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MVIHES provides resources to promote wise water use, to improve land-use practices, and to assist in watershed protection and improvement of estuaries, shorelines and our many watersheds.
Water-focused programs are held to educate residents and businesses in the mid-Vancouver Island area to take the action necessary to prevent pollution in the form of toxins or sediments from reaching our rivers and groundwater.
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 Water Limited is a public education program to inform media, residents, business, and decision makers about our water supply, and what we know and don’t know about managing it into the future.
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As part of our Caring for the Englishman River Estuary project, MVIHES contacted over 400 homeowners to let them know that they live in the estuary of the Englishman River and what they can do at home and play to help keep it functioning. They received a brochure (add link) about the estuary detailing why it is important and how they can enjoy it year-round.
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The Salmon Friendly Lawn program is intended to promote wise water and pesticide use in the Oceanside area. Our homes and gardens are connected to local streams, and we have an immediate impact. Using too much water or too many chemicals hurts salmon and other wildlife but you can make a difference by using a natural approach to lawn care with three simple changes.
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In line with our mission to connect people to their landscape through education, MVIHES raises awareness through public events and public education, both in the schools and throughout the community.
Our informative dispays are showcased at a number of events in the Oceanside area, including Rivers Day Events, Earth Day Events, The Brant Festival, KidsFest, Oceans Day and the Oceanside's Water Festival/Family Days.
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As a part of salmon stewardship, MVIHES provides resources to promote wise water use, improve land-use practices, and assist in watershed protection and improvement.
In 1960, 2.6 million people lived in the Georgia Basin - Puget Sound area. Today more than 6 million people live here and, if present trends continue, by 2020 the population will grow by an additional 3 to 5 million people. Growth at this rate challenges our conventional notions of how we manage our water resources and plan our communities.
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