Silt in Hoy Creek concerned citizens in August 2015. Calls were made and the City and HSWS society members investigated. The assumed cause was a construction site upstream that may have dumped into a storm drain. Luckily fish were unharmed and the c… — REPORT A SPILL: Silt in Hoy Creek concerned citizens in August 2015. Calls were made and the City and HSWS society members investigated. The assumed cause was a construction site upstream that may have dumped into a storm drain. Luckily fish were unharmed and the creek was clear by the next morning.

A NOTE ABOUT SALMON VIEWING — When the salmon have returned to the stream we will announce it on our website (home page) as well as on our Facebook page.

To report a salmon fishing violation, or violation involving a Species at Risk-listed Fish, an incident that may cause” serious harm” to fish/destruction of fish habitat, or the illegal sale of fish, please call Fisheries and Oceans – Observe, Record Report (ORR) Line: 1-800-465-4336
To report a spill or water quality concern, please call the Provincial Emergency Program at: 1-800-663-3456
To report a non-salmon fishing violation, a sighting of Aquatic Invasive Species, wildlife-related concerns, pollution, dumping or off-road vehicle-related matters, please call the (Report All Poachers and Polluters)RAPP Line :
Call 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) or #7277 on the TELUS Mobility Network. If the situation is not an emergency, report the incident online or contact the nearest Conservation Officer Service district office.
For fisheries violations related to salmon, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) at 1-800-465-4336. You can also contact your local RCMP detachment or municipal police.

City of Coquitlam 24-hour emergency line: 604-927-3500. Email images to epw@coquitlam.ca and provide time, date and location details.

Concerns about wildlife, such as bears please contact the City of Coquitlam. More information HERE.

Contact Hoy-Scott Watershed Society: hoyscottwatershed@gmail.com or call HSWS communications director, Robbin Whachell at 778-874-7889.

Attend our Monthly Meetings which are open to the public. The Hoy-Scott Watershed Society meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except July and August). See our Calendar for more information.

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