Founded by “The Group of 10”, the group now known as the Burnaby Lake Park Association started in 1972. These members laid the foundation for the legacy of stewardship legacy at Burnaby Lake. From cleaning up the lake environment to creating the trail around the lake, to ongoing activities such as nest box monitoring and removal of invasive species, the BLPA continues
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This short film was produced by the City of Burnaby Community Heritage Commission to commemorate Burnaby’s 125th anniversary. It features the story of the preservation of Burnaby Lake based on the research conducted by Rebeca Salas in 2017. If the video does not appear below, you can view it here.
When you are visiting Piper Spit, make sure you stop by the new historical sign to learn about the story of how local community members, including the BLPA’s founders, fought to preserve, protect and advocate for Burnaby Lake, to ensure an ecosystem that is resilient and bio-diverse so it can be enjoyed by birds, wildlife, and the community.
Brunette River Watershed
Burnaby Lake is part of a watershed and the Brunette River is a vital connection. Like Burnaby Lake, this waterway also faced major pollution from the surrounding industry making it inhabitable for salmon and other species. It was another like-minded group, the Sapperton Fish and Game Club, who spent many years cleaning up and advocating for this important waterway. After decades of hard work, the salmon returned. This short film was produced by the City of Burnaby Community Heritage Commission to commemorate Burnaby’s 125th anniversary. It features the story of the clean up of the Brunette River based on the research conducted by Rebeca Salas in 2017. If the video does not appear below, you can view it here.
The next time you visit Cariboo Dam, located at the east end of Burnaby Lake, look for the heritage sign installed facing West and learn about the important work that the Sapperton Fish and Game Club to bring life back to what was once considered a dead urban river, the first time it had been done in North America.