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Squamish Area Wildfire Being Held
Dryden Creek blaze remains contained as firefighting efforts continue Smoke curls through the trees near the site of the Dryden Creek...

kc dyer
8 hours ago1 min read
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A Birthday Blossom
Monday hiking group remembers Barb and Dave Enns Monday Hiking Group photos by John Dudley and Marianne Kohler. June 9 was the day...

Rose Dudley
1 day ago1 min read
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Landslide Lawsuit Draws Response
Countersuit cites "harassment, threats" Fence with signage erected by the Village of Lions Bay, with debris from the Battani Creek...

kc dyer
5 days ago2 min read
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Celebrating Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound
How are YOU spending World Oceans Day? Kayaking on Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound, May 24, 2025. Photo by Herb Johnston. The return of...

kc dyer
Jun 81 min read
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Springtime Spikes
LBSAR facing multiple call-outs for ill-equipped trekkers Only proper traction should be considered such as microspikes (upper left) or...

Ed Langford, LBSAR Manager
Jun 73 min read
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Have a Whale of a Weekend!
Cetaceans and sun in the forecast Humpbacks in Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound, June 5, 2025. Photo captures by Mac Siwocha. Have a nature...

kc dyer
Jun 61 min read
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Local Butterflyway Rangers Looking For Help
Gardeners needed for replanting effort on Sunday Andrew Wray lays siege to invasive ivy. After a successful spring ivy pull, Lions Bay's...

kc dyer
Jun 62 min read
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Holy Humpbacks
Cetaceans visit local waters in search of a snack Pair of humpback whales breach the waters of Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound as they feed near...

kc dyer
Jun 21 min read
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Whoo Goes There?
Hiking resident spots local raptor This handsome fella was spotted keeping an eye on the local trails. Have a photo to share? Email...

kc dyer
May 241 min read
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Sadie Brings the Schnauzer Sunshine
May Coastal Canine is sweet and sassy Sassy Sadie loves nothing more than a walk to the store, or along Lions Bay Avenue and Mountain...

kc dyer
May 231 min read
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Happy Victoria Day
Join this Steller's Jay in welcoming the long weekend Steller's Jay basks in the spring sunshine, possibly affronted at not being...

kc dyer
May 191 min read
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Anna's Hummer Takes Official Bird Status
Beats Steller's Jay, Towhee, Barred Owl, and Rufous by a beak Anna's Hummingbird. Photo by Danielle Wills. This week, the wee Anna's...

kc dyer
May 161 min read
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Summer Drought Possible This Year
Water treatment specialist suggests taking action now Lions Bay resident and water treatment specialist Anthony Greville has been taking...

kc dyer
May 132 min read
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Spring Beauty
Marianne Kohler's shots show the glory of the season (Editor's note: We are also using this post as a test of the fix that our web host...

kc dyer
May 101 min read
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Hiking Season Off and Climbing
High numbers visiting as the weather warms up Sunset Trailhead, May, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. It's been a glorious start to spring, and...

kc dyer
May 83 min read
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May Magnolias
Photographer Herb Johnston captured these beauties blooming in the spring sunshine. Welcome to May! The Watershed April digest will...

kc dyer
May 21 min read
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Bear Trap Removed
No further reports of activity: Conservation Officer Service Conservation authority removes live bear trap from Lions Bay. Photo...

kc dyer
Apr 301 min read
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Bear With Us...
Thoughts on keeping bear traps out of Lions Bay This weekend, a baited bear trap, as shown in the photo, appeared at one end of Mountain...

kc dyer
Apr 282 min read
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Risky Rescue
Treacherous weekend on Mount Brunswick for hikers View from Mount Brunswick, Easter weekend, 2025. First Responders were called into...

kc dyer
Apr 232 min read
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Purple Pasqueflowers
A vivid roadside sign of spring Photo by Herb Johnston. The Watershed values your thoughts. Share your comments below, or email us at ...

kc dyer
Apr 211 min read
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