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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!
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Guest Speaker: Jan Slomp, President of the National Farmers Union: “Farming for Biodiversity and Climate Needs” Sun, Jan 17th, 2016.
Comox Valley Nature Hosts Farming for Biodiversity and Climate Needs Comox Valley Nature would like to introduce Jan Slomp, President of the National Farmers Union and Comox Valley resident who will discuss his work on healthy challenges and opportunities in … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Boyle Point, Denman Island, Saturday, January 9th 2016
Saturday January 9th. (Club event). Boyle Point, Denman Island. Meet at 9:00AM at Buckley Point parking (where the ferry departs) – west of the road. Car pool on ferry. Lunch on Denman. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Guest Speaker: Kees Visser, BC Nature President: “Geology, Rocks and Times, an Education” Sun, Nov 15th, 2015.
Comox Valley Nature would like to introduce Kees Visser, who has a Ph.D in Geology through the Universaity of Amsterdam, and amongst much experience in the field, has worked for Petro- Canada as a Development and Exploration Geologist in Alberta, … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews November 2015
Upcoming Events Harrison Camp – Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2015 – Last Chance – 2 spots available – Please email for more information or visit this link Awards Deadline January 29,2016. Meet with your Club executive and nominate … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Ralph River, Strathcona Park, Saturday, October 24th 2015
it is on Saturday not Sunday Saturday, October 24th . (Club walk). Ralph River, Strathcona Park (Bring a picnic lunch). This is not an arduous walk but it is farther and longer than usual. Meet at 8:00AM at Courtenay Country … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Shoreline clean-up with Project Watershed, Sunday, October 11th 2015
Changed from Oct 10th to 11th Sunday, October 11th . (Club/Public event). Shoreline clean-up with Project Watershed. The CVN cleanup will take place at the AirPark, Meet by the Park Café at 10.00 a.m.Bring sturdy gloves, and clothing appropriate to the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Ruth Masters Park, Saturday, January 30th 2016
Saturday, January 30th. (Club walk). Ruth Masters Park. Meet at 9:00AM on 1st Street at the Rotary Riverside Trail. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Little River Park, Saturday, January 23rd 2016
Saturday, January 23rd. (Club walk). Little River Park. Meet at 9:30AM at park entrance on Wilkinson Road off Ellenor Road (near Comox to Powell River ferry terminal). Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Miracle Beach, Saturday, January 16th 2016
Saturday, January 16th. (Club walk). Miracle Beach. Meet at 9:00AM at Courtenay Country Market. Leader:
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Upcoming Walk: Boyle Point, Denman Island, Saturday January 9th 2016
Saturday January 9th. (Club event). Boyle Point, Denman Island. Meet at 9:00AM at Buckley Point parking (where the ferry departs) – west of the road. Car pool on ferry. Lunch on Denman. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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