A baseline for plastic particles contamination in an anthropogenic-influenced estuary. [Date unknown – approx. 2024] Abstract Documenting the prevalence of microplastics in marine-coastal ecosystems serves as a first step towards understanding their impacts and risks presented to higher trophic levels. Estuaries exist at the interface between freshwater and marine systems, and provide habitats for a […]
Government of Canada announces UNESCO endorsement for British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund project
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release February 21, 2024 Victoria, British Columbia – Pacific salmon hold tremendous value for natural ecosystems, cultural and spiritual practices, jobs and income, and recreational enjoyment along the coast and inland watersheds of British Columbia. The province’s coastal estuaries, where freshwater and ocean water meet, are especially vital habitat to […]
Project Updates for the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project
Phase 1 Update August 2023: Phase 1 of the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project is complete. This phase focused on the removal of remnant agricultural berms bordering the Koksilah Marsh, adjacent to Westcan Terminal Road (Figure 1) as the first step towards restoring crucial estuary habitat. Link to full update: https://www.estuaryresilience.ca/project-updates/
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