I grew up in the Okanagan, and I remember one of the things I learned at an early age was about the salmon lifecycle. I remember going on field trips to see salmon spawning on the Adams River salmon run and to see some of the work being done back in the day to restore creeks for salmon in and around Vernon. Salmon are a keystone species for our ecosystem. Happy Salmon means a healthy environment.
Many people know that the Nicomekl River and its tributaries are salmon-bearing. I’ve seen salmon making their way up creeks and through culverts, including near the 196th Street overpass.
I also remember, as a kid, painting salmon logos on storm drains because whatever drains from a road or driveway ends up in a creek and eventually into the Nicomekl River.
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| Sign that will be installed along Pleasantdale Creek. Select the image to enlarge. |
About a year ago, Council received a request from the Nicomekl Enhancement Society to install signage indicating where they release salmon. Council referred this work to its Environmental Sustainability Committee. Last night, Council approved getting a sign installed at Pleasantdale Creek.
The sign will be located just south of the 49A Avenue trailhead.
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