TD Canada Shoreline Cleanup 2009

In September, 50 volunteers came down to Noons Creek and helped to clean up along the estuary, the creek and the paths around the hatchery.  We had a great day and really appreciated everyone’s efforts and hope to have a whole lot LESS to clean up next year !  If you’d like to volunteer next September, keep an eye on our website or check the official cleanup website, listed as Shoreline Park from Noons Creek to Old Mill Park.

Here is a brief tally of some of what was collected:
224 cigarette butts
32   cigarette packets
1     tire
134 food wrappers and containers
64   plastic bags
1     cell phone
84   caps / lids
1     hockey stick
15   items of clothing
10   balloons
2     wallets

ATTENTION – SALMON SPAWNING

POSTER CAMPAIGN

During the spawning season, volunteers put several posters up along Noons Creek and the estuary boardwalk, with the kind permission of the City of Port Moody, reminding people to keep out of the waters.  Dogs and people can easily scare the salmon which can mean the loss of up to 3,000 eggs.

ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Dave Bennie, PMES Vice-President, was awarded the prestigious Environment Award from the City of Port Moody at their annual Civic Appreciation Dinner on January 17, 200

Dave is a long-serving PMES Director, a key hatchery volunteer and chief organizer of our very successful annual Fingerling Festival.

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