Category: General

Gate Closure March 15 – April 30 2023 – South Duck Lake Dike

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 […]

Gate at South Duck Lake Dike Closed Jan 11 2023

Due to the warm conditions of the past few days and forecasted for the upcoming week, the dike at the south end of Duck Lake has been closed to vehicle access at the end of Channel Road (at the first gate). This will help maintain the dike integrity. For those unfamiliar with the area, the […]

Happy Holidays from CVWMA!! Admin Office holiday closure

The staff at CVWMA would like to wish all a Happy Holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in 2023! PLEASE NOTE: The Administration Office will be closed Thursday, December 22, 2022 through Monday, January 2 2023 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd for regular business hours. Permits and information can be […]

JOB POSTING: Office Administrator

JOB POSTING:  Office Administrator CVWMA is looking for a driven, passionate, and reliable candidate to administer our office located west of Creston, BC. This position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and collaborate with a small, friendly, and knowledgeable staff and apply work experience and skills to make the office life function smoothly […]

Aug 15th Gate Closure – South Dike Duck Lake

Due to the semi-annual Northern Leopard Frog migration the south dike at Duck Lake will be closed to motorized vehicle traffic August 15th – October 15th. 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 […]

CVWMA Administration Office closed Jul 15 – Aug 1st

Please note: CVWMA Administration Office will be closed July 15th through August 1st due to staff holidays. Information and permits can be obtained online at our website www.crestonwildlife.ca/ Please use the staff directory option at PH: (250) 402-6900 to make contact or leave messages for other staff members.   Hope you are all having a […]

May 1st Gate Opening

Please note that the gate at the south dike of Duck Lake will open Sunday, May 1st, following the bi-annual closure for the northern leopard frog migration.

Dogs MUST be LEASHED on CVWMA

DOGS MUST BE LEASHED! Out of respect for the many birds (with the nesting season beginning for some species), as well as the wildlife who make this habitat their home, CVWMA users are required to keep dogs on leash so they are under control at all times! Although we all like to see dogs running, […]

JOB POSTING: Wildlife Habitat & Operations Technician

JOB POSTING:   WILDLIFE HABITAT & OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN  CVWMA is looking for a driven and passionate Wildlife Habitat & Operations Technician to conduct many of the management operations necessary to maintain and enhance the existing wetland complex for wildlife benefits, waterfowl in particular. This position will offer the successful candidate the chance to apply and grow his […]