Keith Creek Watershed Summary

Summary

Keith Creek Watershed
Total Drainage Area: km2
Length: Approx. 2.6 km
Orientation: Northwest -SE
Elevation Range: 10 to 150 m

Characteristics

Keith Creek originates north of Lynn Valley Road and flows southeast through the District and the City of North Vancouver. Keith joins Lynn Creek just north of Keith Road and west of Mountain Hwy
bordered by the Wagg Creek Watershed (Mosquito Creek) to the west, the Lynn Creek Watershed to the east and the Hastings Creek Watershed to the north

Watershed Use

Fish: Coho Cutthroat, Sculpin and Steelhead
Wildlife: –various species

Vegetation: - Coastal Western Hemlock, dry subzone.

Parks: Loutet Park; Lynn Canyon Park; Keith Lynn Park; Bridgeman Park

Schools: Keith-Lynn Elementary School; Boundary School; Sutherland High School

Highway: Runs alongside and beneath the Trans-Canada Highway

Residential: flows through residential areas in District and City of North Vancouver

Commercial: Various businesses

Concerns

Stream classified as endangered due to impacts (FRAP)
Watershed Health defined as fair declining to poor due to present development and stormwater management practices (GVRD, 1999)
21% impervious area in watershed (GVRD, 1999)

Water quality – Significant problems caused by urban development (FRAP)
24 storm drains flow into Keith
Urbanization in the watershed has significantly affected the stream basin (FRAP)
Bank and slope stability leading to erosion and flooding (Kerr, 1982).

Watershed Projects

1992 and 93 - Lynnmour School students released fry into Keith Creek
Incubation box installed at the junction of Keith and Lynn Creeks
Pool-riffle sequence enhanced between Keith Road & Upper Levels bridge

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