Continued CRD Park & Trail Closures Due to Old Man Lake Wildfire
Due to the Old Man Lake Wildfire, some CRD parks and trails in Sooke area remain closed until further notice.
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Blue-Green Algae Bloom
As of July 16, the advisory for Beaver Lake has been expanded to include Prior Lake. We continue to monitor water quality in the lake system.
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Help protect sensitive ecosystems throughout the Gorge and Portage Inlet.
Keep your distance from birds and other wildlife.
The entire waterway is a federally designated Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Hundreds of migrating and resident birds use the waterway and adjacent shoreline for feeding, resting and nesting. Many species of marine mammals travel through the waterway in search of herring, migrating salmon and other food sources. Learn more about fish, birds and other wildlife on the Gorge
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Watch where you walk
. Please stay on pathways and trails around the Gorge, and use the designated beach access points. Avoid walking through sensitive estuaries where marsh vegetation and soft sediments are very susceptible to damage by trampling.
Boaters and paddlers:
Please observe the posted speed limits, reduce boat wake and avoid approaching birds and other wildlife too closely.
Learn more about the different ecosystems of the Gorge Waterway
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