On November 18th, 2013 Comox Valley Project Watershed Society made a presentation to Courtenay Council regarding the background and rationale for breaching the upper area of the Courtenay Airpark Lagoon. We were looking for support from the Council for our Phase III...
The K’ómoks Estuary- A cultural & archaeological treasure
This video was produced and prepared through the Comox Valley National Historic Site Committee, as a descriptive information piece to go along with the submission to the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to respect, honor and give Historic Site recognition to the Ancient Wood Stake Fish Trap System studied by Community Archaeologist Nancy Greene and Geologist David McGee in the K’ómoks Estuary.
A Plan for Improved Habitat at the Airpark Lagoon
Transforming the Air Park Lagoon into a healthier, more productive habitat and strengthened its connection to the surrounding estuary.
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.
Salmon enhancement pays big dividends
By Ralph Shaw - Comox Valley Record Published: November 24, 2011 4:00 PM Updated: November 24, 2011 4:58 PM Modern society is addicted to high returns on investments, and success is measured on a percentage-based return over costs of investment. As with...
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...
Estuary Archeology and Fish Traps
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