Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
Want to explore local streams while helping gather data that supports watershed research and decision-making? Join one of the local stewardship groups participating in this fall’s Community Water Monitoring Initiative!
Community members across the Comox Valley are stepping up to protect the health of local streams through the Community Water Monitoring Initiative!
We will be planting native riparian species along a section of Mallard Creek that we recently cleared of invasive Reed canarygrass.
Do you want to explore your local watersheds while gathering valuable data to support research and decision-making? Volunteers are needed to monitor water quality in fall 2024 in a number of local watersheds.
Restoration work in Mallard Creek will continue this year, including invasive removal, restoring connectivity, and trial planting of a new riparian species. Volunteer events starting in September 2024.
Latest news from Glen Urquhart restoration progress for spring 2024.
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.
This fall we will be planting camas bulbs and Garry Oaks into our pilot Garry Oak meadow area, as well as harvesting willow stakes!
Fish monitoring at Hollyhock flats will be starting this summer! We’ve summarized a scientific article explaining what kinds of habitat are important to salmonids.
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Glen Urquhart Creek flows into Dyke Slough on the north side of the K’ómoks Estuary. It supports salmonids at present, but available spawning and rearing habitat are very limited because it has been severely impacted by agricultural practices and upstream urban development.