We will be replanting some potted plants that floated out of their spots with the winter floods, and moving some plants to better locations. We will also be weeding the upland plantings.
KKS Winter Planting and Weeding
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Kus-kus-sum Site History
A short history of the Kus-kus-sum site from pre-European contact to the present day.
Forage Fish Surveying Summary
Wow 40 plus amazing, citizen scientists supported the forage fish project this season. They covered almost 30 beaches between Hornby Island, the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Cortes Island.
Hedgerow Planting
Join Jay Baker French for some planting and mulching of native species to create a new hedgerow at Comox Bay Farm, in partnership with Lentelus Farms and Ducks Unlimited Canada. There will also be some invasive species removal.
Kus-kus-sum Underwater
We got a first look at how a restored Kus-kus-sum will operate during storms and king tides this winter. It was exciting to see the high tides move over the steel wall and inundate the site.
Project Watershed’s Appreciation Party and 30th Anniversary Launch
Join us on January 28th to celebrate your contribution to our local environment and help us launch our 30th year of stewardship!
Kus-kus-sum Partners
The three main partners of the Kus-kus-sum project are the K'ómoks First Nation, City of Courtenay, and Project Watershed. Each of these partners has an important role to play in the purchase, restoration and long-term maintenance of the Kus-kus-sum site. In 2021, a...
Farewell Jennifer Sutherst
Jennifer Sutherst, who had been a key leader at Project Watershed since 2011, recently moved into a new position with Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Tin Town Christmas Open House and Sale
The Tin Town Christmas Open House and Sale is a one-of-a-kind community event for the whole family. We are looking for a few volunteers to help us sell merchandise, signup members/volunteers and accept donations.
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is on November 29th – Join the global generosity movement and celebrate all acts of giving!
Kus-kus-sum Planting Thank You
Approximately 4,000 native plants were planted at the Kus-kus-sum site over six days this October! THANK YOU to the 160 volunteers who contributed to planting, mulching and watering during this time – we would not have been able to accomplish this without you.
Pacific Salmon Foundation Supports Projects in the K’ómoks Estuary
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