by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized
Merrill Creek Reservoir is looking for passionate individuals like you to join our Stewardship Team of dedicated volunteers. Volunteering with MCR is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that creates positive change and meaningful impact to important...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Sep 8, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized
September is upon us and that means the start of the annual Scott’s Mountain Hawk Watch at Merrill Creek Reservoir (MCR)! The “Scott’s Mountain” Hawk Watch, with its easy access and impressive number of raptors (Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, Vultures) counted each...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Aug 7, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized
This past weekend a visitor was found to be driving golf balls off one of the MCR dike trails into the reservoir. Apparently this not the first time that visitors driving golf balls into MCR has occurred, as we have found litter in the form of golf tees and discarded...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 13, 2023 | Animals, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Uncategorized
Bears, Bears and more Bears at MCR! Lots of bear activity at MCR over the past few weeks which means it’s a good time to remind visitors how important it is to KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH at all times while you visit MCR. NOTE: shock collars are NOT a leash and are not...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
A piebald white-tailed deer fawn has been seen regularly at MCR over the past 2 weeks. Piebald deer are deer that have blotches of white coloration on portions of their hide that are usually dark in color. Less than 2 percent of white-tail deer are affected with...
by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
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