{"id":31,"date":"2022-09-16T17:43:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T21:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/wildspaces\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2024-11-16T15:30:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T23:30:40","slug":"cougar-creek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/wildspaces\/resources\/cougar-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"Cougar Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About Cougar Creek <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cougar Creek is a stream local to KPU Surrey that begins in the Newton are, flows through North Delta, and then ends in the st\u0251l\u0313\u0259w\u0313 (Fraser River). The creek’s path houses many native plants and animals. Plants include Douglas-fir, western redcedar, western hemlock, sitka spruce, and bigleaf maple. Prominent shrubs include salmonberry, snowberry, sword fern, Oregon grape and skunk cabbage. Three salmon species occur here: coho, chum, and cutthroat trout. However, there are also invasive plant species such as Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and Himalayan balsam (aka policeman’s helmet). The Cougar Creek Streamkeepers<\/a> engage in regular restoration projects, including invasive species removal and native planting. (See list of animal and plant species present below).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many portions of Cougar Creek are surrounded by suburbia, including neighborhoods, schools, malls, and parking lots. Due to this, the creek has relatively high foot traffic, which results in harm to both the stream and the surrounding natural areas. In addition, large amounts of rainwater drain from paved areas straight into the creek. This results in pollutants being fed into the creek, as well as erosion occurring amongst a large portion of the creek.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of Cougar Creek<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cougar Creek has 3 main sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n