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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 ATLAS The Community Salmon Restoration Atlas is an interactive map of habitat restoration projects funded by the Community Salmon Program, with projects from other community-based groups to be added in future. With this Atlas, community groups and anyone interested in restoration can learn about past projects. Information on the location, activities, techniques employed, people involved, and outcomes can be explored. Together this can inform… Read more »
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ABOUT THE HANDBOOK The purpose of this handbook is to facilitate kelp biobanking in BC. The comprehensive document provides relevant background information on kelp biology, and outlines step-by-step traditional culture-based protocols and more and novel cryopreservation techniques, and what is needed for developing a kelp biobank. The document also provides additional resources to support the execution of these procedures and makes recommendations for the development of… Read more »
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ABOUT THE DOCUMENT AND WEBINAR The Coastal Watershed Institute (‘CWI’) has led research on kelp forests, forage fish, salmon, and zooplankton studies for upwards of 30 years. In this protocol document, CWI’s techniques and advice for conducting surveys that study the dynamics of fish in kelp forests are outlined in a practical way to empower users to conduct their own surveys. Special sections discuss the how… Read more »
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM Our third and largest Symposium was held in Victoria in February 2025 and focused on kelp. The two days of talks and discussions were led by PSF kelp biologist Dr. Liam Coleman and covered themes of habitat extent, stressors, and the latest restoration techniques being trialed. Restoring kelp in a time of warming waters poses real challenges, however, passionate researchers and practitioners are… Read more »
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM The Marsh Symposium convened in Victoria in November 2024 and was led by Tim Clermont, executive director of Guardians of our Salish Estuaries. Over two days, talks by experts and breakout sessions covered several themes, including exploring successes and failures of case studies and the factors to consider for restoration, the challenges climate change will pose, and a special session on Indigenous Food… 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 »
