Pacific sand lance are small, silvery fish with a big job. Think of them as the “energy bars” of the Salish Sea as they fuel salmon, seabirds, and even whales. But before they can fuel the marine food web, they need the right shoreline to lay their eggs. So, what kind of beaches do they prefer?
Puntledge Hatchery Open House 2025
Help us run our booth at Puntledge Hatchery Open House on Sunday October 19!
Keeping It Living Dinner 2025: A Night of Community and Generosity
Last Saturday, the Comox Valley came together for the Keeping It Living Dinner 2025 in support of Kus-kus-sum, an evening that exceeded expectations in spirit, attendance, and impact. The event was sold out—and for good reason. Between the delicious food, warm company, and generous hearts of donors, it was a night to remember.
Presenting the 2025 Keeping It Living Award
We are proud to present the 2025 Keeping It Living Award to the Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the protection and restoration of the K’ómoks Estuary and its connected watersheds.
Fall Fieldtrips
We are taking classes from Brooklyn Elementary and Airpark Elementary to Kus-kus-sum to learn about estuary ecology/function and to assist with stewardship.
Dyke Road Tidal Marsh Feature
The tidal marsh restoration project at Dyke Road Park hit another big milestone last spring – the completion of intertidal planting work.
Kus-kus-sum Fall Planting 2025
Volunteers are needed for native species planting at Kus kus sum! We will be planting the newly restored southern end of the site with over 4,000 native plants. No experience is necessary and we will provide all tools.
CWMI Fall Training and Monitoring
Want to explore local streams while helping gather data that supports watershed research and decision-making? Join one of the local stewardship groups participating in this fall’s Community Water Monitoring Initiative!
Community Water Monitoring Feature – Summer 2025
Community members across the Comox Valley are stepping up to protect the health of local streams through the Community Water Monitoring Initiative!
Coral Mackay
Director at Large
Big News from Project Watershed: A Soil Solution at Kus-kus-sum!
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news – Project Watershed has found a sustainable solution for the “clean-but-salty” soil stockpiled at the southeastern end of the Kus-kus-sum site!
Family Watershed Day 2025
Help run our booth at Family Watershed Day on September 20th, 2025, at Puntledge Park!













