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24959 Alouette Road, ALLCO Park,
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Staff Goals for 2025 🌟 January is a month for

Staff Goals for 2025 🌟

January is a month for slowing down, planning, and preparing. From spring to fall, it is a busy time at the Alouette River Management Society, with lots of restoration, workshops, education, and community events. We have lots of exciting things to look forward to this year.

Greta, our Executive Director has three goals for 2025:

✅Goal 1 – Complete a new strategic plan
✅Goal 2 – Host a successful Ridge Meadows Rivers Day event on Sunday September 28 (https://worldriversday.com/about/)
✅Goal 3 – Attend the Salmonid Enhancement Program Bienniel conference

Greta started at ARMS as acting Executive Director in March 2012 and became the Executive Director in 2013. Greta has a passionate love of the environment including water conservation issues, protection and enhancement of salmon species, and raising public awareness around threats to our native BC ecosystems.

Have you noticed more bald eagles in the area? Her

Have you noticed more bald eagles in the area? Here's why!🦅

The winter months in the Pacific Northwest are when eagles are most active because they are preparing for the start of nesting season. In the winter they spend their time in courtship, preparing their nests, and will lay their eggs in early February. With the eggs present between February and June, the young can hatch anytime between April and August.

Their diet consists of mainly fish, including salmon, but they will also eat waterfowl (ducks and seabirds), rabbits, squirrels, and muskrats. We are excited to see such an abundance of these beautiful birds as they were once listed as an endangered species due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting. With the help of conservation efforts across North America, this species has rebounded and they are now yellow listed, which means they are designated as not at risk.

We have seen high concentrations of bald eagles along the Alouette River, which is important as Bald Eagles primarily nest in coniferous forests near a permanent water source. Further highlighting the significance of the Alouette River as an integral river to support habitat for wildlife.

While the forests may seem quiet at this time of y

While the forests may seem quiet at this time of year, the damp cool weather creates the perfect conditions for fungi to thrive 🍄‍🟫

From vibrant turkey tails, to conks, honey mushrooms and so many more, the forests in the Pacific Northwest are alive with these fascinating decomposers.

Does your child a Pro-D Day coming up? Looking for

Does your child a Pro-D Day coming up? Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your child(ren) to join? The Alouette River Management Society hosts Pro-D Day Eco camps throughout the year.

Open to ages 5-12 years old, we have fun and engaging eco camps that get your children outside and learning about all things nature! Camps are held at the Rivers Heritage Center in Maple Ridge, beside Allco Park.

🌲Nature Detectives: Tuesday, January 28th 9:30am-2pm
Break out your inner detective and join us for a fun day filled with footprint crafts, games, nature hikes, wildlife observation, and plant identification.

🐟Fantastic Flora & Fauna: Friday, February 14th 9:30am-2pm
Join us for a fun-filled day of nature exploration. Participants will get the opportunity to learn how to identify local flora and fauna, learn about medicinal plants, and engage in games and craft activities. This camp offers a unique and enriching experience for young nature enthusiasts

Spots are limited! To enroll your child(ren) in our Pro-D Day camps, you can sign up through the link: https://bit.ly/ARMSPROD

Questions? Email education@alouetteriver.org

Can you guess what animal left this footprint? 🐾 🦝

Here’s a hint: They’re nocturnal, incredibly resourceful, and often spotted wearing a “mask!”

Raccoons are not only fascinating creatures but also play a vital role in our ecosystem. These clever scavengers help clean up our environment by foraging for food, and during the salmon spawning season, they provide an important ecological service. By eating salmon, raccoons redistribute essential nutrients from streams to the surrounding forests, nourishing plants and enriching the soil.

Their activity contributes to the health of entire ecosystems, making them unsung heroes of nature. So next time you spot a raccoon (or one of their footprints), take a moment to appreciate their role in maintaining environmental balance.

Habitat Assessment along the Alouette River 🐾🦅

Our team recently conducted a habitat assessment on a local channel to check for juvenile and adult salmon. We’re happy to report that both channels are in great condition! While we didn’t spot any juvenile coho this time, we saw plenty during the fall months.

The highlight of our day was finding four spawned adult coho salmon, which is a great sign that they are returning to this off channel. The area showed significant signs of bear activity, with a coho salmon being grabbed by a bear within the last day or so. Reminding us of the delicate balance in this thriving ecosystem.

Adding to the excitement, we spotted 5 juvenile bald eagles perched in the nearby forest, likely keeping an eye on the abundance of prey in the area.

This assessment underscores the importance of protecting these habitats to ensure they continue to support diverse wildlife. A big thank-you to everyone who supports our conservation efforts! 💙

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