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- Salmon Run in Douglas Creek, 2024
- Cordova Bay Road Stabilization
- Replacement Tower Location Decided
- Super-sized communications tower is not right for Mount Douglas
- Tower on PKOLS-Mount Douglas Open House, April 4, 2024
- Salmon Carcass Transplant, Mar. 16th, 2024
- The Wisdom of Our National Parks
- Aquavalid Water Monitoring of Douglas Creek
- Heating Tank Spill in Douglas Creek Watershed
- Tower Update Nov 20th
- Your Help is Urgently Needed!
- We support a New Tower, Next to the Existing One
- Proposed New Tower on PKOLS Problematic
- Dogs as Agents of Disturbance
- These Ecosystems in PKOLS-Mount Douglas are at Risk of Being Lost
- Extinction Threats to the Ecology of Saanich
- Environmental Protection Ruling
- Ecological Impacts of Dogs in Natural Areas
- Saving the Species
- Fire Safety is More Important Than Ever in PKOLS-Mount Douglas
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PKOLS - Mount Douglas lies within the traditional territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented by the W̱JOȽEȽP, BOḰEĆEN, SȾÁUTW̱, W̱SIḴEM and MÁLEXEȽ Nations; as well as the the lək ̓wəŋən peoples, represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. The W̱SÁNEĆ and lək ̓wəŋən peoples have been here since time immemorial, and their relationship with the land and water is long and rich.
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These Ecosystems in PKOLS-Mount Douglas are at Risk of Being Lost
In British Columbia, all species and ecosystems (also called ecological communities) are assigned to a list (Red, Blue, or Yellow) based on their Provincial Conservation Status Ranking. Red List: Any species or ecosystem that is at risk of being lost … Continue reading
Ecological Impacts of Dogs in Natural Areas
The following paper, authored by a lifelong dog owner, discusses the current scientific literature available regarding the ecological impacts of dogs in natural areas, with a particular focus on the sensitive and endangered ecosystems encompassing PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park). The … Continue reading
Fire Safety is More Important Than Ever in PKOLS-Mount Douglas
As of mid-June 2023, the Forest Fire Rating for PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) is listed as “High.” The dry conditions and summer temperatures have elevated the risk of wildfires, reminding us to be extra vigilant and proactive in fire prevention … Continue reading
20th Annual Salmon Transplant
The 20th Annual Salmon Transplant was held at the Outdoor Classroom at Douglas Creek Bridge on January 14th, 2023. Thank you to the Goldstream Fish Hatchery for providing the invaluable salmon carcasses and salmon fry, and to all who attended … Continue reading
Big Leaf Maples
Maple trees are ancient, going back a million years or more. Of 128 species of maples, the bigleaf maple, Acer macrophylum, is the only one native to northwest coastal regions. These multi-trunked giants are the tallest of the maples typically … Continue reading
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Photo Contest
Contest Details & Rules The Friends of Mt. Douglas Park Society are sponsoring a photography contest to help increase awareness of the park and its fragile, unique environment. As the Saanich website states: “Many fragile ecosystems exist within the park – from … Continue reading
Salmon Life Cycle Poster
Fall and Winter: Spring: Summer: Autumn: Salmon Survival Threats: