The perch the golden eagle is occupying used to be occupied by a bald eagle, but this summer, I have seen it further down stream (closer to the College).
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Golden Eagle
July 13 the golden eagle was back on the perch, which is a topped tree just below the seniors complex at the Yukon College. There was a group of bird watchers admiring it. One woman had the most interesting binoculars - covered in feathers and branches.
The perch the golden eagle is occupying used to be occupied by a bald eagle, but this summer, I have seen it further down stream (closer to the College).
The perch the golden eagle is occupying used to be occupied by a bald eagle, but this summer, I have seen it further down stream (closer to the College).
Images of McIntyre Creek - College Takhini Area - Photos by Gerry Steers
Creek in winter- bridge across the Canada Trail
Late summer/early fall greenery on the wider trail off Mountain View / Pine Street
Bridge across the Trans Canada Trail down from Yukon College
Fallen trees across the Creek on the Upper Trail behind the Yukon College
A pond created by beaver dams where hiking dogs like to swim - across from the water station
Upper trail viewing the pond created by the beavers, and viewing the water station and the new bridge crossing the creek.
Bridge across the Trans Canada Trail down from Yukon College
Fallen trees across the Creek on the Upper Trail behind the Yukon College
A pond created by beaver dams where hiking dogs like to swim - across from the water station
Upper trail viewing the pond created by the beavers, and viewing the water station and the new bridge crossing the creek.Restoration Area
This is the area of the restoration where many of the stakes and mini trees were removed. A hiker was seen with her dog, playing in the creek.
Vandals again were at work and destroyed the fence protecting some of the replanted area. I did replace some of the poles, but the fence really needs to be reconstructed with the bindings holding the poles in place, rather then having them just stacked, which was what I was able to do.
With all the territory available for wheeled traffic, I don't understand the mentality of the people who insist on destroying areas that are being protected.
I was happy to see that the fire pit that had been constructed on the little lake shore, had been removed. I had removed some of the logs that were set up as a bench, and someone else has now removed all the rocks that encased the pit. I had picked up a lot of the glass and trash, but didn't have gloves for the smaller glass pieces, and they also have now been removed, so thanks to the folks who are helping keep this area clean.
There has been a lot more activity along the Creek with people fishing, hiking with their dogs or jogging, cycling, so with more eyes in the area, I hope we can continue to protect it from those who are trying to destroy it.
With all the territory available for wheeled traffic, I don't understand the mentality of the people who insist on destroying areas that are being protected.
I was happy to see that the fire pit that had been constructed on the little lake shore, had been removed. I had removed some of the logs that were set up as a bench, and someone else has now removed all the rocks that encased the pit. I had picked up a lot of the glass and trash, but didn't have gloves for the smaller glass pieces, and they also have now been removed, so thanks to the folks who are helping keep this area clean.
There has been a lot more activity along the Creek with people fishing, hiking with their dogs or jogging, cycling, so with more eyes in the area, I hope we can continue to protect it from those who are trying to destroy it.
Transportation Study Media Release
Media
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2012
McIntyre Creek waters
less troubled
The Friends
of McIntyre Creek (FOMC) and the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) are delighted
to learn that the City of Whitehorse
will not be pursuing the development of a road across McIntyre Creek as part of
the Whistle Bend subdivision.
According to
the results of a Transportation Study released on July 13, 2012 by the City of Whitehorse, the proposed road across McIntyre Creek that
would connect Mountainview Drive
with the Alaska Highway is not needed to
accommodate increased traffic as a result of a growing population in Whistle
Bend. The Study concluded that a road
across McIntyre Creek would not make a significant difference, as most of the
traffic from Whistle Bend will travel south along Mountainview Drive to reach
downtown Whitehorse.
“We’ve
questioned the need for a road across McIntyre Creek since the very beginning”,
said YCS Wildlife Coordinator, Christina Macdonald. “We’re very pleased to see that the City has
taken the time to collect the necessary information to make the right decision
about a development that would have had massive implications for quality of
life and wildlife in the area.”
The City intends
to continue to move forward with planning and engineering pre-design work for
the proposed Porter Creek-D neighbourhood in Middle McIntyre Creek, south of
the existing Porter Creek neighbourhood and between Mountainview Drive and the
Alaska Highway.
“It’s still a
big question in our minds whether the City even needs Porter Creek-D”, said
FOMC President, Dorothy Bradley. “There are twice as many housing units
available today than there were at this time last year, mining activity is
slowing and the Tank Farm is now being seriously considered for residential
development. I think what this
demonstrates is that there are still significant information gaps that need to
be filled before any decisions can be made regarding Porter Creek-D, and that
there are many different, better solutions for development in our city.”
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For more info
contact:
|
Christina
Macdonald Wildlife Coordinator
Yukon Conservation
Society
867
668-5678
|
Dorothy Bradley
President
Friends
of McIntyre Creek
867
332-3771
|
Sunday, July 1, 2012
July 1, 2012- Canada Day
I am not a violent person, but there are days I would like to take vandals and cremate them!!! Today I found several baby pine type trees that were showing great signs of successful growth in the restoration area, ripped out of the ground and placed in a pile. I tried to replant the one that had the most soil around it, but with only my feet and bare hands, I wasn't able to make a large enough hole in the hard soil to replant it. I will try again tomorrow with tools. What possible joy does anyone get to rip these trees from the earth?
I earlier complained that the the paved trail the City was creating from the Takhini residential area to the road leading to the pump house, was wide enough for two cars to pass each other, and I wondered why they created the trail that wide. Then when they paved it, it was wide enough for one car to drive on it, and now, they have placed rocks on the paved trail to narrow it and stop cars/trucks from driving on it. Now this may be a dumb question, "But why didn't they just make the trail narrow enough in the first place instead of having to place rocks to narrow it down?"
They now need to place rocks on the dirt trails to keep the wheeled vehicles from trashing the trails further, as with the inviting paved trail, it will encourage more invasion into the other trails at the end of the road.
If these trails have the rocks blocking wheeled access it may prevent the partiers who are breaking glass, and having a fire pit at the edge of the little lake.
This is supposed to be a "no burn" time and area, yet the large amount of trees gathered (reported to the City By-law before it was burned) was burned, and broken glass and garbage left behind. I have observed many people throwing sticks for their dogs to retrieve at this location, but with broken glass, it becomes a danger to the pets who have been enjoying recreation in the areas.
It really angers me that there are people who are so self centered and inconsiderate of others, that will abuse the area and take away the enjoyment of those who respect the environment, and use the area responsibly to hike, bike, and walk their dogs. What kind of civilization are we looking forward to when we have raised a generation to be so self centered, that they only consider their own pleasures and activities, without any concern for others who may share their world.
On this July 1 Canada Day, I would have liked to celebrate a better future and not the present with vandals and partiers who have no respect for the environment we share.
I earlier complained that the the paved trail the City was creating from the Takhini residential area to the road leading to the pump house, was wide enough for two cars to pass each other, and I wondered why they created the trail that wide. Then when they paved it, it was wide enough for one car to drive on it, and now, they have placed rocks on the paved trail to narrow it and stop cars/trucks from driving on it. Now this may be a dumb question, "But why didn't they just make the trail narrow enough in the first place instead of having to place rocks to narrow it down?"
They now need to place rocks on the dirt trails to keep the wheeled vehicles from trashing the trails further, as with the inviting paved trail, it will encourage more invasion into the other trails at the end of the road.
If these trails have the rocks blocking wheeled access it may prevent the partiers who are breaking glass, and having a fire pit at the edge of the little lake.
This is supposed to be a "no burn" time and area, yet the large amount of trees gathered (reported to the City By-law before it was burned) was burned, and broken glass and garbage left behind. I have observed many people throwing sticks for their dogs to retrieve at this location, but with broken glass, it becomes a danger to the pets who have been enjoying recreation in the areas.
It really angers me that there are people who are so self centered and inconsiderate of others, that will abuse the area and take away the enjoyment of those who respect the environment, and use the area responsibly to hike, bike, and walk their dogs. What kind of civilization are we looking forward to when we have raised a generation to be so self centered, that they only consider their own pleasures and activities, without any concern for others who may share their world.
On this July 1 Canada Day, I would have liked to celebrate a better future and not the present with vandals and partiers who have no respect for the environment we share.
Whitehorsewalks site
You might be interested in this site that is concerned about the walking trails in
Whitehorse.
http://whitehorsewalks.com
Whitehorse.
http://whitehorsewalks.com
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