Kids Hop to Toad Research to Protect Amphibians on Roads
When some kids from the Cowichan area were asked if they wanted to monitor toads and other amphibians on the move near highways, they jumped on it! The kids leapt at the chance to test
Wildlife
Information on the work the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure does to improve wildlife safety and mitigation on our highways.
9 Reasons to Watch for Wildlife on Westside Road and Beyond
While driving along Westside Road near Kelowna, one of our ministry staff got a bit of a wildlife surprise. Nine bighorn sheep were gathered at the edge of the road, overlooking the lake! Have a
4 Paths to Protecting Painted Turtles in the Creston Valley
Turns out the saying about “location, location, location” holds true for turtles as well as humans. Gravel and sand with a sunny southern exposure… If you were selling real estate to Western Painted Turtles ready to lay
How We Helped Protect 1000s of Years of BC History on Vancouver Island
Along the shores of the Tseycum First Nation on Vancouver Island, we worked in partnership with the Tseycum people to prevent a portion of the Patricia Bay beach from eroding and washing out West Saanich
Keeping Wildlife Moving Along the SFPR
As people drive the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) from Surrey to Delta, a whole other world is unfolding around them. Creatures like otter, deer, mink, waterfowl, nesting birds, turtles and coyotes are going about
Checking Culvert Choices for Highway Crossing Critters Near Nanaimo
If you were an amphibian or reptile, what kind of culvert would you choose to cross under the highway? For us, it’s an important question because the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure wants these critters
Little Hands a Big Help in Habitat Restoration at Oliver Creek
Students of Palsson Elementary School in Lake Cowichan, BC, got together to plant native trees at Oliver Creek as part of a two-phase restoration project led by our Environmental Management group. The first phase included
6 Ways We Help Fish Find Their Way Home
Every summer, as you pack up your things and head out on the highways to your favorite BC destination, our ministry is busy working to improve fish passages and restore habitats along these same highways.