Resources
Project Watershed’s resources include:
Detailed maps and accompanying reports. Collected by Project Watershed’s Technicians using GPS/GIS and a standardized assessment methodology called SHIM methods; these maps and reports document accurate watercourse and wetland locations, salmon and trout presence and habitat conditions.
Mapping Services. Visit The Mapping Centre website for details on our products and services We can tailor a something just for you. If you have a mapping, GIS or GPS need just contact us and together we’ll put your ideas on the map!
Research and Assessment Reports. The reports/results of our 2010 restoration, rehabilitation, research and assessment fisheries related studies on the Puntledge River Watershed and the Courtenay River Estuary are available on-line. Additionallyour Baynes Sound Foreshore Stewardship (2001-2002) Program materials are available at the Project Watershed office. The detailed maps and inventory of the Baynes Sound area provide information to facilitate the protection of sensitive stream, wetland, and foreshore habitats, through the application of local government bylaws and landowners' voluntary stewardship commitments.
Library. Our library houses reports and information pertaining to environmental issues within the Comox Valley. We have reports conducted by local governments, consultants and NGO’s some of which are not generally available. For a list of our resources follow this link.
Watershed Directory. Containing contact information and brief descriptions of environmentally related Comox Valley NGO’s, industry and government agencies, this publication is intended to encourage communication between agencies, community groups, “green” businesses and concerned citizens.
Equipment Rental. Click here for a detailed list of equipment The Mapping Centre has available for rental.
Links. General environmental information and relevant organization links
For Teachers. Environmental education links
2008 Watershed Directory
2008 Watershed Directory (16Page)
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Library
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A substantial amount of the ecological and geographical information relevant to the Comox Valley community and surrounding areas have been recorded through the efforts of Project Watershed. Go to the page by clicking:
Maps and Reports
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For Teachers
View a list of useful resources for the classroom and beyond.
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Services
Our mission is to provide a service for collection, storage, and dissemination of environmental information through digital and hardcopy maps in order to guide local government, community members, developers, industry and environmental groups in better decision making for environmental use and stewardship. Find out more:
Mapping and Inventory: TMC will apply its GPS/GIS experience and capabilities in the development of habitat inventory methodologies, databases and data dictionaries as needed. Our combined GPS/GIS capabilities facilitate accurate and clear presentation of spatial data.
GPS: Our technicians are experienced and knowledgeable in applying GPS data collection to assessments of stream, wetland and shoreline habitats. Our staff hold certification in GPS field data collection as well as data processing and management.
GIS: TMC will also provide GIS services. Field collected GPS data, PurView derived airphoto interpretations and other acquired data such as orthophotos, sensitive ecosystem information, and various watercourse datasets are integrated in a Geographic Information System (GIS) with other data to create specialized map products tailored to each of our client’s needs.
Training: Our staff and contractors will continue to offer many training opportunities within the Comox Valley community and beyond.
Equipment rental: If not in use by TMC staff or subcontractors, TMC may rent out the following equipment:
Trimble Pathfinder and Geo XH
Garmin hand-held GPS units
Rangefinder 400 electronic distance measurer
LCD Media Projector (Panasonic PTLC80)
Electroshocker
Streamkeeper Supplies (Aquatic habitat monitoring kits)
