September was a busy month. The fall equinox has come and gone, amidst beautiful warm fall days here in the Creston Valley. Many species of birds have moved in, or are moving through our area now, as it is migration time for so many. Have you heard all the chatter out in Corn Creek Marsh recently? The honking and squawking I can hear on my lunch walks makes me smile. Greater White-fronted geese have arrived and are happily foraging in the marsh right now!

 

We are completing waterfowl surveys in different locations within CVWMA weekly and are observing many species!  I have joined the crew this year to complete some of these surveys, training my eyes to count the specific species is exciting.  I never get tired of the amazing views in the CVWMA, and I am always surprised at how much we get to see and experience every time I am out in the field.

 

During the month of August in the management area, duck banding took place with a crew of specialists and our CVWMA staff assisting. Julia will provide us with an article soon with some of the details.

 

 

Enjoy the beautiful fall colours out there,

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

In March, we welcomed Robin Louie from the Yaqan Nu?kiy (Lower Kootenay Band) who is now filling in the “public member” position on the Board. Robin comes with a wealth of knowledge in business administration and management, hands-on project management and public relation building, and unique local and regional indigenous knowledge.

 

In June, the Board and staff said farewell to Lyle Saigeon, the Chair of the Authority, who served as Provincial representative for the past eight years. Lyle’s insight, expertise, and steadfast time commitment has greatly strengthened the CVWMA on many fronts. We wish Lyle the best in his next adventures and thank him for everything he did for CVWMA!

 

Finally, we welcomed Richard Elliott who stepped in as Chair and Provincial representative, in July. Richard is the Senior Executive Director for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship – Resource Stewardship Division. Richard has extensive background in government processes and has worked around British Columbia in various positions relating to authorizations, tenures and engineering, and strategic initiatives.

 

On behalf of the CVWMA staff, we are thrilled to have Robin and Richard join the Authority and are looking forward to working with you in the coming months and years. Your combined expertise, knowledge, and renewed perspectives will be invaluable to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead, and essential in advancing CVWMA’s mandate.

 

'Lyle in his natural habitat within the CVWMA'

 

 

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