Saki assists with peeling and Robbin does the pounding.

On July 23, Hoy-Scott Watershed Society volunteers took another important step to protect our local salmon population. Led by the ever-enthusiastic Anne, we installed yellow fish decals in the parkade of a residential complex adjacent to Hoy Creek. The "peel and pound team," made up of Saki and Robbin, worked diligently to place these bright yellow markers as a reminder of the direct connection between our urban environment and the health of our waterways.

These yellow fish decals are part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness about stormwater pollution. When rain falls on streets and driveways, it can pick up oil, trash, chemicals, and other pollutants, which often end up flowing untreated into nearby streams and creeks. In our case, this means pollutants can quickly reach Hoy and Scott Creeks, threatening the delicate ecosystems and the salmon that call these waters home.

By placing these decals near storm drains and in parkades, we are helping to remind residents to be mindful of what goes down the drain. It’s a simple yet powerful message: what goes on our streets and parking lots can impact the life in our streams.

A big thank you goes out to Anne for organizing this initiative and to Saki and Robbin for their excellent work. Your efforts make a significant difference in protecting the vital habitat for salmon and other aquatic life in our creeks.

If you live near Hoy or Scott Creeks and notice that your streets or parkades could use some yellow fish decals, please let us know! We are always looking for new locations to spread awareness and make an impact.