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 […]
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 […]