FAIRY CREEK: The Path of Water

This sign covers the cycle of water, from the mountains to the ocean. It also explains where Fernie’s drinking water comes from, and where it ends up.

FAIRY CREEK: What Lives In A Stream

In this sign you will find all manner of animals that use a stream as their chome, from invertebrates to fish, mammals, and birds. Can you spot all the animals??

FAIRY CREEK: Rising From The Ashes

This sign shows what happens to a stream-side area after a fire. Fires can have a huge impact on the water, and it takes over a century for old growth forests to recover to pre-fire conditions.

FAIRY CREEK: It’s All Connected

This sign is at Fairy Creek Falls and features the words of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it Councillor Kyle Shottonana on how all things in nature are connected. It’s important to remember that the Ktunaxa have stewarded is area for thousands of years, and have developed a relationship with nature that’s important to consider and learn from.

COAL CREEK

The sign by Coal Creek explains why building rock dams in creeks is bad for fish habitat and water quality. Additionally, it teaches about Ktunaxa land stewardship ideals, which we can learn from to improve conservation practices.

ANNEX DUCK POND

This sign shows a diagram of the Annex Pond as a retention pond. It contains information about various ways stormwater affects the river water quality, and provides actions citizens can do to mitigate their impact.

MAIDEN LAKE

The maiden lake sign demonstrates how wetlands help mitigate stormwater pollution with an emphasis on eutrophication prevention. It also provides the names of local wetland animals in the Ktunaxa language, alongside QR codes that link to pronunciation on the First Voices website.

HWY 3 SIGN

This sign teaches anglers how to properly handle fish to avoid excess stress. It also contains the Ktunaxa teaching about not taking more than your share, as taught through the story of Fox and Coyote.

MT FERNIE PROVINCIAL PARK

This sign describes the lifecycle of the Westslope Cutthroat Trout, and warns people to avoid sensitive breeding habitat to protect fish populations.