A quick heads up that the annual (and unpredictable) toad migration has begun at Lost Lake - right through our planned Relay arena. We will be re-routing the courses to avoid the migration. Most likely we will remain in the same area, but with long first & last legs to run around the migration, and will have a very small arena area.
Please check the COC 2014 website for more news as we finalize the new courses and arena.
Here is some more information:
As some of you may have noticed, the Lost Lake Western Toad migration has begun! More toadlets are emerging from the lake each day, and beginning their trek up to the forest along Blackcomb Creek where they will live out their happy toad lives (if they make it that far). This year, we have installed culverts and more toad fencing along their migration route, and we are adding more permanent signage in an effort to keep the toads alive.
If you are working or recreating at Lost Lake, please be cautious around the beach area and beach cut trail, as we are working hard to ensure that as many toadlets survive their journey as possible.
In terms of public engagement, feel free to direct questions to the Fish and Wildlife office at 604-935-8323. In addition, we have set up a Facebook page called Whistler Wildlife as a new place for the public to share their appreciation for this species, among many others in the valley.
Thank you,
Charlotte Whitney
FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
Environmental Stewardship
RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER
Please check the COC 2014 website for more news as we finalize the new courses and arena.
Here is some more information:
As some of you may have noticed, the Lost Lake Western Toad migration has begun! More toadlets are emerging from the lake each day, and beginning their trek up to the forest along Blackcomb Creek where they will live out their happy toad lives (if they make it that far). This year, we have installed culverts and more toad fencing along their migration route, and we are adding more permanent signage in an effort to keep the toads alive.
If you are working or recreating at Lost Lake, please be cautious around the beach area and beach cut trail, as we are working hard to ensure that as many toadlets survive their journey as possible.
In terms of public engagement, feel free to direct questions to the Fish and Wildlife office at 604-935-8323. In addition, we have set up a Facebook page called Whistler Wildlife as a new place for the public to share their appreciation for this species, among many others in the valley.
Thank you,
Charlotte Whitney
FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
Environmental Stewardship
RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER