2008 watershed directory (16page)

Comox Valley’s 2008, 3rd Edition

Produced by:

...facilitating communication between the many agencies, community groups and concerned, interested citizens...

www.projectwatershed.bc.ca250-703-2871

2008 COMOX VALLEY WATERSHED DIRECTORY 2

EMERGENCY CONTACTS 3

WILDLIFE RESCUE 3

COMOX VALLEY CONTACTS 4Salmon Enhancement &Streamkeepers ................................................4Environmental Organizations .......................4Regional Park Stewardship ...........................6Service Clubs .................................................6Residents Associations ..................................6Round Tables, Councils, etc..........................7Commercial and Industry a) Environmental Consulting ................7 b) Fisheries & Aquaculture ...................7 c) Forestry ............................................8 d) Septic...............................................8 e) Environmental Businesses .................8Recycling/Composting .................................9

PROVINCIAL/NATIONAL CONTACTS 10Environmental Organizations ....................10Commercial & Industry .............................12 a) Fisheries & Aquaculture .................12 b) Forestry ........................................12 c) Utilities .........................................12 Round Tables & Councils ..........................12

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 13

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 14Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) ........................................................ 14Ministry of Agriculture & Lands (MAL) .. 14Ministry of Forestry & Range ................... 14Ministry of Environment........................... 14Ministry of Transportation ....................... 14Various Agencies (including forestry) ........................................... 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS


:http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca ————————————————–

Environment Canada) 604 666-6100:www.ec.gc.caoil and chemical spills and pollution————————————————–

Environmental Health- Vancouver Island Health Authority

) 334-54547 334-5466septic failures and malfunctions————————————————–

Fish and Habitat Violations Reporting) 1-800-465-4336:www-heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/habi tat_policy/criminals_pay_e.htm————————————————–

Fisheries & Oceans Canada- Comox Office

) 339-2031general inquiries and commercial fishing licences ————————————————–

Natural Gas Emergency) 911 338-9997 Terasen Gas)1-800-663-9911:http://www.terasengas.com/_Safety/ default.htmgas leaks and odours

Observe, Record, Report - Hotline)1-800-465-4336fish habitat violations, illegal fishing, marine mammal interactions, marine and fresh-water pollution, etc.————————————————–

Provincial Emergency Program (PEP) ) 1-800-663-3456Canadian Coast Guard:)1-800-889-8852:www.pep.bc.camarine water chemical spills————————————————–

Road Conditions)1-866-353-3136 336-8897 Emcon:www.drivebc.caroad condition reports————————————————–

Shellfish and Red Tide Concerns) 1 604-666-2828 339-2031 Fisheries & Oceans:http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ recfish/PSP&contamination_e.htm————————————————–

Vancouver Aquarium)1 604-258-SEAL (7325)dead marine mammals

24hr Wildlife Emergencies)1-800-663-9453334-3281 Conservation Officer————————————————–

British Columbia Forest Service)1-800-663-5555forest fire reporting————————————————–

Call Before You Dig)1-800-474-6886

) Cell phone *6886————————————————–

Comox Harbour Authority) 339-6041pollution in Comox Harbour————————————————–

Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue) 911 334-3211 Mel Rogers————————————————–

Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society) 1-800-567-5111)Cell phone *311SOS air or marine emergencies————————————————–

Earthquake or TsunamiReporting) 1-800-663-3456

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS)337-2021 (Maj) Mary Jane Birch:[email protected]:www.wingtips.org+ 6817 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay V9J 1N2wildlife rescue, transport and rehabilitation; wildlife education

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)339-7722 Marianne Mitton:[email protected]

+Box 1284, 1668 Ryan Rd East, Comox V9M 7Z8to prevent cruelty to and promote thewelfare of animals

WILDLIFE RESCUEWilderness Watch, BC Wildlife Federation)1-888-881-2293 (BCWF)

)604-291-9990 7604-291-9933:[email protected]:www.bcwf.bc.cainfractions of environmental legislation; poaching, vandalism

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

monitoring and restoration Morrison (and Arden) Creek, riparian, neighbourhood and landholder education about Streamkeeping and land covenants————————————————–

Oyster River Enhancement Society) 337-5967:www.oysterriverenhancement.org

890-0582 Jim Loring President:[email protected] Bud Skinner+Box 93, Black Creek V9J 1K8enhancement, restoration, & protection of fish & wildlife habitat; operation of (pink, chinook, chum and coho) salmon hatchery————————————————–

Pacific Streamkeepers Federation339-2450 Gord Tooker:[email protected]+1241 Wally Rd, Comox V9M 4C9provincial network of streamkeeper groups————————————————–

Portuguese Creek Watershed Stewards337-8330 Murray Schmelz+ Box 169, Merville V0R 2M0to protect, restore and enhance the Portuguese Creek watershed————————————————–

Puntledge River Restoration Committee 338-8675 Larry Peterson+864 Evergreen Ave, Courtenay V9N 7N5338-6076 Kevin Riedto restore Puntledge River fish populations and habitat ————————————————–

Roy Creek Enhancement Society336-8486 Sandra Poole+Box 1036, Royston V0R 2V0enhancement, hatchery, habitat restoration and stream monitoring

Salmon Enhancement &Streamkeepers

Black Creek Streamkeepers337-1986 Curtis Scoville:BlackCreekStreamKeepers@telus. net+2181 Miracle Beach Drive Black Creek V9J 1K3research and advocacy for the long term protection and restoration of the Black Creek watershed, as habitat for coho salm-on and numerous other species dependant upon disappearing wetlands————————————————–

Brooklyn CreekWatershed Society339-9567 Ken Derksen, President: [email protected] +403 Denman St, Comox V9M 3A7

897-3577 Terry Francis 339-9567 Nattanya, Mrs. Brooklyn Creek:[email protected] and restoration stream activities, community education and promotion of watershed stewardship awareness————————————————–

Courtenay Fish and Game Protection Association339-5149 Keith Mackenzie, President:[email protected]+Box 3177, Courtenay V9N 5N4 protection, enhancement, rearing channels, restoration projects, lake monitoring————————————————–

Cumberland Streamkeepers& Wetlandkeepers336-8921 Grace Doherty, Pres.————————————————–

Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society


335-0010 Judy Ackinclose:[email protected]) 335-1575 Hatchery7 335-1575+Site 23, C-9 Fanny Bay V0R 1W0operation of hatchery, fry salvage, education, fish habitat restoration, protection and enhancement in South Baynes Sound————————————————–

Hart (Washer) CreekWatershed Committee335-1804 Mike Nicell [email protected]————————————————–

Hornby Island Residents335-1630 George Stonehouse: [email protected]+1705 Seadollar Rd, Hornby Island V0R 1Z0incubation box on Beuhla Creek————————————————–

Little River EnhancementSociety339-7600 Peter Williams, Pres.339-2450 Gord Tooker:[email protected] Wayne Irving:[email protected]+1965 Cougar Crescent, Comox V9M 2K4hatchery on Beaver Meadows Farm: coho & cutthroat, fish and habitat enhancement————————————————–

Millard-Piercy Watershed Stewards336-8377 Chip Ross:[email protected]:www.millard-piercy-watershed- stewards.org/mpwsmain.htm————————————————–

Morrison Creek Streamkeepers338-1867 Jim Palmer:[email protected]:http://morrisoncreek.org/+ 241 Woods Ave, Courtenay V9N 3Y7

) PHONE 7 FAX CONTACT : E-MAIL/WEB SITE + MAILING ADDRESS

COMOX VALLEY CONTACTS


335-9049 John Millsto preserve, protect and foster stewardship of the human and natural environment of Hornby Island and adjacent waters————————————————–

Cumberland Community Forest Society336-2867 Ron Hansen 336-8628 MaryLynn DesRoches :[email protected]:www.cumberlandforest.com+ Box 1239 Cumberland V0R 1S0advocate community control of local forests————————————————–

Denman ConservancyAssociation335-2868 John Millen, Director:[email protected] Denise MacKean, Director:www.denmanis.bc.ca/conserve+Box 60, Denman Island V0R 1T0own and manage conservation lands on Denman Island————————————————–

Friends of Comox-Lazo Forest Reserve339-2462 Ted Dennis 339-4015 Barbara Price:[email protected] to protect & enhance with a wildlife focus————————————————–

Friends of Strathcona Park337-8203 John Milne, President337-8220 Marlene Smithprotection of Strathcona Park wilderness


Environmental Organizations

BC Sustainable Energy Association Comox Valley Chapter:

338-6165 Chris Hilliar :[email protected]:www.bcsea.orgto facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future through education, advocacy and tangible community projects————————————————–

Comox Valley Land Trust) 331-0670 7 703-2872:[email protected]:www.cvlandtrust.org+Box 3462, Courtenay V9N 5N5to work to maintain the land heritage of the Comox Valley as a living trust, through longterm planning, cooperation and conservation————————————————–

Comox ValleyNaturalists Society339-4754 Robin Harrison, President:[email protected]

Frank Hovenden, Director:[email protected]:www.comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca+Box 3222, Courtenay V9N 5N4 to know nature and keep it worth knowing

Comox Valley Project Watershed Society703-2871 Barb Haffner, Office Administrator 7 703-2872:[email protected]:www.projectwatershed.bc.ca+Box 3007, Courtenay V9N 5N3to promote stewardship of C V watersheds through education, information & action————————————————–

Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers

336-8894 Elise Trimmer Society Coordinator:[email protected]:www.cvseeds.bc.ca+Box 3783 Courtenay V9N 7P2to encourage participation in the preserva-tion of our plant heritage and diversity by growing and saving the seeds from heritage and non-hybrid food crops and other plants which have adapted to the Comox Valley ————————————————–

Comox Valley Water Watch Coalition335-0747 Kathleen Kinasewich, Coordinator+Box 320 , Union Bay V0R 3B0:www.comoxvalleywaterwatch. blogspot.com/to protect, preserve & enhance our regions water supply for now and for those to come ————————————————–

Conservancy Hornby Island335-0699 June Crichton



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407 A 5th St. (Corner of 5th & England)Downtown Courtenay, BC • www.eco-centric.ca

[email protected] • 250-338-9996

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Nature & Spirit Education, Adventure, & Healing

337 5419 Valerie Sherriff:www.worldcommunity.ca+Box 3192, Courtenay V9N 5N4to promote education around development issues and the links between local and glob-al concerns—through initiatives such as World Community Film Festival, Fair Trade sales, and CV Earth Day Celebrations

Comox ValleyPark Stewardship

Comox StrathconaRegional District - Parks & Recreation Services

334-6053 Beth Rees, Manager of Parks:[email protected]

334-6032Brian Allaert, Parks Technician :[email protected]:www.comoxstrathcona.ca/section_ parks+600 Comox Rd, Courtenay V9N 3P6————————————————–

MacDonald Woods Park Society339-4337 Fran Johnson+Box 1334, Comox V9N 7Z8advocation & education

Provincial Parks:Kin Beach Board of Directors339-3256 Don Carey339-2386 Phil MacLaren:[email protected]————————————————–

Kitty Coleman Board of Directors334-4259 Chuck Arnold

+Box 3693, Courtenay V9N 7P1

Service Clubs

Lions ClubsComox Valley:339-5264 :[email protected], 3rd Tue 7pm, Comox Lions Den, Comox

Comox Valley Monarch:339-6042 Elwood (Pete) Peterson:[email protected] Mon 6pm, Whitespot, Cliffe Ave

Royston-Cumberland: 338-4624 Bob Miles: [email protected], 4th Thu 7pm, Fallen Alders Hall————————————————–

Kiwanis Club of Courtenay338-1970 Don Woodcock+ 5468 Langlois Rd, Courtenay V9J 1S8past activity: hatchery on Millard Creek, salmon enhancement

Residents Associations

Arden Area Residents Association338-1686 Greta Webster:[email protected]+ 299 Powerhouse Rd, Courtenay V9N 9L1Arden /Marsden/ Morrison Creek / Puntledge Area/ Piercy Creek ————————————————–

Area B Rural Residents Association339-2462 Ted Dennis339-4370 Fran Johnson + Box 1582, Comox V9N 8A2Preservation of rural lifestyle of Area B————————————————–

Comox Town Residents Association890-2081 Angela Burns:[email protected]+ Box 1513, Comox V8M 8A2 ————————————————–

Merville Area Residents & Rentpayers Association337-8397 Eric Taynen


Purple Loosestrife Reporting335-1352 Fred Constabel :[email protected], mapping and eradication of the invasive plant Purple Loosestrife————————————————–

Smart Growth Comox Valley339-9895 Cathy Slater:[email protected] sustainable community design… walkable, cyclable, self-sufficient communi-ties, while preserving our rural areas and local agriculture ————————————————–

Steelhead Society of BC(Comox Valley Chapter)

338-8675 Larry Peterson, Chair+864 Evergreen Ave Courtenay V9N 7N5338-6076 Kevin Ried, Treasurerto restore steelhead trout habitat and numbers in BC————————————————–

Strathcona Wilderness Institute337-1871 Steve Smith:[email protected] Betty Brooks+Box 3404, Courtenay V9N 5N5support objectives of BC Parks in Strathcona Park————————————————–

Tsolum River Restoration Society) 338-4934:[email protected]+ Box 488, Merville V0R 2M0338-4934 Jack Minard:[email protected] Stewart Duncan, Presidentto restore the Tsolum River to historical levels of health and productivity————————————————–

World Community Development Education Society337-5412 Wayne Bradley:[email protected]

cont. Environmental Organizations



watershed planning; environmental impact assessments; stream, fish and habitat assessments————————————————–

Fleenor & Associates Environmental338-8205 Warren Fleenor, R.P.Bio

) 703-3355 (cell)7 338-8205+3206 Rachel Rd, Courtenay V9N 9L4————————————————–

Mimulus Biological Consultants338-7733 Michele Jones, R.P. Bio M. Sc.:[email protected]+1135 Arden Rd, Courtenay V9N 9K3environmental and wildlife assessments; ecological and riparian surveys;Streamkeeper and Wetlandkeeper courses ————————————————–

Rupert Wong, RPBio703-1196 Rupert Wong7 338-8139:[email protected]+ 6050 Aldergrove Drive Courtenay V9J 1W3project management, riparian and ecological assessment, restoration of streams, shorelines and wetlands, erosion counter measures & stormwater management————————————————–

ShelterwoodForest Management Ltd.)338-9717 Gary Ardon or Ron Frank:[email protected]+ #4 - 145 19th St, Courtenay V9N 9G2————————————————–

Violet Komori, MRM339-7613 Violet Komori:[email protected]+ 856 Sandpines Drive, Comox, V9M 3V3fisheries resource planning, environmental assessments, fish and habitat inventories and performance monitoring————————————————–

Youth & EcologicalRestoration Program336-8487 Wendy Kotilla


7 337-8397 :[email protected]+ 7147 Headquarters Rd. V9J 1N4————————————————–

Old Orchard Residents Association334-8838 Dale Graham334-0517 Steve Schonhoff————————————————–

Plateau Road Residents Association338-9022 Keith Seguin, Pres.7 338-9049 :[email protected]+ 4674 Forbidden Plateau Rd, Courtenay V9J 1R3protects the environment and rural lifestyle,manages Nymph Falls Park for CSRD————————————————–

SAMBRA - Saratoga & Miracle BeachResidents Association337-2001 Dave Groom, Chairperson+Box 117 Black Creek V9J 1K8meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, from 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm, in theMiracle Beach Elementary School library

Round Tables, Councils

Baynes Sound Round Table897-7548 Bill Heath, Chair7 334-1410:[email protected]+2500 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 5M6improve fresh and marine water quality in the Baynes Sound area————————————————–

