Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project Launch

Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project Launch

by | Apr 22, 2021 | Media Room

April 21, 2021 – Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) and Linnaea Farm Society (Linnaea) are happy to announce the launch of the Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project. This project, which has been years in the making, will benefit the health of our precious lakes,...
Wildlife and Garbage Care

Wildlife and Garbage Care

by | Mar 9, 2021 | Media Room

Wildlife COEXistence It is the month of March and represents the toughest time of the year for wildlife. There has been evidence of wildlife, possibly a bear, having gone through garbage placed out for pickup, within the past few weeks in the Whaletown area. Please...
Species at Risk

Species at Risk

by | Dec 13, 2020 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Species at Risk What Is a Species at Risk? A species at risk is any naturally occurring animal and/or plant that is in danger of disappearing in the wild. In 2002 the Government of Canada created the Species at Risk Act (SARA),...
Harbour Porpoise

Harbour Porpoise

by | Dec 13, 2020 | Species at Risk

Find out more about our Species at Risk Harbour Porpoise Species: Harbour Porpoise – Phocoena phocoena B.C. Status: Blue COSEWIC Status: Special Concern Key Information: Harbour porpoises are shy creatures that may be hard to spot despite living in coastal areas such...
Jo Ann Green Award Winner 2020

Jo Ann Green Award Winner 2020

by | Nov 26, 2020 | Media Room

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Jo Ann Green Award 2020 is Sonya Friesen. The award recognizes a Cortes Islander who has made significant contributions to the environmental well being of the community. Congratulations to Sonya for all of her...
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