Two Terrific Volunteers!

The New Mossom Creek Hatchery and Educational Centre is open. Building this new facility was a large, complicated undertaking for a volunteer organization, but fortunately the right volunteers with the right skills showed up at just the right time. Of particular note are two individuals who played key roles throughout the construction. Mel Steemson has […]

Civic Award to Pat Dennett

(Volunteer Construction Manager, Pat Dennett has been awarded the Exemplary Civic Service Award by the City of Port Moody. The following is an extract from  Acting Mayor Diana Dilworth’s speech announcing the award at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mossom Creek Hatchery on May 21, 2015). “In 2012, the City created an Exemplary […]

Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society hatches a new education centre

For Immediate Release                                                        Port Moody, BC – May 20, 2015 Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society hatches a new education centre After 17 months of planning and construction, the newly built Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre, is set to open its doors this week. A fire in December 2013 completely destroyed the hatchery building and […]

Opening May 23rd, 2015!

The Mossom Creek Hatchery & Education Centre officially opens its doors on Saturday, May 23rd,  10am-3pm. The community is invited to tour the new two story facility, visit the education centre and learn about local watershed and marine stewardship. Displays, refreshments and nature crafts will be on hand.   How to get here: Mossom Creek Hatchery […]

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 […]