Comox Lake Watershed Interest Group334-5461 Charmaine Enns :[email protected]+ 355 - 11th St, Courtenay V9N 1S4disseminate and exchange information as it relates to the Comox Valley water supplies, to protect the Comox Lake Watershed drink-ing water supply

Comox Valley Environmental Council339-0791 Roy Fussell:[email protected] :[email protected] + Box 3356, Courtenay V9N 5N3

338-8675 Larry Peterson, Treasurer a coalition of eighteen environmentally inter-ested organizations who advise government, corporations and private individuals on the environmental impacts of activities in the Comox Valley————————————————–

Oyster River WatershedManagement Committee338-9717 Gary Ardron, Facilitator:[email protected]+ #4 - 145 19th St, Courtenay V9N 9G2

337-8461 Janice Boyes, Chair:[email protected]————————————————–

Puntledge River Restoration Committee338-8675 Larry Peterson, Co-chair+864 Evergreen Ave, Courtenay V9N 7N5339-0791 Roy Fussell Co-chair:[email protected]+1293 Kye Bay Rd, Comox V9M 3T6to restore Puntledge River salmon and trout populations to historic levels

Commercial & Industry

a) Environmental Consulting

Esther Guimond, R.P. Bio.338-8827 Esther Guimond7 338-8827:[email protected]+473 Leighton Ave, Courtenay V9N 2Z5


:[email protected]+ 4327 Minto Rd, Courtenay V9N 9P7youth working with community members to restore the environmental health of local watersheds; work experience, training and support for youth under 19 who experience challenges

b) Fisheries & Aquaculture

BC Shellfish Growers Association890-7561 Roberta Stevenson:[email protected]:www.bcsga.ca+Unit F 2202 Comox Ave Comox V9M 3M6preservation, displays, workshops, newsletter, library (for members)————————————————–

Pacific Trollers Association338-5954 Rick Nordstrom+ 5031 Willis Way, Courtenay V9J 1L7represents interests of trolling fishermen in decision making on fishery————————————————–

Sport FishingAdvisory Committee(Comox Valley/Area 14)338-8675 Larry Peterson+864 Evergreen Ave, Courtenay V9N 7N5334-7745 Gerry Scottadvocacy group for the sport harvest of ocean and river resources

c) Forestry

United Steelworkers - local 1-363 )334-3834 Rick Wangler, President: [email protected]: www.steelworkers1-363.ca +#101 - 391 4th St, Courtenay V9N 1G8adherence to IWA Forest Policy

+4994 Polkey Rd, Duncan V9L 6W3environmental and geotechnical drilling, ————————————————–

Ecotrust Canada Comox Valley Office:

898-8770 Bill Girard7 250 898-8330:[email protected]:www.ecotrustcan.org+200-580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay V9N 2M7 to build the conservation economy of coast-al BC. We provide loans to businesses as well as strategic and technical support to communities and organizations.————————————————–

North Island Labs)338-77867 338-7553:[email protected] +2755B Moray Ave, Courtenay V9N 8M9water quality testing————————————————–

Streamside Native Plants338-7509 Richard Wahlgren 7338-7509:richard@streamsidenativeplants. com:www.streamsidenativeplants.com +RR#1, Site 160, C-27, Bowser V0R 1G0propagation of wood shrubs and perennials of North Vancouver Isl genetic stock for environmental and riparian restoration————————————————–The Pump House)338-87377338-7933:[email protected]:www.pumphousebc.com+#5 - 241 Puntledge Rd, Courtenay V9N 3P9basic potability testing - fecal coliform and minerals————————————————–

Valley Environmental Ltd.897-6840 (cell) Caroline Rutledge)339-6890:[email protected]:www.valleyenvironmental.ca your Comox Valley source of organic, natural soil amendments designed to reduce water use and enhance your lawn and garden

d) Septic

Able and ReadySeptic Tank Service

)897-39117 339-1366+620B Bunting Place, Comox V9M 3R1septic tank installation and pumpout ————————————————–

Al’s Septic Services334-4414 Neil Clark, Owner7 338-5366+6326 Treheme Rd, Courtenay V9J 1V5maintenance of septic tanks and treatment plants————————————————–

Pattie’s Portable Potties337-5200 7 337-8400:[email protected]+2066 Endall Rd, Black Creek V9J 1G8rents portable toilets————————————————–

Roto-Rooter Sewer &Drain Cleaning Services338-9192 Terry Kelloway:[email protected]+817 Allsbrook Rd, Parksville V9P 2A9provides septic pumpout services

e) Environmental Businesses

Anderson Waterwells & Pumps338-5113 Darrin Grafton7338-5199:[email protected]+4960 Topland Rd, Courtenay V9N 6B1well drilling, flow testing————————————————–

Drillwell Enterprise Ltd334-1686 David Slade Paul Slade7250 746-8404 :[email protected]:www.drillwell.com


cont. Environmental Consulting

Recycling/ CompostingItems accepted for recycling by individual depots may change. Battery RecyclingHousehold:CV Waste Management Centre & Local Retail Outlets: Canadian Tire & Staples Business Depot

Rechargeable:Call or Visit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp (RBRC) at 1-800-228--8379 or www.rbrc.org for a list of locations

Automotive:CV Waste Management Centre & Local Retail Outlets: Canadian Tire, CV Auto Recyclers & Walkers Scrap Metals————————————————–

BC Recycling Hotline)1-800-667-4321BC wide referral for recycling services and public education————————————————–

City of Courtenay Operations Services Dept.)334-4441:http://www.city.courtenay.bc.ca/organizes curbside recycling in the City of Courtenay; website lists yard waste guidlines and recycle guide————————————————–

Comox (Town of) Recycles:http://comox.ca/services/garbage-and-recyclinglists guide, pick-up route & schedule————————————————–

Comox Return Centre)339-0059+678 Anderton Rd, Comoxaccepts all refundable ready to drink bever-age containers eg. pop, beer and juice cans, liquor and wine bottles and containers. aseptic packaging, eg. tetra packs and large juice boxes. No cardboard.————————————————–Comox Strathcona Regional District

Comox Valley Compost Education Centre


assured they will be recycled responsibly

Courtenay Return Centre:

)338-6013 +1255 Mc Phee Ave, Courtenay————————————————–

Friends of Vancouver Island Regional Library - collects books to sell for fundraser

)334-3369www.virl.bc.caplease call first regarding large quantities————————————————–

Hornby Island Recycling Depot and Free Store)335-0550operates a free store and recycling depot, Summer Hours: Thurs - Sun, 9am to 1pmWinter Hours: Fri - Sun, 9am to 1pm————————————————–Journey Program )338-5884picks up recycled office paper ————————————————–Product Care Association)1-800-505-0139www.productcare.orgoperates more than 100 depots across the province where consumers may return left-over paint including 40 depots where con-sumers may also dispose of flammables, gasoline and pesticides; there is no charge to drop off leftovers that are accepted by the program

(Paint Exchange) Comox Return Centre:

)339-00597 338-6013+678 Anderton Rd, Comox————————————————–

Waste Services Inc)336-2172+4624 Cumberland Rd, Cumberlandrecycling bins for newspapers, magazines, catalogues, cardboard, glass, fine paper, cans, plastics————————————————–

Walker’s Scrap Metals)336-8866accepts most scrap metals. Will take refrig-erators (fee required)

)334-6000+ 4795 Headquarters Rd, Courtenayprovides demonstrations and workshops on backyard composting through the CSRD waste reduction program; home of SkyRocket compost test gardens; composters available for purchase ————————————————–

Comox Valley Waste Management Centre )334-6000 2400 Pidgeon Lake Rd,Cumberland accepts food waste, tires, scrap metal, card-board, newspaper, cans, glass, milk jugs, bat-teries; responsible for all solid and liquid waste management plans and coordination of waste services————————————————–

Comox Strathcona Regional District - Recycling- Multi-material recycling drop off depots through out the region

)334-6000:www.comoxstrathcona.ca /section_recycling call for exact locations or visit website for online recycling directories————————————————–

Courtenay Return Centre)338-6013 7 338-6013+1255 Mc Phee Ave, Courtenayaccepts auto batteries, all refundable ready to drink beverage containers————————————————–

Earthbank Resource Systems250 954-0118 Terry Gay:www. fishcompost.com+1424 Hodges Rd, Parksville

fish compost, mulch, pickup point is 3749 Burns Road, Courtenay————————————————–Electronics Recycling BC)1-800-330-9767www.electronicsrecyclingbc.caas of August 1, 2007, a province-wide end-of-life electronics recycling program is avail-able to BC consumers and businesses; you can drop off regulated products at designat-ed collection sites without charge, and be



Environmental Organizations

BC Environmental Network(BCEN))604 361-18767604 361-1877: [email protected]:www.ecobc.org+2474 Bowker Ave, Victoria V8R 2G1facilitates networking between 100 member organizations, publishes newsletter————————————————–

BC Watershed Stewardship Alliance)604 261-3554 Mike Romaine7604 261-3514: [email protected]: www.bcwsa.bc+3360 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver V6N 4C4aids community groups in holistic approach to watershed management————————————————–

BC Wildlife Federation)1-888-881-2293 (BCWF))604 291-9990 7604 291-9933:[email protected]:www.bcwf.bc.caprotection, enhancement————————————————–

Canadian Nature Federation

provides free legal assistance on environ-mental issues to non-profit environmental organizations and individuals————————————————–

Environmental Legal Information Base:www.wcel.org/resources/libraryOnline electronic library operated by West Coast Environmental Law Association————————————————–

Federation of BC Georgia Strait Alliance)250 753-34597 250 753-2567:[email protected]:www.georgiastrait.org+195 Commercial St, Nanaimo V9R 5G5marine conservation, education, enhance-ment ————————————————–Naturalists)604 737-30577 604 738-7175:[email protected]:www.bcnature.ca +#307-1367 West Broadway, Vancouver V6H 4A9umbrella organization for naturalist clubs, education, field trips————————————————–

Fraser River Basin Council)604 448-53507 604 448-5351:[email protected]:www.fraserbasin.bc.ca+470 Granville St, Vancouver V6C 1V5sustainable development in the Fraser basin


)1-800-267-40887613 562-3371: [email protected]:www.cnf.ca+85 Albert St, Suite 900 Ottawa, ON, K1P 6A4protection of nature and natures’ diversity————————————————–

CanadianWildlife Federation)1-800-563-94537613 599-4428: [email protected]: www.cwf-cfc.org+350 Micheal Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON, K2M 2W1information and education, Project Wild————————————————–

Ducks Unlimited Canada)1-800-665-3825)604 592-09377604 592-0930: www.ducks.ca+Unit 511 13370 78th Ave Surrey V3W 0H6conservation, enhancement of waterfowl habitat and Waterfowl Management Project————————————————–

Ecojustice(formerly Sierra Legal Defence Fund)

)1-800-926-7744

)604 685-56187 604 685-7813:[email protected]:www.ecojustice.ca+214-131 Water St, Vancouver V6B 4M3:e-law.com/sldf (UVIC )

Provincial & National Contacts

PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL CONTAC T S

SEPTIC FACTSSEPTIC FACTS• Septic systems have an anticipated life span of 25 to 30

years, if maintained properly.

