Dataset

Friends of Swan Creek Watershed

Dataset by Friends of Swan Creek Watershed

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 28 November 2023

    Columbine Culvert Downstream by John Coates

    This sheen re occurs annually at this site of the Reach

  • 28 November 2023

    McKenzie Underpass Forest/Columbine Riffle by John Coates

    Final streamside restoration by Saanich Parks & PSSS re: effective eradication of Reed Canary Grass in 2013 to this shaded reach using native willow, alder and red cedar and FofSC volunteer control of Himalayan Blackberry.

  • 25 October 2023

    Swan Lake by John Coates

    new 'flock' of diving ducks arrived today (after the big rain yesterday) >> Pied billed Grebe, Bufflehead, Ring necked etc.

  • 25 October 2023

    McKenzie Underpass Forest/Columbine Riffle by John Coates

  • 25 October 2023

    Bob's Bridge by John Coates

    water level from yesterday's rain is creating the 'happy babble' that park walkers enjoy!

  • 25 October 2023

    Art's Riffle by John Coates

    Great to hear and see the babble of riffles. One more good rain and we may see our coho appear to spawn ..... Creek almost ready!

  • 25 September 2023

    Swan Lake by John Coates

    Executive Director (Cara Gibson) of Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary informed me of a 'DATASTREAM.com' that could share our Information of Fresh Water Lakes & Streams at the push of your one button! Perhaps you are aware? She was at a Conference this weekend involving the Health of many Local freshwater Lakes in our Lower Island/ CRD and the Benefits of Water Rangers & Datastream was discussed there.

  • 25 September 2023

    Bob's Bridge by John Coates

    3 Frisky Fry rose to snow berries ... sediment from 3 weeks ago SEEMS not a factor in health of fish:)