Project Watershed, in collaboration with partners, recently published a paper on research on microplastic pollution in the K’ómoks and Cowichan Estuaries. We have summarized the findings here!
How To Report Herring Spawn Sightings on iNaturalist
Want to contribute to community science while walking the beach? Simply snap a photo of Pacific herring eggs or milt (milky-white water) when you come across them and upload your observations to iNaturalist! Keep reading for instructions.
Board Openings at Project Watershed
We are welcoming expressions of interest to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
Kus-kus-sum Spring Planting and Mulching
We are looking for volunteers to help us get the remaining native plants in the ground and to spread mulch at Kus-kus-sum this spring!
Forage Fish Feature – Winter 2024/2025
Have you wondered what happens at Project Watershed in the winter? Plants may go dormant at this time of year, but Pacific sand lance are busy spawning – and that means our four-person forage fish team and 32 community volunteers are also busy!
Seal Monitoring Training 2025
Join us for an orientation or a refresher on how to conduct seal monitoring along the river.
Seal Monitoring Update 2025
Results from 2024 Seal Monitoring and plans for 2025.
Volunteer Symposium 2025
On February 22nd, we will be appreciating all those who volunteered with us in 2024 and orienting anyone who wants to volunteer in 2025 at our Symposium event at 2 pm. We encourage all current and prospective volunteers to attend!
Gwen Janz
Meet our new Forage Fish Lead Biologist!
Carrie Brooks
Bookkeeper
Eelgrass Update
In the fall our restoration team surveyed the three eelgrass beds which were planted with the help of our volunteers back in June. The beds are looking healthy!
Closed for the Holidays
The PW office is now closed for the holidays. We will be reopening on Monday, January 6. See you in the new year!