The Alouette River was declared a “Heritage River” in 1998 by the BC Government.
The Alouette River has important recreational, economic and cultural heritage and the Alouette River Management Society [ARMS] has played a significant role in the preservation of fish and habitant.
The Annual General Meeting will be held Feb 19, 2008 at 6:30 Pm at the Rivers Heritage Centre.
For further details contact ARMS at arms@telus.net or phone 604-467-6401.
You never know where fish will go!
On September 22, Maple Ridge volunteers participated in the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Adopt-A-Block and the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) organized the event, which focused on collecting litter along the South Alouette River where it flows through Maple Ridge Park.
Between one and two dozen volunteers of all ages turned up to scour the river bank and adjacent parkland for garbage. Everything from discarded beverage containers, cigarette butts, shoes, an old lawn chair, bundles of undelivered newspapers, and even an old bed comforter were collected. Pieces of balloons, broken glass, clothing items and batteries were also removed. All of these things do not belong in our waterways. Not only are they unsightly to look at, but they pose serious threats to wildlife, ecosystems, drinking water and consumer fish.
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup offered an opportunity to remove some of these potential hazards and also a chance for volunteers to work together toimprove the community in which they live. In addition, the event aimed to increased awareness and change attitudes about litter. With enough community effort and knowledge, perhaps our waterways will stop
being used as a dumping ground.
As one 3 year old volunteer at the event said, “Shoes don’t live in rivers, fishes do!”
