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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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The presentations from the 2010 Protecting our Waterfront Speaker Presentations, hosted by MVIHES, have been made available for download:
- Transforming Coastal Development, Harriet Rueggeberg, Planner, Green Shores Technical Team
- Nanoose Soft Shore Protection and Restoration, Sarah Bonar, Biologist, Chatwin Engineering,
- West Vancouver Waterfront Community Restoration and Shore Protection Projects, Stephen Jenkins, Manager of Sustainability and Healthy Communities
- More than Just a Pretty Beach, Ramona de Graaf, Biologist, BC Shore Spawners Alliance
Map of Parksville - Qualicum Beach Shoreline Sensitivity to Rising Sea Levels
More information on Green Shore's Coastal Community Planning: A Framework and Example Language for Policies and Bylaws can be found here. |
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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.
 Take the Pledge to be an environmentally friendly homeowner, and don't forget to proudly display your Yellow Salmon! Contact us for information on how to get your own yellow fish!
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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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