Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
The removal of the steel wall is officially underway, and that’s something worth celebrating! Join us for a Wall Party at the Old House on Thursday, January 22nd, where we’ll raise a glass to this major milestone in the restoration journey.
The K’ómoks First Nation, the City of Courtenay, and Project Watershed are pleased to share that work will begin on January 14 to remove the 400-metre steel retaining wall at Kus-kus-sum.
As we look back at last year, we’re pleased to share an update on our local projects and their impact on ecological restoration, research, and youth education in the Comox Valley and other areas of coastal Vancouver Island.
Every Thursday from April to October, a dedicated group of green-thumbed heroes gathered at the Courtenay Airpark. Rain or shine, these volunteers rolled up their sleeves to care for the thriving restoration site – what was once a sewage lagoon has become a cornerstone of local conservation.
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?
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.
The tidal marsh restoration project at Dyke Road Park hit another big milestone last spring – the completion of intertidal planting work.
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.
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!
Spring is nearing its end and just like on land, this time of year is peak growth season for marine plants. With support from the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund, Project Watershed has been working on two projects to restore eelgrass habitat in Fanny Bay and kelp habitat near Cape Lazo.
We are looking for volunteers to assist us with our first weeding event of the spring at Kus-kus-sum to keep the invasives at bay and help our native plants flourish!
Over the last eight years, Project Watershed has been developing and running our Keeping It Living Education Program to educate youth about their environment and connect them with its stewardship.