Activities
Past Events
2024 Annual Fish Creek Provincial Park - Rainbow Redd Survey on Fish Creek
Thanks to Friends of Fish Creek for organizing this important event. This year we only reported one fish and three redds because the water is still too cold - Priddis Creek was just 3°C and Fish Creek was 6°C. However, flow rates are very favorable this Spring compared to the past couple of years.
What is the Rainbow Redd Survey?
"Trout are gravel nest spawners, with female trout and salmon excavating a nest, called a redd, where they deposit eggs. These are fertilized by one or more male trout or salmon, then covered by gravel. By counting and mapping the number and distribution of redds, we can answer questions about trout populations and spawning habitat in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Trout are indicator species for healthy streams, as they require cool, clean and connected watersheds to survive. As different trout species spawn at different times, we count the number of rainbow trout redds every May, and the number of brown trout redds every November. At the same time, we map beaver dams and recreational rock dams to examine their interaction with spawning." - Friends of Fish Creek
2024 Annual FCWA Community Information Session
Our speakers:
Jim Stelfox, a fisheries biologist (now retired), talked about what's threatening our fishery.
Pam Kuipers, from the Cows and Fish Riparian Management Society, explained why beavers are important for keeping our creeks healthy, especially during droughts.
Suzanne Oel, Division 4 Councillor, talked about drought preparedness within the county.
Brooke Kapeller, from the Bow River Basin Council, provided details about collaboration on the Upper Fish Creek State of the Watershed Report
We also provided information on:
How to become a member of the FCWA
Upper Fish Creek Watershed in relation to other Southern Alberta watersheds.
State of the Watershed Report and other resources developed by FCWA
Sundog Solar / Off-stream watering systems for livestock
2023 Annual Fish Creek Provincial Park - Rainbow Redd Survey on Fish Creek
FCWA members frequently volunteer at the Rainbow Redd Survey on Fish Creek, which is put on annual by Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society.
2023 Cows and Fish Community Creek Walk
Information and activities were lead by Trout Unlimited biologist Elliot Lindsay.
The event was hosted by FCWA at Priddis Creek Estates.
Photo credits: Cows and Fish
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