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Reporting wildfire sightings is easier with the BC Wildfire Service App:With the BC Wildfire Service app, you can quickly report wildfires electronically - even in areas with limited cell coverage. Click on the report button, prepare your report offline and your report will automatically go to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre when you’re back in service.Our mobile app is free to download on both Apple and Android devices.
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Interesting and helpful advice from John Neilson and the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Stewards :Recently, BCWS has been made aware of two incidents of soapy water at the Brooklyn Creek fish ladder (see picture taken July 2nd). This has likely resulted from a release of a detergent into the stream, possibly from car washing or moss removal on roofs.As readers know, Pacific salmon are found in Brooklyn Creek every day of the year, and there certainly is no “safe” time to release detergents or other pollutants into the storm water system that connects with the Creek. Release of any deleterious substance into salmon bearing streams is contrary to the Fisheries Act, and subject to fines. Soapy water can impact young salmon by damaging their gills or skin.
In addition to posing a threat to our salmon populations, soapy water may also indicate that some people are still washing cars, which as of June 23, is not permitted under Stage 3 water restrictions. Once car washing is again allowed, consider washing on a lawn, rather than a hard surface. This simple method can greatly reduce the amount of soapy water entering the storm water system.
Thank you for considering the health of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed.
Dr. John Neilson, President BCWS
Sophia Priestman, a graduate of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, is the 2026 recipient of the CVN Bursary. Our $1000 bursary was presented to her at the school’s awards ceremony on May 28.Sophia graduates with straight A grades. She made extensive contributions to the Environment Club throughout her career at Isfeld, taking on the president’s role in grades 11 and 12. She was also very involved in the Model UN Program, and participated in other school clubs and sports.
Outside school, Sophia has volunteered with Anderton Therapeutic Garden and with Lush Valley for several years. At 12 years old she was offered a job by five vendors at the Farmer’s Market and chose Alderlane Bakery where she is in her sixth year of employment. She also has helped out at Pendleton Farm.
Sophia has been accepted at the University of Victoria where she will pursue a dual major in Environmental Studies and Economics with a minor in Applied Ethics. Of this somewhat unusual combination of disciplines, Sophia says:
This variety of disciplines will allow me to see complex political and environmental issues from multiple perspectives and find innovative solutions that both foster sustainability and ensure welfare for all (human and non-human alike).
Congratulations, Sophia!
Author Archives: Botany
Botany Outing Report: News of things Botanical on the BC Nature Field Trips, May 12-15. 2016
Greetings all, There was no monthly gathering in the second week in May because of the BC Nature AGM being held here May 12-15th. The weather could not have been better for the Field Trips and here are some comments … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society), May 29th 2016, 1pm
Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, May 29, 1:00 at the MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) facility at 6817 Headquarters Road. Volunteer Rene Jorgenson has offered to introduce us to the MARS education owls and give … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Oyster River to Salmon Point, April 11th, 2016
Greetings all, Group Report: On Monday 11th the Botany Group walked from the Oyster River to Salmon Point – and took two and a half hours (!!) for the approximately 2 kilometer trail since there was so much in bloom. … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Tsolum River Walk, April 10th 2016 from 1pm – 3pm
Hello families, Our next Explorer Day will be Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 3pm for a Tsolum River Walk! Join us down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Miracle Beach ‘Seaweeds’, Feb. 15th, 2016
BOTANY GATHERING – FEBRUARY 15, 2016 – MIRACLE BEACH ( Betty B’s house) About 10 of us braved the weather and had a short walk along the beach managing to collect enough samples to examine before the rain started. Most … Continue reading
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Comox Valley NatureKids Club: Meet your volunteer leaders!
Comox Valley NatureKids Club Volunteer Leaders: Jarrett Krentzel & Jocie Brooks Email: Meet your volunteer leaders! My name is Jarrett Krentzel and I’m happy to be your NatureKids co-leader. Getting outside, walking and being with kids are a few … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: John Tayless “Plankton, Herring and Sea Lions; The Annual Herring Migration Explained” Sun, Feb 21st, 2016.
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to welcome Dr. John Tayless, who is well known in the valley as the founding president of North Island College. Dr. John Tayless is a marine biologist who specialized in coral reef ecosystems. His talk … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Trip Planing, Jan. 11th, 2016
Botany Group Report January 2016 A small group gathered at Karin’s to talk about potential trips for the Spring, and to view a video entitled The Red Deserts (Kyzyl Kum in Central Asia), one part of the series “In the … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Potluck at Helen’s, Dec. 7th, 2015
Botany Group Report for December 2015 December 7th Fifteen of us met for our annual Christmas Potluck at Helen’s. There was an amazing spread, as usual. The reported highlights of 2015 included the water purslane (Ludvigia palustris) with its minute … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: SUNDAY, September 4. 2016 : (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point.
SUNDAY, September 4: (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point. Meet at 10:00AM at the Courtenay Country Market on the Old Highway (19A), across from the Golf Course just north of Courtenay or at 10:30AM at Oyster River Regional … Continue reading
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