Cortes Forage Fish Project

Cortes Forage Fish Project

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Media Room

Feel like you are being watched…? If you have been walking the sandy beaches this past month (December) at Manson’s Landing or Smelt Bay you have had the eyes, in this photograph, …on YOU! Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) have been spawning and are now...
Western Toad

Western Toad

by | Nov 19, 2019 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Western Toad Species: Western Toad – Anaxyrus boreasB.C. Status: YellowCOSEWIC Status: Special Concern Key Information: The Western Toad is frequently encountered on roads (in wet weather during spring and fall migrations), near...
Jo Ann Green Award 2019

Jo Ann Green Award 2019

by | Nov 13, 2019 | Media Room

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Jo Ann Green Award 2019 is Lynne Jordan. The award recognizes a Cortes Islander who has made significant contributions to the environmental well being of the community. Congratulations to Lynne for all of her...
Coastal Cutthroat Trout

Coastal Cutthroat Trout

by | Nov 1, 2019 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Pacific Cuttrout Trout Species: Coastal Cut-throat Trout – Onchorynchus clarkii clarkii spp.B.C. Status: Blue Key Information: Coastal cutthroat trout are a subspecies of the cutthroat trout. All cutthroat trout are the same...
Northern Pygmy Owl

Northern Pygmy Owl

by | Oct 31, 2019 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Northern Pygmy Owl Species: Northern Pygmy Owl – Glaucudium gnoma swarthi B.C. Status: Blue Key Information: This fearless little hunter is certainly unique to the owl family. About the size of a fist, the pygmy owl is a tiny...
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