake
Due to the semi-annual Northern Leopard Frog migration the south dike at Duck Lake is now closed to motorized vehicle traffic. Northern Leopard Frogs are federally listed as an endangered species in the province of BC. In 2018, after voluntary road closures were not successful at reducing road mortality, the semi-annual Motorized Vehicle Access Restriction […]
UPDATE: August 18 2021 “Wildlife Wander” trail re-opened
UPDATE: August 18 2021 “Wildlife Wander” trail re-opened The “Wildlife Wander” trail that was closed July 9th has now been re-opened as no recent grizzly bear activity has been observed. Please remember this is a wildlife management area and always remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings when enjoying the CVWMA trails. Trail Closed – […]
CVWMA Office closed July 1st – 13th
JUNE 30, 2021 PLEASE NOTE: the CVWMA Administration Office will be closed from July 1st to July 13th and will re-open on Wednesday, July 14th for regular business hours. Permits and information can be obtained on our website at crestonwildlife.ca Individual staff contact/messages can be made by dialing our office phone at (250) 402-6900 and […]
Please note that the GATE on Channel Road at the south end of Duck Lake will RE-OPEN on schedule for SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 2021
Vehicle Access Closure at Duck Lake South Dike February 23, 2021
Duck Lake Vehicle Access Closed. Due to the warmer and fluctuating temperatures we’re experiencing, we have closed the gate at the south end of Duck Lake to preserve the integrity of the dike. We will monitor and re-open when the dike conditions become suitable again. Please note that the vehicle access closure for the conservation […]
GATE OPENED – at Duck Lake south dike February 8/21
The gate at the south dike of Duck Lake has now been re-opened as the cold weather has helped to firm the surface of the dike for travel. Thank you for your patience.
Duck Lake Users – Duck Lake South Gate Closed Due to Weather & Dike Conditions
Duck Lake Users – please note that the gate at the south of Duck Lake end has been closed as of February 2nd due to the inclement weather we are experiencing. The rain, freeze and thaw has made the dike soft and easily damaged by motorized vehicles. It will be re-opened when conditions are deemed to […]