To understand, restore and enhance the Little Campbell River and its watershed and to foster community stewardship.
Little Campbell Watershed Society
The Little Campbell River Watershed is full of incredible life. From its diverse estuary in Semiahmoo Bay, deep ravines through its mid-reaches, lush wetlands in Campbell Valley Park, and low gradient headwaters the Little Campbell River supports several rich ecosystems. Volunteers with the LCWS are proud of the work they have done to protect and enhance habitats in their watershed.
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Volunteer Opportunities with the Little Campbell Watershed Society
Planting
Nest box placement
Fish releases
Forage fish planting
Showing our appreciation
Hunting for amphibians
Volunteers planting vegetation to enhance the banks of the Little Campbell River estuary
Volunteers erecting Purple Martin nest boxes
Volunteers using a boat to transport plants for Forage Fish enhancement planting
Volunteers releasing jevenile salmon into the Little Campbell River
Volunteers participating in workshops to learn more about frogs, toads and salmanders
Photo: K. Robson
Volunteers show their respect for event hte slugs in the Little Campbell River Watershed
Wildlife in the Little Campbell River Watershed
Great Blue Heron
Pacific Tree Frog
Western Garter Snake
Northern Flicker
Western Toad
Red Backed Salamander
Juvenile Bald Eagle
Barn Owl
Baby Tree Swallow
Pileated Woodpecker
Wood Duck pair
Northern Pintail
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Vegetation in Little Campbell River Watershed
Salal
Salmonberry
Mountain Ash
Saskatoon Berry
Swamp Lantern
Photo Credits: All photos above provided by M. Cuthbert, except where noted
Photo: A. Murray
Photo: CW Tseng
Photo: E. Kaarsemaker
Photo: K. Robson
Photo: K. Wittemore
Photo: M. Scott
Recent Development in the Little Campbell River Watershed
Latimer Lake - before
Latimer Lake - a wetland for various ducks, amphibians, wading birds and fish
Winter river flows - after
Development reduces the area of ground that rain can soak into; resulting in more water flowing over land and flooding
Winter river flows - before
The Little Campbell River drains over 70sp. km of land
Latimer Lake - after
Latimer Lake after it was partially drained for the Campbell Heights development - Phase I
Turbid development run-off
Run-off from a development site in the mid-reaches of the Little Campbell River sends sand and silt downstream which can suffocate fish and salmon eggs
Development photos courtesy of the "Save the Little Campbell" Committee, click here for more details.