Author Archives: Ed

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 →

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 →

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 →

Tower proponents are lobbying for a much bigger tower and want to put it at the existing Mount Douglas parking lot.Darrell WickLetter of May 27, 2024 in Time Colonist A friend told me the best way to get your partner’s … Continue reading →

The existing tower is shown on the left, and the new tower’s proposed location is on the right. It is much larger because the parking lot is lower than the rock where the current tower stands. This means a giant … Continue reading →

Please join us for our annual salmon carcass transplant.Next Saturday, 16 March 2024, at 10:00 am at the Outdoor classroom / Douglas Creek Bridge. The Howard English Hatchery at Goldstream has previously provided us with chum carcasses. This year, they … Continue reading →

The current version of the National Parks Act provides the most robust language to date, stating that “maintenance or restoration of ecological integrity, through the protection of natural resources and natural processes, shall be the first priority . . . when considering all aspects of the management of parks.” … Continue reading →