Only two tasks on the list for Renée this week: working on a solarization experiment and on a new citizen science program.
Technician Tuesday Report – Solarization Experiment and Gary Oak Surveying – August, 30
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Month: August 2022
Technician Tuesday Report – Harvesting Camas Seeds – August 23
This is our first week with only one technician; Cain has finished his summer term with us and is off to school at UBC-Okanagan to study Earth & Environmental Science. Renée is with us for two more weeks, however – lucky us! This week, she and Jay had a great few days in the field.
2022 Eelgrass Restoration Update
Project Watershed is restoring eelgrass at Miracle Beach and in the Trent River Estuary as a component of our Coastal Restoration Plan.
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Technician Tuesday Report – Beach Cleanup and Amphibian Salvage – August 16
Happy Technician Tuesday! The week started off with a beach cleanup up in Fanny Bay and Deep Bay with Ocean Legacy and the BC Shellfish Growers Association. A few volunteers joined in over two days and everyone collected a lot of trash, including huge nets that were...
Technician Tuesday Report – In-Stream Construction at Glen Urquhart – August 9
The crew worked at Glen Urquhart every day last week! Construction of the riffles was in full swing and was the main focus for Cain and Renée. Jay, who has been leading the restoration of the creek, provided help and guidance during each step.
Keeping it Living Dinner 2022
We are very excited to announce our 2022 Keeping It Living Dinner at 40 KNOTS Winery. Please join us September 17th from 5-8pm to celebrate ecological restoration and watershed research right here in the Comox Valley. We are looking forward to sharing local food, wine and music, and celebrating significant milestones with you, our community.
Technician Tuesday Report – Clean BC Photo Shoot and Pole Seining – August 2
Happy Technician Tuesday! The week started off with a fun photo shoot with The Now Group showcasing our work at Kus-kus-sum for Clean BC, a provincial program to achieve the Province’s legislated climate targets. After the shoot, extensive weeding of Kus-kus-sum occupied the team for the rest of the afternoon.