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