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.
December 8th was the first annual Pacific Sand Lance Day!
These skinny forage fish are understudied and important to our coastal ecosystem. Sand lance have over 100 known predators, and are particularly important to nesting sea birds. This eclectic fish buries into sandy sea beds, hibernates all winter, and spawns on beaches!
As a token of our appreciation for donations of time, energy and funds contributed to Project Watershed and our projects, we will be throwing a party at the Old House Hotel on January 27th. All donors, volunteers and members are invited to attend.
Our organization is looking for an enthusiastic leader to help us grow and manage our restoration projects and document our restoration success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecology/biology, in both freshwater and marine systems, as well as restoration.
Pacific sandlance eggs ~ Aaron SchmidtBeach survery ~ Tom GrimmerSand sample under microscope ~ Aaron Schmidt Our winter Pacific sand lance season was kicked off with eggs being found on Cortes Island on November 6! Later in the month eggs were found at Shingle Spit...
A huge thank you to all our industrious volunteers and supporters who came out to assist with our fall planting at Kus-kus-sum!
It has been a productive year at Glen Urquhart. There is lots more to do but we are already seeing the fruits of our labour.
To support organization of legacy data from Project Watershed’s recent and ongoing coastal restoration projects, and to assist with development of a data management protocol.
This year’s Giving Tuesday was an outstanding success. $23,063 was raised for environmental restoration, research and education in 2024. Thank you to everyone who participated, especially our Estuary Angels who put forward $10,000 in matching funds.
The weather is looking like fall and with the brief skiff of snow recently Project Watershed staff are beginning to look to the winter forage fish season.
Help us welcome visitors to the Project Watershed office during this year’s Tintown Christmas Open House!
Join us on Sunday December 3rd for our annual carol walk!
Project Watershed will be selling some items at this year’s Fiesta winter market as well as accepting donations. We need a few volunteers to help staff our booth.