It has been a productive year at Glen Urquhart. There is lots more to do but we are already seeing the fruits of our labour.
Glen Urquhart Enhancement Successes and Challenges 2023/2024
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Stream Restoration
Glen Urquhart Fall Planting 2023
This fall we will be planting camas bulbs and Garry Oaks into our pilot Garry Oak meadow area, as well as harvesting willow stakes!
The Importance of Estuarine Environments for Pacific Salmon
Fish monitoring at Hollyhock flats will be starting this summer! We’ve summarized a scientific article explaining what kinds of habitat are important to salmonids.
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Glen Urquhart Creek Restoration Update
Glen Urquhart Creek flows into Dyke Slough on the north side of the K’ómoks Estuary. It supports salmonids at present, but available spawning and rearing habitat are very limited because it has been severely impacted by agricultural practices and upstream urban development.
Mallard Creek Restoration Update
Mallard is a local creek that flows into the Dyke Slough on the north side of the K’ómoks Estuary and supports coho salmon and cutthroat trout. It has been severely impacted by agricultural practices and upstream urban development.
Technician Tuesday Report – In-Stream Construction at Glen Urquhart – August 9
The crew worked at Glen Urquhart every day last week! Construction of the riffles was in full swing and was the main focus for Cain and Renée. Jay, who has been leading the restoration of the creek, provided help and guidance during each step.
Gaining Ground from Reed Canary Grass along Mallard Creek
On October 23 and 24th, 2020, volunteers helped reclaim 150 meters of streamside along Mallard Creek.
Mallard Creek SHIM Reports and Maps
These reports and maps were generated using the SHIM Methodology.
Glen Urquhart SHIM Reports and Maps
These reports and maps were generated using the SHIM Methodology.
Mallard Creek Reed Canary Grass Removal Project
Reed Canary Grass (RCG) is a perennial cool season grass that can grow up to 2 meters tall and expands by creeping rhizomes, vegetative fragments and seeds. It out-competes other native vegetation due to its effective dispersal mechanisms and ability to shade out slower growing native species. In areas where it has been introduced it will quickly dominate from 50-100% of the site.