A tidal marsh is a type of marsh that is found along the shoreline of coasts and estuaries of which the flooding characteristics are determined by the tidal movement of the adjacent estuary. The vegetation on the shore is called a salt marsh and it is a complex of...
Reclaiming Field Sawmill
Project Watershed and the Estuary Working Group have been developing restoration possibilities for the Field Sawmill site since 2009. “It is our belief that this property has the potential to become a highlight of a restored K'ómoks Estuary, itself a signature feature...
A Plan for Improved Habitat at the Airpark Lagoon
Following the Restoration and Prioritization study that occurred in 2010 Project Watershed has been investigating the possibility of doing some restoration work at the Air Park Lagoon, one of the sites identified as a high priority from that study.
Courtenay Airpark Lagoon Breach Modelling and Conceptual Design
Prepared for Comox Valley Project Watershed. Presented by Graham Hill, P.Eng on October 10, 2013
Call for action on updated estuary plan
Comox Valley Echo Published: Friday, June 15, 2012 Concern is being voiced that the updated Courtenay River Estuary Management Plan might end up being left on a shelf rather than being used as a template for action. On Tuesday, Don Castleden and Wayne White were...
Puntledge fish and wildlife projects get funding
By Contributed - Comox Valley Record Published: May 26, 2011 4:00 PM ; Updated: May 26, 2011 4:48 PM The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced $159,000 in funding towards fish and wildlife projects within the Puntledge River watershed. The FWCP...
Steps being taken to address dwindling numbers of Puntledge River chinook
By Scott Stanfield - Comox Valley Record Published: May 10, 2012 5:00 PM; Updated: May 10, 2012 5:53 PM Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in conjunction with BC Hydro, is revising a summer chinook strategy in an effort to increase the number of fish in the Puntledge River....
Puntledge River Projects
Project Watershed has been intimately involved with several projects focusing on the restoration and preservation of the Puntledge River. We are proud to be part of this process.
Puntledge fish and wildlife projects get funding
By Contributed - Comox Valley Record The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced $159,000 in funding towards fish and wildlife projects within the Puntledge River watershed. The FWCP funds projects to conserve and enhance fish, wildlife and their...
CVRD Initiative on a Courtenay River Estuary Management Plan
Kent Leontowich of the Comox Valley Regional District’s Planning Department is coordinating a steering committee that includes members of Project Watershed’s Estuary Working Group. In 2000, a Courtenay River Management Plan (CREMP) was released but never adopted by...
Forage Fish Activities
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Salmon Diversity Studying Otoliths
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