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Posts tagged Watershed

Looking out for the ‘little guys.’ A new eDNA collection method to research Salish Sea forage fish

In the face of a global biological crisis, a Vancouver Island research group is using new environmental DNA techniques to help better understand some of the coast's smallest fish.

Comox ValleyLauryn MackenzieMarch 31, 2026Forage Fish, Ocean Conservation, Comox Valley, Watershed, Project Watershed

Comox Valley Regional District events raise watershed awareness

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting local residents to learn about the Comox Lake Watershed this week through a series of events they are calling Watershed Awareness Days.