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Email: communications@alouetteriver.org

Phone: 604-467-6401

Fax: 604-467-6478

Adopt-a-Block: 604-463-9699

Rivers Heritage Centre
24959 Alouette Road, ALLCO Park,
Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 1R8

Report

Poachers & Polluters
Report violations of fisheries & wildlife
to the Conservation Officer Service at
1-877-952-7277

Report Salmon Related Violations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
at 1-800-465-4336

To Report a Bear Sighting
Conservation Officer Service at
1-877-952-7277

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Eco Tip Tuesday: Let the Leaves Lie for B.C.’s P

Eco Tip Tuesday: Let the Leaves Lie for B.C.’s Pollinators!
This fall, skip the rake and give nature a helping hand. When leaves blanket your yard, they create cozy, protective habitats for pollinators like native bees, butterflies, and beetles to overwinter safely. 🍂🐛 Those crunchy layers also enrich the soil and support the ecosystem right in your backyard!

So before you tidy up, remember, every leaf you leave helps support B.C.’s biodiversity. 🌿

Those iconic twin peaks glow like gold at sunset,

Those iconic twin peaks glow like gold at sunset, giving Mount Blanshard its nickname “Golden Ears.” 💛
Golden Ears Provincial Park isn't just breathtaking, it is where the headwaters of the Alouette River system are located, specifically on the southwest slope of Mount Robie Reid. 💧Snowmelt and rainfall from these peaks feed the creeks and streams that flow into Alouette Reservoir and River, supporting salmon, beavers, and countless other species 💙
📸Photo taken by Deb Paddon

Want to make a difference right in your neighbourh

Want to make a difference right in your neighbourhood? 💚
Join the Maple Ridge Adopt-a-Block Program, a fun, hands-on way to help keep our streets, parks, and green spaces clean and beautiful!

✅ Choose a block, park, or trail to “adopt.”
🧤 Receive free cleanup supplies.
♻️ Spend just a few hours a month keeping your area litter-free.

Every small effort adds up to a cleaner, healthier community for people, wildlife, and salmon! 🐟

🫶 Try it out and join us at our next community clean up along Kanaka Way, November 22nd 11am - 12pm. Register (link in our bio) volunteersignup.org/4PCR9
*we kindly ask that everyone register in advance for upcoming events. This helps us plan how many supplies to bring and ensures we’re ready to support all volunteers safely and effectively.

👉 Learn more or sign up to adopt-a-block using the link in our bio

Yesterday’s Fall Fun Pro D Day was a blast! 🍂

Yesterday’s Fall Fun Pro D Day was a blast! 🍂 We welcomed 17 enthusiastic students who spent the day exploring the forest, creating leaf characters, decorating cookies, and making new friends along the way! Stay tuned for our next Pro D Day adventure... alouetteriver.org/pro-d-days

⚠️ Weather Alert for Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadow

⚠️ Weather Alert for Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows ⚠️

Heavy rain is on the way! 🌧️ A storm system will impact the Lower Mainland over the next 48 hours, bringing 50–130+mm of rain and higher streamflows in local rivers.

While major flooding isn’t expected, localized flooding, rising river levels, and hazardous driving conditions are possible. Please take precautions and stay alert.

👷‍♂️ City crews are out inspecting drainage systems, culverts, and pump stations, and are ready to respond as needed.

✅ How you can prepare:
• Clear leaves & debris from gutters and drains.
• Protect flood-prone areas around your home.
• Review your emergency plan & supplies.
• Stay clear of rivers, creeks & unstable banks.
• Keep kids & pets safe and nearby.
• Check in on neighbours who may need help.

Report downed trees, road debris or blocked storm drains on city property at MapleRidge.ca/Report or call, 604-463-9581. Stay tuned to local media and weather alerts for updates.

A little throwback this Thursday! Before the cons

A little throwback this Thursday!
Before the construction of the Alouette Dam in 1926, Alouette Lake was significantly smaller than the expansive reservoir we see today. Originally, the lake was approximately 2 kilometers in length and much shallower. The dam raised the water level by about 15 meters (50 feet), transforming the lake into a 16 kilometer long reservoir. The primary purpose of the dam was to divert water from the Alouette River to the Stave River watershed for hydroelectric power generation. This diversion was achieved through a 1 kilometer long tunnel beneath Mount Crickmer, which channels water from Alouette Lake to the Stave Lake Reservoir, still in operation today.
📸Photo of Alouette Dam and low level outlet tower in the 80's

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