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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.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008
Google play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&pcampaignid=web_share
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!
Category Archives: Weekend Walks
Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 31st 2018, Cumberland Marsh; Jumbo’s Cabin
Saturday March 31st, Cumberland Marsh; Jumbo’s Cabin Loys will be leading a Public walk through the Cumberland Marsh today. The Marsh drains into Perseverance (aka Coal) Creek, and is home to a number of interesting plant species as well as … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 24th 2018, Ripple Rock
Saturday March 24th, Ripple Rock, On April 5th, 1958, the largest non-nuclear man-made explosion to date occurred at Seymour Narrows, just north of Campbell River. The 1270 metric tons of Nitramex 2H explosives was loaded into tunnels coming from Maud … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 10th 2018, Macy Woodlot Walk Mt. Washington
Saturday March 10th, Macy Woodlot Walk Mt. Washington Fred Newhouse spoke at our AGM in February, and we are fortunate to have him leading a walk through the Harold Macy Woodlot today. Fred has spent most of his life in … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 3rd 2018, Union Bay (Coal Hills)
Saturday, March 3rd, Union Bay (Coal Hills) This easy walk starts at the Union Bay Boat ramp and explores the remains of Dunsmuir’s Coal terminal, located on both sides of Hart (Washer) Creek. In 1887 Robert Dunsmuir had a deep … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Dec 10th 2017, Seal Bay Park at Fizell Road
Dec 10, Sunday: Seal Bay Park at Fizell Road Todays’ walk in Seal Bay Park starts at the little used Fizell Road entrance on the west side of the Seal bay Park. Access is via Grieve Road and Langlois Road. … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Dec 2nd 2017, Kye Bay Duck Viewing
Dec 2, Saturday: Kye Bay Duck Viewing Loys will lead a walk along the beach at Kye Bay, below the Comox Airport. The high bluffs and cobble beach make for an interesting walk any time of the year, but we … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Nov 26th 2017, Seal Bay Park
Nov 26, Sunday: Seal Bay Park, Bates road entrance Loys will be leading the Seal Bay Park walk. We will be meeting at the main parking lot on Bates Road. The featured items on the walk will be trees and … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Nov 18th 2017, Bear Creek Park
Nov 18, Saturday, Bear Creek Park at Black Creek Bear Creek is one of our most popular walks, and there may still be a few spawning salmon in the creeks at this time. Meet at Courtenay Country Market to car … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Nov 12th 2017, Goose Spit Bird Viewing
Nov 12, Sunday: Goose Spit Bird Viewing, DND Gate, This walk will not have a leader. Fall often brings a large variety of water and shore birds to our coastline, and a walk along the shores of Goose Spit is … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Nov 5th 2017, Nymph Fall Park
Nov 5, Sunday: Dulce Hamilton Mushroom Public Walk, Nymph Falls Park This walk is in memory of Dulce Hamilton, and long-term member of CVN who died last year, and this was one of her favorite walks. Alison and Loys will … Continue reading
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