Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) engineers have concluded that the current Bridal Veil Falls fish ladders do not allow spawning salmon to migrate from Mannion Bay and the Lagoon up to spawning habitat in Terminal Creek. Until a permanent solution is in place, DFO salmon enhancement personnel assisted by volunteers with the Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club (BIFWC) will manage the installation and operation of a salmon trap. Metro Vancouver Parks has consented to this project, which is located within Crippen Regional Park in the Lagoon at the Causeway.
The salmon trap will be installed in late August and will be removed in the fall when DFO deems a reasonable number of spawning salmon have been relocated to Terminal Creek above Miller Road. BIFWC volunteers will check the trap daily to ensure salmon safety and proper operation.
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE SALMON TRAP
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
If you wish to assist or have questions please contact:
For Emergencies:
Malcolm Wigham
DFO Community Advisor
(604) 837-3325
Malcolm.Wigham@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
General inquiries:
Bowen Island Fish & Wildlife Club
bifwc1967@gmail.com