Port Moody Ecological Society

Volunteers Complete Streamkeepers Level 1 Training

Streamkeepers pose with their certificates

The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society is proud to congratulate five of our dedicated volunteers who successfully completed Streamkeepers Level 1 Training on May 16 in Port Moody.

Hosted by the Port Moody Ecological Society in partnership with the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation, the full-day training provided participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills to help protect and restore local waterways.

A special thank you goes to ZoAnne of the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation for leading the training and sharing her expertise. Participants explored topics including water quality monitoring, riparian vegetation, aquatic invertebrate sampling, juvenile fish identification, and stream stewardship principles—all essential tools for anyone passionate about protecting salmon habitat and healthy watersheds.

We are incredibly proud of our volunteers:

  • Amy Skulj

  • Katelyn Crothers

  • Katherine Wang

  • Mya Cohen

  • Richard Chen

By completing this certification, they have strengthened not only their own knowledge but also the capacity of the Hoy/Scott Watershed Society to continue our conservation, education, and habitat restoration efforts throughout the Hoy and Scott Creek watershed.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Port Moody Ecological Society for hosting this valuable learning opportunity and to the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation for providing such high-quality training. Opportunities like these help build a stronger network of environmental stewards working together to protect our local streams and salmon for generations to come.

Congratulations once again to Amy, Katelyn, Katherine, Mya, and Richard on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to seeing the knowledge and skills you've gained put into action throughout our watershed!

Vancity supports the 25th Salmon Come Home event in Coquitlam

Vancity manager Omar (left) presents a $500 cheque to HSWS secretary Emily (center with daughter Joan) and HSWS president Robbin (right) for Salmon Come Home. 

Vancity manager Omar (left) presents a $500 cheque to HSWS secretary Emily (center with daughter Joan) and HSWS president Robbin (right) for Salmon Come Home. 

A huge thank you to Vancity Credit Union, Pinetree branch in Coquitlam, for their continued support of the Hoy-Scott Watershed Society, as earlier this month they donated $500.00 toward Salmon Come Home, one of the City of Coquitlam's signature events held this year on Sunday, October 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoy Creek Hatchery.

2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the community event which is a collaboration between the Municipality and the Society. 

"As a non-profit group, we really appreciate and encourage local business support with any or all of our initiatives," said Robbin Whachell, President, Hoy-Scott Watershed Society. "Thank you Vancity for helping us highlight the importance of our environment and the wonder of the salmon."

The salmon is a unique creature in that it returns to the exact stream that is was born to spawn and die.  Peak viewing of salmon spawning in Hoy Creek is between mid-October and December. 

Salmon Come Home attracts thousands of people who come out to celebrate the salmon return and learn about the work of the Society, as well as other local environmental groups.  Participating thisyear is the following:

Articipation,
BC Hydro Power Smart Outreach,
Burke Mountain Naturalists,
City of Coquitlam - Bad Seed/Urban Forestry,
City of Coquitlam - Solid Waste and Recycling,
City of Coquitlam - Urban Wildlife,
City of Coquitlam - Water Conservation,
Coquitlam Riverwatch,
Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC,
Friends of DeBoville Slough,
Hoy/Scott Watershed Society,
Hyde Creek Watershed Society,
Kintec,
Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers ,
MetroVancouver Regional Parks,
Port Moody Ecological Society,
Vancity Pinetree Branch,
Watershed Watch Salmon Society, and
Wild Salmon Creative Café.

The Hoy Creek Hatchery is in Hoy Creek Linear Park, west of the City Centre Aquatic Complex (Pinetree and Guildford Way), and is a seven-minute walk from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain Station.

Visitors can walk in from a variety of locations: from Princess Crescent, from behind Douglas College; from Guildford Way (between Johnson and Pinetree), from Walton Avenue or behind Walton Elementary, or from the foot of Lasalle Place.

Free parking is available at Coquitlam City Hall, Pinetree Community Centre and Douglas College.