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Ducks Unlimited and PartnersSpecial Projects in British Columbia
Ducks Unlimited -Wildlife Viewing and Scenic Drives in BC
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area - photo by DJO
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Here is something to enhance a family adventure vacation. While enjoying your scenic drives in BC, stop by any one of these easily accessible wetland conservation areas. Explore the waterfowl rich marshes and enjoy other diverse wildlife viewing opportunities.
Ducks Unlimited has partnered up with many different private and public organizations in the name of nature conservation and public awareness. The projects listed below are an example of the great co-operative programs that have been set aside for your wetland and wildlife viewing education and pleasure.
1. Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
Located along Hwy 3 in the beautiful Creston Valley, this internationally recognized wetland area is the mecca for bird watchers, wildlife viewing, hikers, bikers and students from all over the world.
There are 4 main named areas comprising of one lake and 17 marsh segements in this high profile, environmentally sensitive area. Running from north to south are; Duck Lake, Six Mile Slough, Leach Lake Marshes, and Corn Creek Wetlands, encompassing over 17000 acres of habitat. ...more Viewing Tower - photo by DJO
2. Vaseaux Lake - Wildlife Management Area
Vaseaux Lake is nestled between Okanagan Falls and Oliver, BC on Hwy 97 in the sunny South Okanagan. Vaseaux Wetlands, a Ducks Unlimited Canada special project, is located at the north end of the lake adjacent to the Okanagan River viaduct. The area includes Vaseaux Provincial Park and bird sanctuary, a provincial protected area (non-park), California Big Horn Sheep Wildlife Viewing and Information Site
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3. Elizabeth Lake - Urban Wetland
A perfect example of a thriving urban wetland, Elizabeth Lake is located at the west end of the City of Cranbrook on Highway 3(Crowsnest Highway). There is a substantial pull-off / parking area with an information centre. You can access the marsh by walking trail or best access is with a canoe.
This 249 acre marsh was enhanced and preserved for waterfowl and wildlife through the co-operation of the City of Cranbrook, the BC Ministry of Environment and Ducks Unlimited in 1972
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Urban Wetland - photo by DJO
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Recommended Reading
"Understanding Wetlands"
Bruno Delesalle (1998) for Ducks Unlimited Canada
A virtual wealth of information for tourists, biology students, educators and environmental professionals. An easily readable, user-friendly handbook that identifies key associations between wetland plants, plant communities and the habitat they provide for wildlife
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