Bob Turner made this amazing video! It is a video capturing chum salmon spawning near Squamish, BC in November 2020. The female’s release of her eggs and fertilization by male sperm is clearly visible at 2:34.
Here are a few pictures of the weekly salmon spawning counts the Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers did from the beginning of October 2020 to December 2020 on Malcolm Creek, Roberts Creek, Chaster Creek and Langdale Creek.
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As I stood under the bridge, I couldn’t stop watching these amazing creatures that have made the challenging long journey to their birthplace. As the females use the last of their energy to prepare their redds (nests), often wearing their tails down to a stub. The males take so much abuse from other competitors large…
This is a copy of email sent out to our Email List on Sunday, April 28, 2024 – please get your email submitted – do it today! #ProtectRCsalmon Hello everyone: We are sending a special email from SC Streamkeepers Society as it has come to our attention that 6 cut blocks are planned in the xwesam (Roberts…
Submit Public Comments to BC Timber Sales (BCTS) We need your help to stop the 6 cut blocks planned in Roberts Creek watershed in 2025 and 2026! Time is of the essence as public comment period ended May 4, 2024 but comments are still accepted via email only. The main concern is these cut blocks…
Since I became a Streamkeeper 4 years ago, the fall has become my absolute favourite time of year…..and the reason is the salmon returning to our creeks to continue the circle of life. This last Thursday I was down by Roberts Creek and could hardly keep an accurate count as there were SO many! I…
July 7, 2024 Submit your comment of support before July 12th! We are asking for your support to protect salmon habitat and wildlife corridors! Sunshine Coast Streamkeepers Society would like to bring it to your attention that important decisions are being made regarding the protection of the riparian areas beside creeks and shorelines. Please read the…
