"Well, we pulled it off and the fry even got to meet the Premier! It was great to chat with eager students, adults, and travelers from all over the world about the work at GVSEA.
We received some great questions and doled out lots of information about the hatchery, the school program, salmon habitat and their life cycle. Thanks to Steve, Bill, Brian and Andre for the great day." ~ Kate MacDonald NEWS COVERAGE ON LOCAL BC WILD SALMON EVENTS: >> https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PREM0052-000967 >> https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2017-2021/2019PREM0052-000967.htm >> https://www.timescolonist.com/ottawa-b-c-announce-five-year-salmon-restoration-fund-to-rebuild-wild-stocks-1.23665025
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"A little video from yesterday's great community event held at Rosewell Creek / Fanny Bay Hatchery! Hope to see you there next year!" - Alexandra Scott A celebration of Salmon and their Ecosystems!
On Sunday May 5th from 10-3pm, the general public was welcomed to Rosewall Creek Hatchery. A great family and community day with free admission and fun for all ages! Visitors learned about salmon, their ecosystems, fish biology, local enhancement initiatives and more! Hope to see you there next year! Fanny Bay Hatchery Goals:
>> Discover more and get involved at www.fbses.ca An interesting video interview with Dr. Dick Beamish and an interviewer from SFU. This subject is an upcoming multi-national initiative that hopefully will cast some light on what happens to our salmon once they’re in the Pacific ocean.
>>> https://vimeo.com/312145147 The annual Salmon Carcass Transplant/Toss, Coho smolt transplant and riparian planting were a super success this year! "At the edge of Douglas Creek in Mount Doug Park on Saturday, small but mighty volunteers are heaving frozen salmon as far as they can.
These salmon aren’t going to come back to life, but it’s still a resurrection of sorts. “It’s really part of the ecosystem to have, basically, salmon fertilizer, what it amounts to, in the creek,” said Darrell Wick, president of Friends of Mount Douglas Society. This annual fish flinging is an attempt to replenish nutrients in the area and boost the future salmon stock." <<< READ MORE & WATCH THE NEWS RELEASE VIDEO>>> - THE GLOBE AND MAIL - Midwives of the river: The volunteers who keep B.C.’s salmon coming back1/8/2019 CLICK HERE to read the full article on Salmon Enhancement in The Globe And Mail!
"At a Vancouver Island hatchery, dozens of people give their time to raise new salmon for British Columbian rivers. But with Ottawa’s coming changes to fisheries policy, will free labour be enough?" Article by: Justine Hunter Photo by: Chad Hipolito Here are some recent photos from this past months' salmon stock collection at our fence placed in Goldstream. We were able to successfully acquire fish for our upcoming egg takes.
Here is a great little video featuring Judy Ackinclose (Goldstream & Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery President) discussing the need for salmon stewards and the impact that Pacific Salmon Foundation has on these volunteer based enhancement initiatives. Thank you to all the hard working volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to help our BC salmon stocks. A Volunteer Service of the Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association
Editor – Don Lowen "GVSEA publishes the Water Ship News on a monthly basis for educators, secondary students, agencies and community organizations. The ‘News informs participants in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Stream to Sea Program in the Capital Regional District. The ‘News also notifies students and educators of training and volunteer opportunities concerning species enhancement and habitat restoration. In turn, community organizations find the support they require to fulfill their objectives." Classroom Incubation Calendar - The following events and dates remain in the 2017/18 calendar for the Classroom Incubation Program.
