Update from the UWSS
Well, with September just around the corner, it’s time to provide an update on the progress of the UWSS over a busy summer: SIGN CAMPAIGN The public sign campaign to urge drivers to slow down and exercise caution at known deer crossings has been very successful. Over...
Camosun College joins in Cautioning Drivers to Slow Down!
Camosun College has joined the UWSS efforts to educate drivers of the need to SLOW DOWN and DRIVE SAFELY in areas where we know deer cross - 5 “Caution Expect Deer” signs have been placed by Grounds staff on Camosun College property along Foul Bay Road, where many...
Cougar sighting in Oak Bay
According to the Oak Bay Police and as reported by CFAX, there have been four cougar sightings reported in Oak Bay yesterday, Monday, August 10. The sightings occurred around 6:45 a.m. in the Musgrave and Dewdney Street areas. Police were unable to locate the single...
New Signs are Here!
Warm thanks to Animal Alliance for so generously funding a new run of signs for the UWSS. The signs have the familiar doe and fawns crossing, but say “CAUTION – EXPECT DEER”…once again they are popping up in Oak Bay, Victoria, Saanich, and all the way out to Sooke....
Letter to the Editor
One of the things that is very important to the Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society is that citizens of Oak Bay and other municipalities are able to have a good understanding of our initiatives. We continue to work on not just our immuno-contraception plan, but also on...
Support from Oak Bay Council & CRD Committee!
Well, it's been an eventful few days! PRESENTATION TO CRD On Wednesday July 22, the UWSS presented to the CRD Planning, Transportation and Protection Services Committee, which has been responsible for the Regional Deer Management Strategy. We requested that the CRD...
UWSS at the Paint-In
The UWSS will be at the Moss Street Paint In, tomorrow, July 18, between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Come and chat with one of our board members, learn more about our work, and sign up for a sign – we have more “Caution” signs being made due to the high demand from people...
UWSS Invited to Present to Oak Bay Council
The Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society is very pleased to have been invited to do a presentation to Oak Bay Council on July 20. Councillor Eric Zhelka introduced a Notice of Motion in May to invite the UWSS to share the knowledge and expertise of their Board of...
What to do When Encountering a Deer
Along with slowing down in areas where deer and fawns are known to be, there are other important things to remember during fawn season. As with all species (including humans), mothers will be very protective of their young, especially if they think their babies may be...
Oak Bay Tea Party Parade
The Urban Wildlife Stewardship Society could not have asked for a better day, or a better reception, at the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade! Over 350 of our brochures were distributed, describing our new non-profit society, our objectives, and providing information on the...
Slow Down and Watch for Fawns!
It's that time of year - fawns are being born and drivers need to use extra caution. The UWSS has launched its first major public education and outreach project. Signs that caution drivers to slow down and watch for up to three fawns following their mothers across...
Drive Carefully, it’s Fawn Season!
Newborn fawns have been spotted recently, which means soon unsteady little legs will be tentatively setting out to explore the world. Unfortunately for urban deer, that means crossing busy roads. When you see a doe crossing the street, slow down and keep your eyes...