False Creek BioBlitz 2022
A ‘BioBlitz’ is a biological inventory conducted to identify as many species as possible in a defined area and period of time. From April to September 2022, the Hakai Institute and the False Creek Friends Society, in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and other local organizations, conducted a BioBlitz of False Creek.
The goals of the BioBlitz were to:
Create a baseline inventory of the current biodiversity of False Creek through a scientific BioBlitz using a reproducible methodology; and,
Raise community awareness about the current biological diversity of False Creek to start a larger community conversation and process about how to revitalize and sustain False Creek going forward.
The Blitz was designed to provide meaningful opportunities for involvement by community members through stewardship, advocacy, and hands-on activities. It was also designed to help inform decision-making about the future of the waterfront, its land use, and stormwater management.
For more information on this Blitz, refer to the Interim Report.