• It is not necessary or recommended that youadd anything to your septic system to assist in the break

down of its contents.

• If a septic tank is more than a third full of sludge and scum, it is no longer considered to be

functioning properly.


umbrella group of provincial recreation organizations————————————————–

Pacific Salmon Foundation)604 664-7664 ————————————————–

Sierra Club BC)250 386-5255 7 250 386-4453:[email protected]:www.sierraclub.ca/bc +302-733 Johnson St, Victoria V8W 3C7covers many environmental issues, including climate change, coal bed methane, land-use planning ————————————————–

T Buck Suzuki Environmental FoundationLower Mainland:

)604 519-3635 David Lane7 604 524-6944 :[email protected]:www.bucksuzuki.org+#100 - 326 12th St, New Westminster V3M 4H6

Victoria:

)250 360-13987 250 381-3521+#200 - 661 East Burnside Rd, Victoria V8T 2X9advocating for wild salmon protection, resource to groups and individuals on local habitat protection matters————————————————–

TD Friends of the Environment604 654-8832 Albert Carwana Regional Manager

Land Trust Alliance of BC)250 538-01127 250 538-0172:[email protected]:www. landtrustalliance.bc.ca +204 -338 Lower Ganges Rd, Saltspring Island V8K 2V3————————————————–

Nature Trust of BCHead Office:

)604 924-97717 604 924-9772:[email protected]:www.naturetrust.bc.ca+260-1000 Roosevelt Cres, North Vancouver V7P 3R4

Nanaimo:

)250 751-32187 250 751-3103+2080A Labieux Rd, Nanaimo V9T 6J9conservation of ecologically significant areas————————————————–

Naturescape Kits 1-800-387-9853 ext. 5 www.hctf.ca/nature.htm Box 9354 Stn. Prov. Gov. Victoria V8W 9M1caring for wildlife habitats at home————————————————–

Outdoor Recreation Council of BC)604 737-30587 604 737-7175:[email protected]:www.orcb.ca+334-1367 West Broadway, Vancouver V6H 4A9

7604 654-5531:e-mail: [email protected]:http://www.td.com/fef/ +700 West Georgia StreetTD Tower - 3rd FloorVancouver, BC V7Y 1A2provides funding to local environmental ini-tiatives, visit us at FEF.ca————————————————–

West Coast Environmental Law Research Foundation)1-800-330-9235 (in BC)

)604 684-73787 604 684-1312:[email protected]:www.wcel.org+1001 - 207 West Hastings St, Vancouver V6B 1H7

free legal advice, advocates of environmen-tal law reform

Environmental Legal information Base:

:www.wcel.org/resources/libraryonline electronic library operated by West Coast Environmental Law Research Foundation————————————————–

Western Canada Wilderness Committee)1-800-661-9453

)604 683-8220 Paul George7 604 683-8229:[email protected]:www.wildernesscommittee.org+2271 Abbott St, Vancouver V6B 2K7

Victoria office on next page


cont. Environmental Organizations

c) Utilities

BC Hydro, Vancouver Island Regional Coordinator,250 755-4795 Stephen Watson 7250 755-7120:[email protected]:www.bchydro.com+Box 1500, Nanaimo V9R 5M3

Round Tables & Councils

Campbell River Courtenay & District Labour Council)250 287-3884: [email protected]: http://pacific.canadianlabour.ca

Leslie McNabb, President: [email protected]

Ian Simpson, 1st Vice:[email protected]+#2 - 830 14th Ave, Campbell River V9W 4H4 / Pkgs: c/o 3328 - 3rd St, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0council of local trade unions of Canadian Labour Congress

Victoria:

)250 388-9292 Annette Tanner7 [email protected] wilderness protection, education, trail building————————————————–

Wildlife Habitat Canada)1-800-669-7919

)613 722-20907 613 722-3318:[email protected]:www.whc.org+#310 - 1750 Courtwood Crescent Ottawa K2C 2B5conservation, enhancement, education

Commercial Industry

a) Fisheries & Aquaculture

United Fishermen,Allied Workers’ Union604 519-3630 Irvin Figg, President+#100 - 326 12th St, New Westminster V3M 4H6

b) Forestry

North Island Woodlot Association)250 285-2804 Jerry Benner, President:www.northislandwoodlot.com promotes small scale forestry and supports woodlot licencees and private forest land owners, forest awareness and education————————————————–

Raven Forest Products Ltd) 250 287-22157 250 287-2259: [email protected]+211-1260 Shoppers Row, Campbell River V9W 2C8manages private forest lands————————————————–

