As sea levels rise due to global warming, estuaries face increased risks from flooding and erosion. Implementing sustainable coastal management practices to safeguard these vulnerable ecosystems is crucial. #estuaryresilience #ClimateAdaptation
A great day on our #bcsrif restoration project being implemented with #Komoks First Nation. Channels that have been cut off for over 60years in Salmon River Estuary are reconnected. #bcsrif #estuaryresilience #salmon The Nature Trust of BC DUCinBC DFO Pacific Fin Donnelly
The Nature Trust of BC #estuaryresilience Baynes Sound is an EBSA, and IBA, yet shipbreaking, is discharging deleterious substances into marine environment! #komox Gord Johns has said NO! Where is everyone else?
Field work complete at the Moyeha Estuary. Great few days working with incredible Ahousaht FN Uu-a-thluk Fisheries staff on our #BCSRIF monitoring project. Amazing estuary and we can't wait to come back. #partners #estuaryresilience The Nature Trust of BC DUCinBC Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation DFO Pacific
Dr Johnathan Moore & PhD student Phoebe Gross of Simon Fraser University describe their work in sampling fish and water quality in multiple Vancouver Island estuaries, making the connections between environment and local fish populations.
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Some great pictures from the Estuary Resilience Symposium happening today in Nanaimo where we are gathered with The Nature Trust of BC and many local First Nation communities & organizations to discuss the future of these spaces, with Ay Lelum showcasing local art.
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A massive thank-you to The Nature Trust of BC and West Coast Conservation for providing and funding this research opportunity, as well as helping connect me with #estuaryresilience project partners (2/5)
Today we join The Nature Trust of BC and many other communities and organizations at the Estuary Resilience Symposium in Nanaimo to highlight the health and future of these important areas. Stay tuned for posts throughout the day! #EstuaryResilience
Great news! Our #estuaryresilience project is now an action under the UN Ocean Decade! Recognized as a project engaging with indigenous communities to facilitate co-design, develop capacity, enable greater diversity and to showcase integration of science and cultural knowledge.
Congratulations The Nature Trust of BC for achieving this well-deserved recognition!
#EstuaryResilience supports Pacific salmon, other fish species, wildlife, and Indigenous food systems.
I will forever be grateful for the day spent with Snuneymuxw First Nation Elder C'tasi:a (Geraldine Manson) at the #Nanaimo Estuary with Hakai Institute communications team as part of our #EstuaryResilience project. The songs, laughs, stories and even tears. Amazing. youtube.com/watch?v=YjpKkmโฆ
In this video created by Hakai Institute for the #EstuaryResilience project, hear from C'tasi:a Geraldine Manson, an Elder from Snuneymuxw First Nation. Learn more about the importance of the Snuneymuxw River Estuary for people and wildlife alike ๐ฟ๐๐ bit.ly/3wNKX5E