Notice to Duck Lake Users – Cross Dyke Temporarily Closed
The Duck Lake cross dyke off Channel Road is temporarily CLOSED to vehicle traffic, Monday, January 27, 2020. Due to the recent snowfall and rain, the cross dyke is becoming 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 […]
Wildlife Interpretation Centre Update
The removal of the interior components of the old Wildlife Interpretation Centre was completed in December 2019. The deconstruction and removal of the building exterior and attached boardwalk and other structures has now begun. Please NOTE: There will be NO pedestrian access to that building area as the work proceeds. Due to safety concerns we ask […]
CVWMA Closure over Christmas
CVWMA Administration Office will be closed Monday, December 23rd through Friday, December 27th, 2019. The office will reopen on Monday, December 30th for regular business hours. Phone messages will be responded to as soon as possible. Information and permits can be obtained online at our website www.crestonwildlife.caWe apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Job Posting – Wildlife Technician
JOB POSTING: WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN CVWMA is looking for a driven and passionate Wildlife Technician to conduct wildlife monitoring and surveys for a variety of wildlife species. This position will offer the successful candidate the chance to apply and grow his or her knowledge and skills directly in the field. Working closely with the Conservation Programs Assistant, […]
News Release October 2019
The south dike of Duck Lake is now open for motorized vehicle access (NO ATV access is permitted on the CVWMA). NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2019 SCHEDULED DEMOLITION OF WILDLIFE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority has arranged for the demolition of the Wildlife Interpretive Centre to begin shortly after the Thanksgiving Day […]
Grizzly Alert!
GRIZZLY SIGHTING ! PLEASE BE BEAR AWARE! Just received a report of a grizzly sighting. A couple of folks were walking back from Leach Lake area toward the gate at the Summit Creek entrance on Hwy 3 last night (Thursday, Apr 11) around 7 pm and spotted a young grizzly between the bridge and the […]
Notice to Duck Lake Users – Cross Dyke Temporarily Closed
The Duck Lake cross dyke off Channel Road will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic as of Thursday, March 14th, 2019. Due to the recent snowfall and rain, the cross dyke is becoming extremely soft, muddy, and unsafe to drive on. To limit the negative impacts that vehicles will have to the dyke surface at […]
Job Posting – Wildlife Technician
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority is looking for a dedicated and passionate candidate to fill a Wildlife Technician position for a six-month period. Responsibilities will be to assist with wildlife surveys on a variety of projects. Full job description can be viewed at: Wildlife Technician Job Description Closing deadline: Friday, March 8th, 2019 – 4:30 p.m. MST […]
Gate Now Open
Please note that the gate closure term restricting motorized vehicles to the south of Duck Lake has ended and the gate is NOW OPEN. Thank you for respecting the closure and we appreciate your continued care in the use of the wetland dikes.
New Gate at the South Dike of Duck Lake
A gate has been installed as per Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development approval of the Motorized Access Restrictions on the CVWMA at the south dike of Duck Lake. This closure will be in place from today, August 15th thru October 15, and again in the spring from March 15 to […]