Meadow Creek Willow Harvesting Workday (Alberta)

The Waiparous Creek watershed is critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout and both of these populations are listed as “threatened” under the federal Species at Risk Act. As part of TUC’s ongoing efforts to recover these fishes, we are working towards habitat improvements in the Waiparous Creek watershed. These efforts are aimed at decreasing sedimentation (muddy run-off from trails and bare ground), improving riparian (shoreline) health, and improving connectivity between habitats. Volunteers will contribute to the project by helping with direct on-the-ground improvements.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Volunteers will harvest and prepare live willow stakes that will be used during restoration activities in the 2024 restoration field season. This involves cutting, trimming, and bundling willow cuttings.

WHO CAN I ASK IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Please call Elliot Lindsay, Project Biologist at 403-615-8102 with any questions or concerns. Note there is no cell reception at the meeting place or worksite.