Duck Lake Dike Temporarily Closed Due to Snow
As of 11:30am on Thursday, December 21… Due to the heavy snowfall in the past days and for public safety, CVWMA has temporarily closed the dikes around Duck Lake to motorized vehicles. People are welcome to walk, ski, or snowshoe on the dikes. Please remember that snowmobiles, ATV or any other types of motorized vehicles […]
Chance for Public Comments on Proposed Seasonal Road Closure
The Northern Leopard Frog Recovery Team (NLFRT) is concerned with road mortality rates of Northern Leopard Frogs at Duck Lake – an average of 23% over the last 8 years. They have enacted voluntary road closures over the past few years but their research indicates that the closures have been ineffective at reducing mortality rates by […]
Request for Quotes: CVMWA Office Siding Replacement
The CVWMA Office, located at 1874 Wildlife Road, is in need of new siding. Interested contractors may submit a quote to biology@crestonwildlife.ca. Quotes must be received before 4:00 PM PDT on Friday, November 3rd, 2017. Click here to view the detailed quote package
Reduce Vehicle Travel at Duck Lake and Help the Northern Leopard Frog Migration This Fall
The Provincial Northern Leopard Frog Recovery Team (NLFRT), comprised of members from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, and private consultants, is soliciting Duck Lake users’ help to protect and recover the northern leopard frog by avoiding driving motorized vehicles on the dikes around Duck Lake […]
Request for Quotes: CVWMA Office Roof Replacement
The CVWMA Office, located at 1874 Wildlife Road, is in need of a new roof. CVWMA is looking for a Contractor that will remove the old metal roof and replace with new roofing material. Interested Contractors may submit a quote to biology@crestonwildlife.ca. Quotes must be received before 4:00 PM Pacific Time on August 1st, 2017. Click here […]
High Water Levels in the Kootenay River
Due to rising water levels caused by the combination of late snow melt, high water levels in the Kootenay River, and recent precipitation, access to some areas in the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area may be closed to users in the coming days and weeks. Areas of concerns at this time are the Leach Lake […]
Notice to Duck Lake Users – Cross Dyke Open
The Duck Lake dyke is now open to vehicle traffic. We appreciate your patience during the closure and wish to remind motorists to drive with caution and be respectful to all users. Thank you!
Notice to Duck Lake Users – Cross Dyke Temporarily Closed
The Duck Lake cross dyke off Channel Road is now temporarily closed to vehicle traffic. Due to the excessive snowfall and recent mild weather, the cross dyke has become extremely soft, muddy, and unsafe to drive on. To limit the negative impacts that vehicles will have to the dyke surface at this time, the dyke […]
Job Posting – Field Operations Technician
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority is looking for an adaptable, autonomous, and creative individual to fill the role of Field Operations Technician. As a member of the CVWMA team, you will be responsible for the management and maintenance of wetland compartments, associated infrastructure and equipment. To view the complete job posting, please click here. Closing deadline: […]
Job Posting – Seasonal Wetland Naturalists
We are currently hiring Wetland Naturalists for the 2017 season at the Wildlife Interpretation Centre! To view the full job description and application instructions, please click here. Closing deadline: March 3, 2017 – 4:30 p.m. PDT