Our ‘Rebuild’ Heroes
Mossom Creek Hatchery’s new building is nearing completion and it is already a star – a perfect match of function and appearance. As with any success, the real story is in the ‘behind the scenes’ production. In this case, the tale is studded with examples of teamwork, exceptional generosity, and strong organization. Generally it takes […]
Our Rebuild Heroes (2)
The Mossom Creek Hatchery has a new home. The building’s Occupancy Permit was granted March 31, 2015, just 15 short months after the loss of the original facility. The construction of this beautiful, functional building is a tale of outstanding partnership. Numerous companies have contributed their expertise throughout the construction and finishing of the new […]
A Conversation with Founders Rod MacVicar and Ruth Foster
“Nature is for education. Walk along a brook, listen to the babbling sound, look around, observe. Being in the field instills an appreciation, understanding, and love for what’s around you.” (Rod MacVicar). This philosophy is the basis for Rod MacVicar and Ruth Foster’s innovative, educational leadership for the past 40+ years. In 1976 Rod and […]
The Fish Are Here!
Some 47,200 chum fry were welcomed to Mossom Creek Hatchery on Wednesday, March 18th, thanks to delivery by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Alouette River Hatchery, the facility that reared them for Mossom. A second batch of 50,000 is expected shortly, as well as 5000 coho. The hatchery will begin releasing the chum into […]
A Fish on the Roof
Question: How do you make a 25 foot long, flat, green salmon? Answer: Get a big, sloped, solid roof. Add 24 tons of growth medium of lava, pumice and other good stuff. Bring in a half dozen experts to plant the perfect plants, with an emphasis on the fish shape. Wait for summer. The Hatchery’s roof has […]
Rebuild project is nearing completion
The Mossom Creek Hatchery site has continued to see a lot of activity. This past week the upstairs interior progressed, with new windows being installed and the removal of the temporary wooden railing. The exterior staircase was installed and hemlock ceiling stained. The new Hatchery and Education Centre is on schedule to open in May. […]
Tri-City News: Road to Mossom rebuild in Port Moody
by Diane Strandberg – The Tri-City News posted Dec 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM Mossom Hatchery in Port Moody during the fire of Dec, 11, 2013 and today, after months of planning, fundraising and construction. — Image Credit: SUBMITTED PHOTOS The re-building of Mossom Creek hatchery in Port Moody is an example of community resiliency and co-operation […]
Coquitlam Students Working Hard for Salmon
by Diane Strandberg, The Tri-City News posted Nov 13, 2014 at 2:00 PM— updated Nov 14, 2014 at 10:53 AM Centennial secondary school teacher Melanie Mattson with some of the members of the school’s Salmon Project Club at the Mossom Creek Hatchery, which is under construction after a devastating fire last December. The students are helping […]
Province Gives Boost to Mossom Creek Hatchery Rebuild
By Diane Strandberg Posted October 22, 2014 · Updated 8:52 AM Pat Dennett, volunteer project manager for the Mossom Creek Hatchery rebuild, stands with his granddaughter, Lola Langtree, 8, in what will be the incubation room for salmon. On Friday, the province announced a grant of $35,000 that will be matched by Imperial Oil […]
For Immediate Release: One year after hatchery fire, significant progress made
For Immediate Release – December 9, 2014 One year after hatchery fire, significant progress made Local salmon hatchery rises from the ashes It was one year ago, on December 11, 2013, that fire ripped through the Mossom Creek Hatchery and Education Centre located in Port Moody, BC. The fire completely destroyed the hatchery building and contents, […]