TimberWest Forest Corp.250 729-3727 Steve Lorimer:[email protected]

250 729-3778 Domenico Iannidinardo:[email protected] 250 729-3763:www.timberwest.com+#3 - 4890 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo V9T 4Z4




cont. Povincial & National Contacts

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City of Courtenay)334-44417 334-4241 [email protected] www.courtenay.ca 830 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 2J7

City Engineer Kevin Lagan

Mayor:334-2664 Starr Winchester, CSRD Board Chair:[email protected]

Councillors:7334-4241 (fax # for all councillors)

Larry Jangula 338-1501: [email protected]

Ronna-Rae Leonard 334-4441: [email protected]

Don McRae 334-4441CSRD Director: [email protected]

Greg Phelps 334-8861: [email protected]

Murray Presley 338-1394: [email protected]

Manno Theos 334-4441: [email protected]————————————————–

Comox Native Indian Band)339-45457 339-7053 + 3320 Comox Rd, Courtenay V9N 3P8————————————————–

Comox StrathconaRegional District)334-60007 334-4358:[email protected]:www.comoxstrathcona.ca+ 600 Comox Rd, Courtenayadministration, planning, waterworks, recy-cling, solid and liquid waste management, waste reduction education, transit


Board of Directors::www.comoxstrathcona.cafor complete list of directors & contact info

Local Board Contacts:

Starr Winchester 334-4241 Board Chair7 334-4241:[email protected]

Suzanne Murray 335-2533 Baynes Sound, Area A7 334-4358:[email protected]

Barbara Price 339-4015 Lazo North, Area B7 339-4295:[email protected]

Barry Minaker 337-8128 Puntledge-Black Creek, Area C7 334-4358 :[email protected]

Brenda Leigh 923-8074 Oyster Bay- Butte Lake, Area D7 923-1278:[email protected]

Carol Quin 334-4241 Denman- Hornby Islands, Area K7 335-2602:[email protected]————————————————–Town of Comox)339-22027 339-7110: comox.ca/+ 1809 Beaufort Ave, Comox V9M 1R9

Deputy Corporate Administrator Shelly Russwurm

Director of Finance, Donald Jacquest

Building Dept. Inspectors: Trevor Roberts & Gig Morton

Planning Dept. Marvin KamenzParks Dept. Allan FraserPublic Works Glenn Westendorp

Mayor:339-9800 Jim Brass7 339-7110:[email protected]

Councillors:7 339-7110 (fax # for all councillors)

Ray Crossley 339-9565:[email protected]

Patti Fletcher 339-2255:[email protected]

Ken Grant 3 34-7753:[email protected]

Paul Ives 334-2416:[email protected]

John Marinus 339-5725:[email protected]

Marcia Turner 339-0167:[email protected]————————————————–

Village of Cumberland)336-2291 (for all contacts)7 336-2321 (for all contacts):[email protected]:www.cumberlandbc.net+ Box 340, 2673 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland V0R 1S0

Planner Judy Walker

Mayor:336-2659 Frederrick Bates RDCS Director

Councillors:)336-22917 336-2321 Leslie Baird Dale Frame William Moncrief Gwyn Sproule

contact office for all councillors - see above

Local Governments

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS


:[email protected]+Box 3111, #38 Powerhouse Rd, Courtenay V9N 5N3

Rosewall Government Hatchery)250 335-2313 or 250 757-84127 335-2302:[email protected]+c/o Big Qualicum Hatchery, 215 Fisheries Rd. Qualicum V9K 1Z5

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Enquiry BC)1-800-663-7867call centre that provides services on behalf of government ministries, Crown corpora-tions, and public agencies Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 5 pm————————————————–

Ministry of Agriculture & Lands (MAL))897-75187 897-7567+2500 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay V9N 5M6 Jill Hatfield P. Ag. Regional Agrologist:[email protected]

Bill Heath, P.Ag.)897-75487 334-1410 :[email protected] Production Specialist————————————————–

Ministry of EnvironmentThe Environmental Stewardship Division - Regional Office

)250-751-3100:www.env.gov.bc.ca/esd/+2080A Labieux Rd Nanaimo V9T 6J9works to develop, promote and measure achievement of provincial goals for the conservation of living resources, manages protected areas, and provides park, fish & wildlife recreation services

Ecosystems Branch)250-387-9500

Parks & Protected Areas Branch)250-387-1161

Fish and Wildlife Branch)250-387-9771

:www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/

BC Parks- Regional Office)250 337-24007 250 337-5695+1812 Miracle Beach Drive Black Creek V9J 1K1

Environmental Protection Division -Regional Office

)250 751-3100+2080A Labieux Rd Nanaimo V9T 6J9www.env.gov.bc.ca/epdiv/works to protect human and environmental health with respect to air, land and water

Compliance & Enforcement DivisionRAPP (Report All Poachers and Polluters)

)1-877-952-RAPP (7277) 24 hr emergency hotline

Campbell River )250 286-7630 non emergency:www.env.gov.bc.ca/compliance/

Water Stewardship Division)250 751-7074:www.env.gov.bc.ca/wsd/+2080A Labieux Rd Nanaimo V9T 6J9Legislation, protection and public safety

Ocean and Marine Fisheries Division (OMFD))250 387-0389:www.env.gov.bc.ca/omfd/responsible for overall leadership of Provincial Government strategies and initia-tives related to ocean resources, marine fish-eries and seafood industry ————————————————–

