Working with the K’ómoks Nation towards Q’waq’wala7owkw on their unceded territory.
Philip Round, Comox Valley Echo Published: Friday, May 11, 2012 Trials to see if controlling river flows could boost the summer Chinook salmon population in the Puntledge are about to start. B.C. Hydro, which can influence flows by adjusting the amount of water...
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...
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....
The Comox Valley Project Watershed Society, founded in 1993, is holding its Annual General Meeting on May 22nd at the Lion’s Den (1729) Comox Ave underneath the art gallery in Comox. “We have a special AGM program that should interest all residents who acknowledge the...
The Courtenay River (K’όmoks) Estuary is where the “river meets the sea” and “a gathering place” for many species according to residents who participated in a 2011 Project Watershed survey. Appreciation for diversity nurtured by mingling of fresh and salt water seems...
The Estuary Working Group was initiated as a sub-committee by Project Watershed following the “Heart of the Watershed” Symposium on Restoring the Courtenay River Estuary held in October, 2008. We are made up of 14 member organisations and individuals...
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.
Working in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s acclaimed Seafood Watch program, SeaChoice undertakes science-based seafood assessments, provides informative resources for consumers, and supports businesses through collaborative partnerships. Comprehensive...
The Comox Valley Conservation Strategy (CVCS) and the CV Regional District have partnered up to promote two online pledges for conservation and sustainability. We are asking you to participate in this initiative by taking five minutes to make your pledge and...
We are hosting two community drop-in sessions for elders who remember the estuary prior to 1950: On February 24th from 1-5 PM at the Comox Mall, and on On February 25th from 1-4:30 PM at the CVRD Board Room (550 Comox Road) We invite elders of the Comox...
By Ralph Shaw - Comox Valley Record Published: February 03, 2012 7:00 AM Baynes Sound is a huge sea garden area that has produced food for Comox Valley residents for thousands of years. The picture with this column features natural produce from the waters of the...