Greer Creek
Background
Greer Creek is a tributary of the Nechako River and is an important stream for salmon spawning and rearing. Much of the area along Greer Creek has been logged and/or cleared for agricultural purposes over the last century. Historical clearing practices and cattle grazing in riparian areas have contributed to stream bank stability deterioration, erosion issues, in some locations very severe, and have resulted in stream relocation, mass wasting, and significant deposition of sediment into the stream.
Fencing Project (2022)
With a donation of fencing from DFO, the landowner, who doesn’t have cattle themselves, were able to fence-out the range-permitted cattle that were crushing a large section of lower Greer Creek (below the falls).
Healthy Watershed Initiative (2021)
While the stream channel area was completely dry, a definable channel was excavated removing deposited sediments out and away from the stream, creating a channel that more effectively move water. Additionally, an open bottom arch bridge was installed at the crossing which provides year-round fish passage opportunity and allows water to move freely through the stream.
Health Watershed Initiative (2020)
Over the years Greer creek has been affected by various anthropogenic events that have help create areas of erosion and stream movement flow. Over time the stream has eroded away banks and has moved from its original location.