The RMOW has built new infrastructure to help toads migrate safely in Whistler.
A toad underpass has been constructed under the Valley Trail just behind the events lawn and a toad boardwalk has been constructed under Blackcomb Creek Bridge, at the intersection of Lost Lake Loop and Cedar Way.
The RMOW has also installed a permanent migration corridor fence that safely guides the toadlets out of the park area.
In addition to the fencing, temporary signs are also installed to advise the public where the toadlets are migrating
These are the first of several infrastructure upgrades that are planned to be built over the next few years, RMOW said.
Over the next few weeks, tens of thousands of tiny Western “toadlets” will soon start the great migration from the shores of Lost Lake into the surrounding forest.
Despite being barely the size of a dime, the Western toadlets are an integral part of the Lost Lake ecology. The RMOW has been monitoring the Western Toads at Lost Lake since 2005.
During migration, the Lost Lake access road and parking lot will be closed to all vehicle traffic during the migration. The Beach Cut trail will also be closed when the toads start to migrate as it is a migration path which they use every year.
Lost Lake Beach and adjacent lawn areas will remain open but may be subject to closure if toadlets begin to migrate through the area, RMOW said.
