James Creek Spawning Gravel

James Creek Spawning Gravel

by | Sep 24, 2020 | Media Room

How many people does it take to move 9000 pounds of spawning gravel? Twenty-one sweaty, hard-working volunteers! How many buckets carried by hand and wheelbarrow? About 460 part-buckets over 2 days! The James Creek spawning gravel project has been envisioned by...
New Creek Signage

New Creek Signage

by | Sep 17, 2020 | Media Room

A long-awaited FOCI streamkeeper project is finally nearing completion. Take a look next time you drive to the ferry over the Whaletown Creek at the pair of signs recently erected, and note the first of 2 signs by Hansen Creek, at the bottom of the Gorge hill. This is...
Steller Sea Lion

Steller Sea Lion

by | Sep 14, 2020 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Steller Sea Lion Species: Steller Sea Lion – Eumetopias jubatusB.C. Status: Special Concern Key Information:  Steller sea lions, also known as northern sea lions and seawolves, are the largest member of the marine mammal family...
Blue Dasher Dragonfly

Blue Dasher Dragonfly

by | Aug 15, 2020 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Blue Dasher Dragonfly Species: Blue Dasher – Pachydiplax longipennisB.C. Status: BlueCOSEWIC Status: Special Concern Key Information: These vibrant dragonflies are one of a kind – the only member of its genus and the largest...
Friends of Cortes Fundraiser Raffle

Friends of Cortes Fundraiser Raffle

by | Jul 23, 2020 | Media Room

Friends of Cortes Island would like to thank everyone who took part in our Fundraising Raffle; we raised a total of $3,120, which was awesome. The raffle draw was on Monday outside of the FOCI office and all the lucky winners have been contacted. Money raised will go...
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