Sensitive Habitats
Sensitive habitats are places that have special environmental attributes worthy of retention or special care. They are critical to native plant and wildlife populations. Some sensitive areas are home to species which are nationally or provincially significant, others are important in a more local context. They range in size from small patches to extensive landscape features, and can include rare and common habitats, plants and animals. ~ Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Volunteer at our donor appreciation event
We are holding a donor appreciation event at Kus-kus-sum on June 14th and are looking for volunteers to help make the event run smoothly.
Education Program Feature – Spring 2025
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.
Monthly Donor Campaign
We are looking for 25 more people to sign up as monthly supporters. Monthly gifts make Project Watershed a stronger and more resilient organization – and will help us continue to thrive during these uncertain economic times.
Educational Field Trips – Spring 2025
We are taking classes from Arden Elementary, Huband Park Elementary, Lake Trail Community School to either Kus-kus-sum or the Little River Estuary to learn about estuary and coastal ecology/function and to assist with stewardship.
Eelgrass Washer Tying 2025
This is a volunteer activity you can complete in the comfort of your own home!
Collaborative Research on Microplastics in two Vancouver Island Estuaries
Project Watershed, in collaboration with partners, recently published a paper on research on microplastic pollution in the K’ómoks and Cowichan Estuaries. We have summarized the findings here!
How To Report Herring Spawn Sightings on iNaturalist
Want to contribute to community science while walking the beach? Simply snap a photo of Pacific herring eggs or milt (milky-white water) when you come across them and upload your observations to iNaturalist! Keep reading for instructions.
Board Openings at Project Watershed
We are welcoming expressions of interest to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
Kus-kus-sum Spring Planting and Mulching
We are looking for volunteers to help us get the remaining native plants in the ground and to spread mulch at Kus-kus-sum this spring!
Forage Fish Feature – Winter 2024/2025
Have you wondered what happens at Project Watershed in the winter? Plants may go dormant at this time of year, but Pacific sand lance are busy spawning – and that means our four-person forage fish team and 32 community volunteers are also busy!
Seal Monitoring Training 2025
Join us for an orientation or a refresher on how to conduct seal monitoring along the river.
Seal Monitoring Update 2025
Results from 2024 Seal Monitoring and plans for 2025.
Volunteer Symposium 2025
On February 22nd, we will be appreciating all those who volunteered with us in 2024 and orienting anyone who wants to volunteer in 2025 at our Symposium event at 2 pm. We encourage all current and prospective volunteers to attend!