Ministry of Forestry & RangeDistrict Office

)250 286-9300 7 250 286-9490:www.gov.bc.ca/for 370 South Dogwood St, Campbell River V9W 6Y7————————————————–

Ministry of Transportation)1 866-377-0177

)250 334-6951+550 Comox Rd, Courtenay V9N 3P6


For complete lists of directories::www.dir.gov.bc.ca :www.canada.gc.ca/directories-rep ertoires/direct-eng.html————————————————–

Dept of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO):www.dfo-mpo.gc.cadevelops & implements policies & programs in support of Canada’s scientific, ecological, social & economic interests in all waters

:www-heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ community/scihome_e.htmprovides resources to assist Canadians in the Pacific Region in their stewardship and com-munity involvement activities

Violations Reporting)1-800-465-4336

Comox Office)339-20317 339-4612+148 Port Augusta St, Comox V9N 7X4

Dave Davies Community Advisor)339-0431 )250-703-3270 (cell):[email protected]

Sarah Casley Education Coordinator)703-1049 :[email protected]+7977 Wolfe Rd, Port Alberni V9Y 8M4

Campbell River Officeconservation and protection; habitat management)250 850-57017 250 286-5852+215 - 940 Alder St, Campbell River V9W 2P8

Fisheries and Aquaculture Management; Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch)250 286-58887 250 286-5898+150-1260 Shoppers Row Campbell River V9W 2C8

Hatcheries:Puntledge River Hatchery)703-09077 703-0905

Government Agencies GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection) 250 751-31417 250 751-3103Brian Epps, Engineering Technician Mimistry of Water, Land & Air Protection:[email protected]

Various Agencies(Including Forestry)

Forest Practices Board)1-800-994-58997 250 387-7009: [email protected]: www.fpb.gov.bc.ca+ Box 9905, Stn Prov Gov't Victoria V8W 9R1

Federal Member of ParliamentCatherine Bell, NDP

)1 800-667-8404

)250 338-93817 250 338-9361

Provincial Member of LegislatureStan HagenConstituency: 437 5th St, Courtenay V9N 1J7

)250 703-24227 250 703-2425:[email protected] :Web site: www.stanhagenmla.bc.ca

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Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)Environmental Health/Public Health Protection

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Comox Valley Office)250 334-54547 250 334-5466:www.viha.ca+355-11th St, Courtenay V9N 1S4 food inspection and permits, sewage system filings and information, water quality, pest control information, public health inspection, public pools and hot tubs

Campbell River Office)250 287-28187 250 286-3486+#200-1100 Isl Hwy, Campbell River

Port Hardy Office)250 949-31007 250 949-2388+7070 Market St, Port Hardy

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Medical Health Officer)334-54617 334 5467+355-11th St, Courtenay V9N 1S4

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES


Water Use Facts

Let’s Use Our Water Wisely

What is a Watershed?

The average British Columbian uses 490 Litres of water per day, a rise of 50 Litres from 2001 statistics. The rest of Canada averages 340 Litres per person per day. Compare this to the Canadian statistic that in 1994, metered households used an average of 263 Litres per person per day, compared to 430 Litres for unmetered use.

To make sure we have the water we need, we all have to use it wisely. Start with small changes that make a BIG difference! Go to Project Watershed’s website: www.projectwatershed.bc.ca, and click on “Let’s Use Our Water Wisely” to learn some very simple tips for water conservation in the home and garden.

A watershed is a natural area of land that catches rain and snow then drains into a marsh, stream, river, lake, or groundwater. The boundaries of watersheds are marked by mountaintops, ridges, and the shape of the land. To learn more about our watershed, go to Project Watershed’s website: www.projectwatershed.bc.ca


COMOX VALLEY’S

WATERSHED DIRECTORY

Comox Valley Project Watershed Society

Ph: (250) 703-2871

Fax: (250) 703-2872Email: [email protected]: www.projectwatershed.bc.caAddress: #5-478 5th Street - Box 3007, Courtenay BC V9N 5N3 Cover Photo of: Lake Trail Middle School Science Students, by Maye DavisPrinted on: chlorine free, 100% post-consumer recycled paper using bio gas energy

This directory was produced with financial support from the Comox Strathcona Regional District Grants-In-Aid Program, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and the BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch - Direct Access Funding. As well, our local advertisers, listing agencies and groups have made the directory possible. Please let them know that you appreciate their support.

We are a registered charitable organization, operating in the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. We have been serving the Comox Valley community since 1993. Our mission is to promote community stewardship of Comox Valley watersheds through information, education, and action. Project Watershed’s current programs are:

The main purpose of this Watershed Directory is to encourage communication between agencies, community groups, “green” businesses, and concerned citizens. We hope that you find it useful. To make suggestions or comments for future Watershed Directory publications or if you wish to be listed in a future edition of the directory please contact us.

For more information about Project Watershedor to access this directory online, please visit our website.

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PROJECT WATERSHED SOCIETY

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Steamkeepers & Wetlandkeepers Courses

Community Stewardship Centre

Environmental Stewardship Library

The Sensitive Habitat Stewardship Program Currently focusing on: Stewards of the Puntledge Project, Sensitive Habitat Signage Project, and Sensitive Habitat Inventory and Mapping (SHIM)

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