by FOCI | 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),...
by FOCI | 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...
by FOCI | 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...
by FOCI | 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...
by FOCI | 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...
by FOCI | 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...
Dillon Creek Wetland Restoration Project LaunchIn Media RoomApril 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, create a wonderful new habitat for wetland wildlife; and provide fantastic opportunities for nature-based learning and community engagement. […]