By Rachelle Stein-Wotten, Gabriola Sounder, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Regional District of Nanaimo intends to install a second pond leveller at Coats Marsh Regional Park sometime this fall, but some Gabriolans feel there’s a lack of information that demonstrates the need for it.
Continue reading Few details on impact installation of pond leveller at Coats Marsh could haveCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The preliminary stages of Cortes Island’s first wetland restoration project are underway at Dillon Creek, on Linnaea Farm.
Continue reading Cortes Island’s first wetland restoration project
On May 12th, Eileen Sowerby from the Quadra Island Salmon Enhancement Society (QISES) gave the Strathcona Regional District Board a presentation about the three threats to Quadra Island’s wild salmon: salmon farms, logging and climate change
Continue reading Three threats to Quadra Island wild salmonFriends of Cortes Island (FOCI) is asking Cortes residents to report any sightings of two species at risk on the Island.
Continue reading Two Species at Risk on Cortes IslandCanada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Katie Wheeler grew up counting salmon in creeks, swimming in icy ocean bays and examining the trees, plants and creatures in a section of rainforest on the northern end of her small B.C. island. The 17-year-old’s childhood memories are rooted in her experiences in the Children’s Forest on Cortes Island.
Continue reading Cortes Islanders want to buy a Children’s Forest
