Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
Hello, I am Newton, and I am the Project Watershed mascot, I am a rough-skinned newt and not a dinosaur! Recently, I have been visiting schools, volunteer events, and historical projects as part of Project Watershed’s 30th Anniversary celebrations.
The Spectral and Remote Sensing Laboratory in the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria and Comox Valley Project Watershed Society in Courtney is seeking one highly motivated, full-time Postdoctoral Research fellow (PDF) to conduct applied research in pelagic modeling of forage fish species within the Salish Sea.
Beach cleanup time! We are looking for people to choose a beach area from the map and pick up any garbage they find there. We will do this as a decentralized cleanup, meaning that you and your group will pick a 1.5 to 2 km section of shoreline or riverway over which to hunt for garbage and other groups will pick other sections.
Project Watershed, along with other Comox Valley Conservation Partners, are putting together an interactive family friendly event focused on watersheds. We are looking for people to help setup/teardown and manage our booth and the kids tent at this event.
Our dinner event is just around the corner and we need a few awesome helpers to make sure everything is set up for the big evening!
Our 2023 Keeping it Living Silent Auction is now live!! This auction has something for everyone: new skis, kayak rentals, gardening gear, scuba diving, restaurant/coffee shop gift cards spa experiences and more … 29 local businesses have generously donated a variety of products, gift certificates and experiences – valuing over $8,500 – wow!!
Calling all volunteers and potential volunteers! We are holding a symposium for you to learn about Project Watershed and our volunteer activities. There will be snacks, drinks, giveaways and hands on fun.
The Kus-kus-sum project has been flourishing with significant strides in recent times, evoking a sense of hope and admiration among all those involved. The vision of revitalizing the once degraded site into a thriving habitat is now becoming a tangible reality.
Please note that this posting is now closed as the position has been filled.
Canadian landscape painter, fly fishing master, skilled wing shot, epic story teller and environmental champion, Ken Kirkby, has died at his home on Vancouver Island. He was 82 and was active in his studio until a few weeks before his death, from cancer.
We are very excited to announce our 2022 Keeping It Living Dinner at 40 KNOTS Winery. Please join us September 9th 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.
Our 30th Annual General Meeting on June 10th, 2023, was one to remember. Thanks to the Comox Valley Regional District and Councilor Will-Cole Hamilton, we were able to hold the meeting in the Regional District’s Civic Boardroom. The advanced technical and purposeful physical aspects of the room made it easy to facilitate our first combined in person/online AGM