Technical Reminders
Target Incubation Temperature – Maintain a target temperature of 5 Celsius, with a two-degree range. Hatchery temperatures are considerably lower; however, the incubators do not perform well if you set the thermostat lower than 5. Chum Hatch Has Begun – Most of the 59 chum projects began hatching last weekend. Still too early for coho, except for those that received Demamiel coho on January 12th. Success to Date – One Goldstream chum and one Goldstream coho project have failed at the egg stage. If this trend lasts, it will be a very successful year. No Eggs for Re-Supply – Please note that there are no longer chum or coho eggs available for re-supply. Chiller and Cart Purchase – The Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association has purchased and sold six aquarium chillers at a cost of $582.40 each, including tax. GVSEA also purchased six aquarium carts at $448 each, including tax. Three are still unsold.These prices are exactly 50% of the retail cost, and are subsidized thanks to a generous grant from the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Please contact me at donlowen27@gmail.com for more information and/or to purchase one of these units. GFI Reminder A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) protects people from electrical shock. You plug your devices, power bar or extension cord into the GFI, then you plug it into the wall. I highly recommend it. This one sells for $36 at Canadian Tire: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-4-outlet-gfci-power-bar-0527268p.html#srp Storm Drain Marking Do you have it? I have lost track my of one of the storm drain marking kits. If you have one, please let me know. Thank you! donlowen27@gmail.com. Community Activities Deadline March 1 – The Wild Postcard Project (University of British Columbia The competition is open to kids and teens (ages 5-18) who are currently living in British Columbia. Your artwork (whether you paint, draw, etch, screen print, etc.) must represent the biodiversity of BC in some way. Please also complete and include the competition entry form (found here). Postmarked no later than 1 March 2018. More details: https://wildpostcardproject.com/bc-2018/ Deadline March 1 – BC Green Games BC Green Games, Science World’s eco-storytelling contest, is open to K – 12 students in schools all over BC. Participating teams take action on an environmental cause that is important to them, document their work, and submit their stories to bcgreengames.ca for the chance to win $1000 and other prizes. Fish incubators, storm drain marking, and hatchery tours all make great BC Green Games projects. Share your environmental story. Submissions open now until March 1. https://www.bcgreengames.ca/ or call 604 443 7499. Friday March 30th and Saturday March 31st – Bioengineering with Dave Polster (Cowichan Land Trust) Learn bioengineering techniques for restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems. Day one is an indoor classroom day. Day two is in the field working on a restoration. Cost $75.00, includes lunch on the first day and optional course manual. In Chemainus, BC. Registration required. To register visit, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bioengineering-with-dave-polster-tickets-43573075241, or call 250-746-0227 or email info@cowichanlandtrust.ca. A LAST WILD SALMON - A Film by Watervisions This documentary follows the life of one such salmon, underwater all the way, as it survives against impossible odds, battling natural and human forces. The film begins with one of Nature's most astonishing performances - the ancient spawning ritual - and follows each step of development in the salmon's life. This award-winning film has been purchased by major networks and schools all over North America. If you want a DVD of "A Last Wild Salmon", please contact: Pauline@watervisions.com WATERVISIONS Cel (604) 729-0233 Become a CRD Watershed Warden – Capital Regional District Kids can earn their free CRD Watershed Warden badge by learning about, and taking of, their local watersheds. Rainwater and Watersheds – A learning resources for elementary educators in the Capital Region, is an online document (pdf) which provides place-based lesson plans which can be easily adapted to various grade levels. Free CRD Watershed Warden iron-on on badges may be earned by participating in any of the local programing or stewardship activities of your choice or that you do on your with your class. Supporting online place-based resources include short videos, watershed maps, printable activities and graphics. Learn more at: www.crd.bc.ca/watersheds Do You Teach Grade Three? Peninsula Streams Wants to Know! The Peninsula Streams Society is looking for new schools (Grade 3) to deliver our Watershed Model and Salmon Lifecycle Program. Can be scheduled to coincide with your school’s salmon fry release. Students will come out with knowledge on the water cycle, how watersheds function, how pollution affects the environment, and the salmon lifecycle. We have been delivering the program for 12 years. Please contact us at PeninsulaStreams@gmail.com or 250.363.6480 for details including program cost. More information can also be found at http://peninsulastreams.ca/education-programs/grade-3-program. Hope to hear from you! New Lesson Plan: “Where the Land Meets the Sea” (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) The latest lesson plan released by DFO and designed for use in grades 4 to 11, is titled "Where the Land Meets the Sea - the Nearshore". The plan defines what this sensitive area of our world is, and highlights some of the little-known fish that use this place to spawn. Forage fish, so named because they are "forage", or food, for larger fish and many other creatures, are the corner stone of our food chain. What happens to them will affect us all. You can find it at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/education/lessonplans-lecons/nearshore-zone-littorale-eng.html Editor’s Note - The Water Ship News is an “e-newsletter” for CRD participants in the Classroom Incubation Program. Your email address is not contained in the header. To remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email from your address to donlowen27@gmail.com A Volunteer Service of the Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association
Editor – Don Lowen "GVSEA publishes the Water Ship News on a monthly basis for educators, secondary students, agencies and community organizations. The ‘News informs participants in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Stream to Sea Program in the Capital Regional District. The ‘News also notifies students and educators of training and volunteer opportunities concerning species enhancement and habitat restoration. In turn, community organizations find the support they require to fulfill their objectives." Classroom Incubation Calendar - The following events and dates comprise the 2017/18 calendar of events for the Classroom Incubation Program.
