January 28, 2007
Trout Repopulate Byrne Creek
Byrne Creek Streamkeepers were happy to tally 55 trout in their winter trapping run on Burnaby's Byrne Creek--a number that was near previous highs. The results were heartening considering that a year ago a toxin introduced into the creek through a rain drain (storm drain) killed all fish throughout most of its length. We identified species, measured them, and released them back into the creek.
NOTE: It is illegal to trap fish, and streamkeepers do so for monitoring purposes under the auspices of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Streamkeepers retrieve a trap.
Measuring a fish--you have to be gentle and quick so as not to harm them.
Streamkeepers work their way up the misty ravine.