Photo: Gerald Cuccio
3333 Burde St · Port Alberni, BC
A once-in-a-generation chance to protect the Burde Beaver Ponds
$7 million campaign
The Burde Beaver Ponds
These two ponds are a biological oasis.
Description of property
Two ponds near the upper portion of Burde Street.
Ecological importance
They are home to Western Painted Turtles. Red-legged frogs also have been found on the property.
Beaver-created wetland habitat
These ponds drain into a salmon creek that flows into Roger Creek, Wolf Creek.
Site history
Over the years, these ponds have been known locally as the Beaver Ponds, and by other names.
Biodiversity
Butterflies and dragon flies are abundant.
Proposed coalition
We are reaching out to a variety of large conservation land trusts, as well as canvassing local businesses and local citizens.
Protecting the ponds
Protecting connected wetland and wildlife habitat in Port Alberni
The sale of the three properties offers an opportunity to preserve the ponds, surrounding forest and wildlife habitat for future generations.