Author Archives: Ed

Rogue Trails Causing Extinctions in Park

The Saanich News reported today on a severe situation in PKOLS Mt. Douglas nature park. Our park is unique in having a broad range of endangered ecological systems, and the province has designated all the systems in the park as … Continue reading

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A Great Salmon Carcass Transplant 2025!

On January 18th, 2025, the PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy hosted, as we have done for many years, a Salmon Carcass Transplant to ensure nutrients for the Chum and Coho Salmon that are now beginning to return to the creek. More than … Continue reading

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Salmon Carcass Transplant Jan 18th, 2025

Join the PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy to help restore the ecological balance of Douglas Creek by transplanting salmon carcasses back into the ecosystem. This hands-on activity supports the recovery of this important salmon habitat and provides an educational experience for all … Continue reading

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Year in Review

A month-by-month review of the projects, initiatives, volunteer efforts, observations, and issues that shaped 2024 in PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)

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H5N1 Bird Feeding Warning

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Protecting Norn Pond

Protecting Norn Pond An extended split-rail fence has been installed along Norn Trail to protect a rare and fragile wetland ecosystem (Norn Pond). The Saanich Parks Natural Areas crew made this work possible by carrying 50 fence posts from the … Continue reading

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Newsletter, 2024 Fall/Winter

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Salmon Run in Douglas Creek, 2024

This year, there was a significant return of salmon in Douglas Creek due to the extensive restoration. That does not mean there are no ongoing challenges to safeguarding the habitat. Despite the signage and fencing designating the creek as a … Continue reading

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Cordova Bay Road Stabilization

The District of Saanich has released a statement and a report on how it will mitigate the erosion on the Cordova Bay Shoreline. It outlines how it has attempted to address the erosion in the past and the current plan, … Continue reading

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Replacement Tower Location Decided

Saanich Council approved the PKOLS communication tower to be located at the summit in the vicinity of the existing tower that it will be replacing. This is a win-win: Saanich gets their tower, and the Park is saved. This summit … Continue reading

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