Thanks to Mark Hanley and Franco Noviello of Shaw TV for putting this informative piece on Kus-kus-sum together.
Historical Footage of Field Sawmill from Shaw TV
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Kus-kus-sum in Chek News
Here is the segment Chek News ran on Kus-kus-sum. Tina McLean, K’ómoks First Nation Administrator, Jennifer Sutherst, Project Watershed Staff Biologist, and Tim Ennis, Project Watershed Kus-kus-sum Project Manager are featured.
Volunteers Needed to Help Plant at Simms Park Following Habitat Construction
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Project Watershed's Kus-kus-sum Kick-off Inspiring
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Project Watershed, K’ómoks First Nation announce deal to purchase, restore former Field Sawmill site
Project Watershedand the K'ómoks First Nation have reached an agreement with Interfor to purchase and restore the former Field sawmill site on the Courtenay River near the 17th street bridge. “After several years of negotiations, we are pleased to announce that we...
Upcoming Construction at Simms Millennium Park to Improve Salmon Habitat
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Ancient Fish Traps
A large scale, technologically sophisticated intertidal fishery in Courtenay, British Columbia. The information on this page comes from Comox Valley Archaeologists Nancy Greene and David McGee. While it is not a Project Watershed project, we proudly support this body of work.
Dan Bowen sheds light on the work at the old Field Sawmill site
Dan Bowen, Technical Director at Project Watershed, sheds some light on the work being done at the old Field Sawmill site.
Bill Heath donates $25,000 to Project Watershed
Bill Heath, a Director on the board of Project Watershed, announces his donation of $25,000 to kick off the fundraising for the Kus-kus-sum Project.Related Posts
Turning Field Sawmill into Kus-kus-sum Park – First Steps
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Update on Mallard and Glen Urquhart Stream Surveys
Update on Mallard and Glen Urquhart Stream SurveysGlen Urquhart and Mallard Creeks both flow into Dyke Slough on the north side of the K'ómoks Estuary. The Dyke Slough in turn drains into Hollyhock Flats one of the most productive natural habitats left in the K'omoks...
Improving Salmon Survival in Simms; A Plan for Habitat Restoration
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