Kilmer Creek Watershed
Summary
Characteristics
- Kilmer Creek originates on the east slope of Grouse Mountain and flows through a residential area in Lynn Valley into Hastings Creek. Kilmer Creek is bordered by Dyer Creek Watershed to the west and Coleman Creek Watershed to the east
- 21% impervious surface in the Hastings Creek Watershed (GVRD, 1999)
- 54% of the Hastings Creek Watershed had forest cover (GVRD, 1999)
Concerns
- Kilmer Creek is in a culvert from its confluence with Hastings for about 60 m
- Vulnerable to critical peak flow increases (Resource Analysis Branch, MOE, 1977)
- The Kilmer Cutoff alters the peak flows by intercepting tributaries and directing the overflow into Lynn Creek (Eikos Design Group, 1978)
- 5 m high dam on Kilmer Creek that was constructed approximately 30 years ago
- 21% impervious area in watershed (GVRD, 1999)
Watershed Use
- Fish: Cutthroat Trout and Steelhead
- Wildlife: Various species
- Vegetation: Coastal Western Hemlock, dry subzone
- Schools: Fromme Elementary School
- Trails: Walking, dog-walking
- Residential: the lower half of Kilmer Creek is primarily residential
Watershed Projects
- 1992 - 500 Coho fry released in Kilmer Creek at Fromme Road
- 1993 - 250 Coho fry released into Kilmer by students of Boundary School