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More than just mud! From conifer forests of giant Sitka spruce to eelgrass meadows stretching as far as the eye can see, the Tofino Mudflats Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is an integral part of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The forests, streams, shorelines, marshes, meadows and mudflats of the Tofino Mudflats WMA provide an amazingly wide range of important wildlife habitats. Conserving critical wildlife habitat in Clayoquot Sound |
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photo: Tara Tait Click here to see Tofino Mudflat photo contest winners like the photo to the right by Jenn Yakimishyn |
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Dirty grills and garbage left outdoors teach animals to look for human food. Read more
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Secure your garbage! Contain garbage and compost in wildlife-proof containers. Feeding wild animals interferes with their natural diet and behaviour. Animals searching for handouts may become aggressive or dependent. |
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photo left: Daniela Petosa right: Nadia Bonenfant |
Spare the habitat! Property owners can help by minimizing disruption of the shoreline. Set buildings back from the water, maintain a screen of native vegetation, minimize exterior lighting, install adequate storm-water drainage, and maintain natural substrates along the foreshore. Hardening of the shore has led to the loss of much of our most productive coastal habitat. |
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Don’t pollute! Pesticides, fertilizers, waste oil and detergents contaminate ground and surface water. In a whole ocean of water, small amounts may seem trivial. But they accumulate and become toxic in bottom-feeders like clams and ghost shrimp. Some fertilizers cause algal blooms that rob the water of oxygen and kill local marine life. Like more information? Want to get involved? Please get in touch. |
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Homepage lWMA l Critical Habitats l Maps l Shorebirds l Monitoring Tofino mudflat photo contest winners
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