Pierard Creek Watershed
Summary
Characteristics
- Pierard originates north of Burrill Avenue and flows south through a residential neighbourhood crossing Lynn Valley Road, Westover Road and Allan Road before flowing into Thames Creek
- Pierard Creek is bordered to the west by Thames Creek Watershed and to the east by the Hoskins Creek Watershed
- 21% impervious surface in the Hastings Creek Watershed (GVRD, 1999)
- 54% of the Hastings Creek Watershed had forest cover (GVRD, 1999)
Watershed Use
- Fish: Cutthroat Trout
- Wildlife: Various species including raccoons, mink, river otters, black bears, Belted Kingfishers, Dippers, Great Blue Herons, Common Mergansers, Harlequin Ducks, and Swallows (Tera Environmental Consultants Ltd.)
- Vegetation: Coastal Western Hemlock, dry subzone
- Schools: Upper Lynn Elementary
- Parks: Kilmer Park
Concerns
- 12 storm drains flow into Pierard Creek
- Status: Endangered - due to riparian removal, urbanization, culverting and degraded water quality
- 21% impervious area in watershed (GVRD, 1999)
- Many non-native and aggressive plant species have been introduced
- The headwaters are culverted (NSSK, 2001)
Watershed Projects and Good News
- The Allan Road culvert was replaced with a bridge-style culvert
- Good riparian habitat between Draycott Road and Westover Drive