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ABOUT THE EELGRASS MAPPING AND MONITORING HANDBOOK This Handbook is designed to guide native eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) mapping and monitoring by First Nations and stewardship organizations in coastal areas of the Salish Sea, the west coast of Vancouver Island, and beyond. It includes a Field Reference Guide with basic information to support experienced mappers and data sheets that can be printed on water proof paper… Read more »
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ABOUT THE REPORT The Eelgrass State of Knowledge collates a review of recent literature and interviews with experts on eelgrass in the Salish Sea and West Coast Vancouver Island, with relevance generally to the North Eastern Pacific. There are sections on the value of the habitat, stressors impacting eelgrass health, methods for restoration, mapping techniques, distribution trends, and recommendations. Report: Back to the Restoration Hub.
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ABOUT THE EELGRASS RESTORATION HANDBOOK This Handbook is designed to support planning and implementation of native eelgrass restoration (Zostera marina L.) by First Nations and stewardship organizations in coastal areas of the Salish Sea, the west coast of Vancouver Island, and beyond. It is a practical guide featuring subtidal transplanting from donor beds and seeding methods, with relevant sections on eelgrass ecology, and engaging with community… Read more »
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Hosted in Campbell River in October 2024, the Eelgrass Symposium brought together First Nations, researchers, consultants, government representatives, and community groups to advance eelgrass conservation in the Salish Sea and along Vancouver Island’s West Coast. The Symposium was led by Nikki Wright, former executive director of SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and long-time eelgrass restoration practitioner and enthusiast. The event consisted of a field… Read more »