Special thanks also to Peter McCully for his able assistance at the Goldstream Hatchery, and to Mel Hull and Bill Pedneault for their help with eggs from the Jack Brooks Hatchery. Technical Support during Incubation - Once the delivery process is complete, all coordinators will check new projects in a couple of weeks. Drew and Gale will also troubleshoot SSI projects for the duration of the year. For Vancouver Island and outer gulf island projects, if you have questions or concerns about your brood, please direct them to me. Target Temperature – I will update the ideal tank temperature monthly in this newsletter. Chiller and Cart Purchase – The Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association has sold six aquarium chillers at a cost of $582.40 each, including tax. GVSEA will also sell six aquarium carts at $448 each, including tax. Four are still unsold.These prices are exactly 50% of the retail cost, and are subsidized thanks to a generous grant from the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Please contact me at donlowen27@gmail.com for more information and/or to purchase one of these units. GFI Reminder - A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) protects people from electrical shock. You plug your devices, power bar or extension cord into the GFI, then you plug it into the wall. I highly recommend it. This one sells for $36 at Canadian Tire: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-4-outlet-gfci-power-bar-0527268p.html#srp Community Activities Wednesday February 7th - Matson Mattocks Weekly Restoration Days Wednesdays 9 - 11 AM, weather dependent, contact roger.hird@shaw.ca or 250-813-0433 to help remove invasive species and steward Matson Conservation Area in Esquimalt. On that day, there will be a special Garry Oak Meadow Marathon event day that includes Matson Conservation Area. Follow this link for more info:http://hat.bc.ca/i-want-to/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2018/02/07/239/-/meadow-marathon-matson-conservation-area-restoration-day - Community Activities - Saturday February 10th and Sunday February 11th - “Work That Reconnects - Reconnecting to Life” Retreat (Cowichan Estuary Nature Center) As part of our ongoing work on climate change adaptation and resilience, the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre is pleased to bring a two day 'Work That Reconnects' workshop to Cowichan this February. If you’ve been overwhelmed by the unravelling of our world – the climate crisis, species extinction, violent conflict, increasing inequality – this is a time for connection and renewal. Workshop venue is Providence Farm in Duncan, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Quw’utsun People. $140 per person. If the cost of registration is a barrier to you, please email us to apply for a bursary. For information and registration contact: info@transitioncowichan.org. If you need a place to stay, billeting can be arranged. Application Deadline February 15th – Wild ARC summer staffing It is that time of year again for Wild ARC to begin recruiting summer staff. Wild ARC will be hiring 2 Wildlife Rehabilitators, 4 Junior Wildlife Rehabilitators, and 2 Wildlife Assistants for the summer from 1 May to 3 September. Because these positions are funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must currently be full-time students between the ages of 18-30 and intend to return to school next year. Candidates who are interested in the positions should apply online at the link below. The deadline for applications is 15 February 2018. https://canr53.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bcspca Funding Deadline February 15th – Stream of Dreams (RLC Park Services) Ever seen schools with hundreds of beautifully painted wooden fish attached to their fence? Stream of Dreams is a whole school eco-education program that teaches about local watersheds, about our job to conserve and protect water, and it creates a community art legacy. It’s science; it’s art. It’s serious and it’s fun! Every class participates in a science workshop and an art portion to transform a wooden fish into a dream fish. More questions? Contact RLC Park Services nature@rlcparks.ca – your Stream of Dreams providers on the island! Contact the Stream of Dreams Society via email: lulu@streamofdreams.org Apply for Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) funding by February 15, 2018. https://www.psf.ca/what-we-do/community-salmon-program. Thursday February 22nd - Blue Drinks Social (CaNOE and NAME) Everyone welcome! Network with fellow educators and scientists and learn more about marine education and ocean literacy in Canada. Let's raise a 'blue drink' in honour of the ocean and all those who work to protect it. 4–6 PM at Canoe Brewpub, 450 Swift Street, Victoria. Co-hosted by Canadian Network for Ocean Education CaNOE & BC Chapter of the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators NAME BC Friday February 23rd and Saturday February 24th - Bioengineering with Dave Polster (Cowichan Land Trust) Learn bioengineering techniques for restoration and reclamation of damaged ecosystems. Day one is an indoor classroom day. Day two is in the field working on a restoration. 