History
The Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers was formed in December of 1995 in response to a presentation by biologist Dave Clough that stressed the importance of fish habitat and stream stewardship. In 1998 the Qualicum Streamkeepers became a charitable organization, and have a very dedicated group of volunteers who tirelessly maintain and enhance local rivers and streams.
Through the years the society has overseen the stream mapping and assessment of the watercourses through Qualicum Beach - Beach Creek and Grandon Creek. Based on the assesments the group undertook many restoration projects including major culvert barrier removal projects with the town on both Beach and Grandon Creeks.
Other projects have included the achoring of large woody debris, spawning gravel placement, riparian restoration, pool excavation in fish-bearing roadside ditches, water quality testing, hydrology and wetland studies as well as public awareness campaigns.
Little Qualicum River Watershed Recovery Plan
To preserve the important value of the Little Qualicum River watershed, the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers proposed that a community-based watershed management plan be created. In 2006, with funding from The Real Estate Board of British Columbia, a feasibility study was created. This study is available for download in pdf format - Little Qualicum River Watershed Plan; A Feasibility Study. |
