Education

Species of Conservation Concern

Species of Conservative Concern are those whose numbers and well-being is in question. Their status is assigned by various agencies including the BC Ministry of Environment, Canada’s

Agassiz Slough and Miami River Aquatic Sampling 2012

Many species of fish and other aquatic animals thrive in the Miami River. Salmonids include Chum, Coho and cutthroat trout. Northern pike minnow, red-sided shiners

Miami River Bird List

Birds are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. The Miami River Watershed supports a large number of species. The river itself, the lake, the riparian

Invasive Plants

Invasive species reduce the biodiversity and available habitat for wildlife in the area. Invasive plants outgrow natives and take away nutrition and light. Many are

Native Plant List

A variety of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous flowering plants thrive in the riparian area along the Miami River Greenway. Many have showy, fragrant flowers

Miami River Scientific Studies

Miami Creek Study, 1989 Fraser River Basin Strategic Water Quality Plan: Lower Fraser Valley, 1997 Study of Flood Proofing Barriers in Lower Mainland Fish Bearing

Amphibians and Reptiles of Miami River

Pacific Chorus frog Western Toad Red-legged Frog Green Frog Northwestern Salamander Northwestern Alligator Lizard Rubber Boa (at Hot Springs Source) Northwestern Garter Snake

Mammals of the Miami river

Black-tailed Deer Mountain Lion (cougar) Bobcat Striped Skunk Short-tailed Weasel American Mink Northern River Otter Common Raccoon Harbor Seal Black Bear Coyote Black Rat House

Salmonids in the classroom

The project was undertaken by the Grade 2 and 3 students at the end of January 2015. Miami River Streamkeepers received grant money from the

Northwestern Salamander

The Northwestern Salamander is a stout, 5 1/2 to 8-inch long uniform dark brown to black, amphibian (cold-blooded animal that start life in water &

Western Toad

The Western Toad (Anaxyrus boreas) (formerly Northwestern toad – Bufo boreas) is a stout, squat 2-5 inch amphibian of the west found from Alaska to northern

Value of Riparian Areas

Riparian Areas are highly valuable ecosystems; their position in the landscape connects aquatic areas with terrestrial areas. Native Trees and Shrubs: Shade aquatic habitat Shelter

Miami River Aquatic Sampling 2013

The Miami River was sampled from McCallum road to Harrison Lake. Sampling occurred over two weeks in May and two weeks in July. Fish were