9 AM to 4 PM in Chemainus, BC/ Registration required. Cost $75.00, includes lunch on the first day. To register visit, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bioengineering-with-dave-polster-tickets-42691985879?aff=affiliate1, or call 250-746-0227 or email info@cowichanlandtrust.ca. Deadline March 1 – BC Green Games BC Green Games, Science World’s eco-storytelling contest, is open to K – 12 students in schools all over BC. Participating teams take action on an environmental cause that is important to them, document their work, and submit their stories to bcgreengames.ca for the chance to win $1000 and other prizes. Fish incubators, storm drain marking, and hatchery tours all make great BC Green Games projects. Share your environmental story. Submissions open now until March 1. https://www.bcgreengames.ca/ or call 604 443 7499. A LAST WILD SALMON - A Film by Watervisions This documentary follows the life of one such salmon, underwater all the way, as it survives against impossible odds, battling natural and human forces. The film begins with one of Nature's most astonishing performances - the ancient spawning ritual - and follows each step of development in the salmon's life. This award-winning film has been purchased by major networks and schools all over North America. If you want a DVD of "A Last Wild Salmon", please contact: Pauline@watervisions.com WATERVISIONS Cel (604) 729-0233 Become a CRD Watershed Warden – Capital Regional District Kids can earn their free CRD Watershed Warden badge by learning about, and taking of, their local watersheds. Rainwater and Watersheds – A learning resources for elementary educators in the Capital Region, is an online document (pdf) which provides place-based lesson plans which can be easily adapted to various grade levels. Free CRD Watershed Warden iron-on on badges may be earned by participating in any of the local programing or stewardship activities of your choice or that you do on your with your class. Supporting online place-based resources include short videos, watershed maps, printable activities and graphics. Learn more at:www.crd.bc.ca/watersheds Do You Teach Grade Three? Peninsula Streams Wants to Know! The Peninsula Streams Society is looking for new schools (Grade 3) to deliver our Watershed Model and Salmon Lifecycle Program. Can be scheduled to coincide with your school’s salmon fry release. Students will come out with knowledge on the water cycle, how watersheds function, how pollution affects the environment, and the salmon lifecycle. We have been delivering the program for 12 years. Please contact us at PeninsulaStreams@gmail.com or 250.363.6480 for details including program cost. Hope to hear from you! More information can also be found at http://peninsulastreams.ca/education-programs/grade-3-program. New Lesson Plan: “Where the Land Meets the Sea” (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) The latest lesson plan released by DFO and designed for use in grades 4 to 11, is titled "Where the Land Meets the Sea - the Nearshore". The plan defines what this sensitive area of our world is, and highlights some of the little-known fish that use this place to spawn. Forage fish, so named because they are "forage", or food, for larger fish and many other creatures, are the corner stone of our food chain. What happens to them will affect us all. You can find it at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/education/lessonplans-lecons/nearshore-zone-littorale-eng.html Editor’s Note - The Water Ship News is an “e-newsletter” for CRD participants in the Classroom Incubation Program. Your email address is not contained in the header. To remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email from your address to donlowen27@gmail.com A Volunteer Service of the Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association
Editor – Don Lowen "GVSEA publishes the Water Ship News on a monthly basis for educators, secondary students, agencies and community organizations. The ‘News informs participants in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Stream to Sea Program in the Capital Regional District. The ‘News also notifies students and educators of training and volunteer opportunities concerning species enhancement and habitat restoration. In turn, community organizations find the support they require to fulfill their objectives. Classroom Incubation Calendar – (This year’s workshops are all on Thursday’s at 4 PM. Venue is Tillicum School, 3155 Albina Street, near the intersection of Burnside and Tillicum Roads.) The following events and dates comprise the 2017/18 calendar of events for the Classroom Incubation Program.
New Projects, Record Year – Welcome to 20 new participants this year, part of a record number of projects in this community’s classroom incubation program (109). I look forward to seeing all the new folks at the technical workshop this Thursday (See above), except for Reed Osler on Galiano Island. Please remember that attendance at this workshop is required before you can receive eggs later this month: Caleb Kennedy Cathy Ireton Evelyn Morales Jolene Smith Lisa Galway Maria Kendall Mo Kheari Sandy Smith Andrea Joyce Jardim Carleen MacDonald Catherine Alpha Danielle Bouchard Karin Watts Johanne Chouinard Kyle Goy Reed Osler Blaine Scott Kim Cobb Sarah Donatelli Suzanne Normandin Time to Set Up! – There are many good reasons to set up your incubator at least one week prior to egg delivery (See attached manual). Contact your coordinator ASAP if you have questions or concerns about setup. Target Temperature – Please set your thermostats at 5 Celsius with a 2-degree range. Goldstream Egg Delivery Schedule - Kate, Brent, Gale, Drew and I will complete egg deliveries during the week of January 29th. We will contact you very soon with our own delivery schedules. Choice of Eggs/Recipient Streams - Please note that poor coho returns to the Goldstream River this year will have two impacts on this year’s classroom incubation program:
Chiller and Cart Purchase – The Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association has sold six aquarium chillers at a cost of $582.40 each, including tax. GVSEA will also sell six aquarium carts at $448 each, including tax. Five are still unsold.These prices are exactly 50% of the retail cost, and are subsidized thanks to a generous grant from the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Please contact me at donlowen27@gmail.com for more information and/or to purchase one of these units. GFI Reminder - A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFI) protects people from electrical shock. You plug your devices, power bar or extension cord into the GFI, then you plug it into the wall. I highly recommend it. This one sells for $36 at Canadian Tire: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-4-outlet-gfci-power-bar-0527268p.html#srp - Community Activities - January Activities – Habitat Acquisition Trust Saturday January 13th, 12 – 2 PM - Habitat Acquisition Trust Volunteer Appreciation Day, A volunteer appreciation pizza party for current volunteers and those interested in volunteering with their local land trust! Hosted in conjunction with local artist Joanne Thomson’s Wild Anticipation event at the Martin Gallery, Joanne will do a walk and talk about her art from 9–11 AM for those that want to come early. Martin Bachelor Gallery (712 Cormorant St). RSVP to volunteers@hat.bc.ca. Saturday, Jan 20th, 10 AM – 2 PM - Camas Hill Habitat Restoration Day, in Metchosin (emailvolunteers@hat.bc.ca for details, as this is a private conservation area only accessible by invitation). Join Habitat Acquisition Trust in removing invasive species, particularly Scotch broom, from this magnificent rocky outcrop and home to species of concern. Tools and training provided! Carpooling available, also located on a BC Transit route #61. RSVP to volunteers@hat.bc.ca Jan 27th – 28th (email for times) - Workshop: Become a Certified Bee Friendly Farmer. We are looking for farmers: Enhance biodiversity, reduce input costs, and increase yields. You will learn about managed and native bees, and other beneficial insects, and how to add habitat to your farm. Site visit and hands on mason and bumble bee home creation. Guides and other take-homes included. Co-hosted by Habitat Acquisition Trust, Pollinator Partnership Canada, and Saanich Native Plants. At Haliburton Farm (741 Haliburton Rd), Email lm@pollinator.org to take part. Wednesday January 31st 6:30 – 8:30 PM - Habitat Acquisition Trust AGM & Social, an opportunity to learn about HAT and local conservation over the past year. As well as a chance to meet the Board and mingle with fellow members. It's an excellent place to join in on the conservation conversation. There will be treats! You can RSVP to hatmail@hat.bc.ca but not required for this free event. Deadline March 1 – BC Green Games BC Green Games is an eco-storytelling contest for grades K – 12 in schools all over BC. Teams take action on an environmental cause that is important to them, document their actions, and submit their project to bcgreengames.ca for the chance to win great prizes. Fish incubators, storm drain marking, and hatchery tours all make great BC Green Games projects. Register your team today. Projects due between January 15 – March 1. https://www.bcgreengames.ca/ or call 604 443 7499. Do You Teach Grade Three? Peninsula Streams Wants to Know! The Peninsula Streams Society is looking for new schools (Grade 3) to deliver our Watershed Model and Salmon Lifecycle Program. Can be scheduled to coincide with your school’s salmon fry release. Students will come out with knowledge on the water cycle, how watersheds function, how pollution affects the environment, and the salmon lifecycle. We have been delivering the program for 12 years. Please contact us at PeninsulaStreams@gmail.com or 250.363.6480 for details including program cost. More information can also be found at http://peninsulastreams.ca/education-programs/grade-3-program. Hope to hear from you! New Lesson Plan: “Where the Land Meets the Sea” (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) The latest lesson plan released by DFO and designed for use in grades 4 to 11, is titled "Where the Land Meets the Sea - the Nearshore". The plan defines what this sensitive area of our world is, and highlights some of the little-known fish that use this place to spawn. Forage fish, so named because they are "forage", or food, for larger fish and many other creatures, are the corner stone of our food chain. What happens to them will affect us all. You can find it at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/education/lessonplans-lecons/nearshore-zone-littorale-eng.html Editor’s Note - The Water Ship News is an “e-newsletter” for CRD participants in the Classroom Incubation Program. Your email address is not contained in the header. To remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email from your address to donlowen27@gmail.com " |
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