by Rick de Vries | Jan 2, 2025 | Creek Speak, News
The Mission Creek Restoration Initiative (MCRI), in partnership with the City of Kelowna, Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) and Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), recently completed four ‘riffles’ to improve channel stability and fish habitat between the...
by Joanne de Vries | Sep 12, 2022 | News
The Mission Creek Restoration Initiative (MCRI) steering committee is proud to release its Lower Mission Creek Habitat Conservation & Restoration Plan, which provides recommendations to restore ecosystem values and improve flood protection in the lower 12 km of...
by Joanne de Vries | May 31, 2021 | News
The Mission Creek Restoration Initiative (MCRI) is proud to release its second video, which highlights the creek’s historical significance as well as the pioneering work being done to restore its functionality and optimize multiple community benefits. Project...
by Joanne de Vries | Nov 23, 2020 | News
Phase-1 construction of the Mission Creek Restoration Initiative (MCRI) may be complete, but ongoing monitoring and major conservation and restoration planning for lower Mission Creek will contribute to improved ecological, recreational, and economic benefits well...
by Andrew Barton | May 12, 2017 | News
Mission Creek restoration project helps reduce flooding risk The new dikes are a success! According to recent article in the Kelowna Capital News, “The first phase of Mission Creek’s restoration is already providing flood protection and environmental...
by Joanne de Vries | Mar 14, 2017 | News
City of Kelowna wins SEAR award for Mission Creek Restoration Initiative! The City of Kelowna was one of six local governments in BC to win a peer-nominated award at the 2017 Species and Ecosystems at Risk (SEAR) annual symposium in Victoria. Other winners included:...
