







West Kootenay Community EcoSociety is working with First Nations and communities in Central Kootenay to assess natural assets and develop nature-based plans for two key watersheds. WKCES will prepare a plain language risk and opportunity analysis, and will develop an interactive map describing the current condition of the watersheds for residents who rely on them for drinking water. This project will support up to 21 jobs. (Photo: Nick Davies / REFBC)
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Alberni Clayoquot Regional District is replacing the pedestrian bridge and repairing the abutments on Log Train Trail at Platzer Creek. This project, which supports nine jobs, is addressing erosion and safety and will improve water flow in a critical salmon-bearing stream.
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Comox Valley Project Watershed Society, in partnership with K'omoks First Nation and the City of Courtenay, is dismantling and restoring Kus-kus-sum, a former sawmill site on the Courtenay River, to its native estuary saltmarsh and riverside forest. Restoration of this site will benefit at least nine fish species, 145 bird species, and 281 plant species. The first phase of this project will support at least 40 jobs. (Photo: Rick Ward)
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Elk River Alliance is implementing stormwater treatment practices to preserve wetland and riparian areas in the Elk Valley. This project, which uses a combination of stewardship activities and public education, will support up to three jobs. (Photo: Andy Fitzsimon / Unsplash)
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