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In 1997/1998 the Cowichan Intertidal Stewardship Project was directed
towards owners of ocean waterfront property. This project was carried
out in partnership with Dr. Bill Austin and the Marine
Ecology Station. Project outcomes include: the protection of
shoreline lands through voluntary stewardship pledges by 26 landowners
(each steward is provided with information packages in answer to their
individual concerns regarding land use management and shoreline ecology);
the participation of over 80 community members (all ages) in three interactive
intertidal workshops; and the development of a 50 page handbook.
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"Caring for Our Shores: A
Handbook for Coastal Landowners in the Strait of Georgia"
...Because waterfront property is an attractive
place to live, many of our activities concentrate along the shoreline.
The beach is a place to relax, to harvest wild foods, and to appreciate
spiritual and aesthetic values. It is also a place where a delicate
band of wildlife depends on a unique habitat for survival. This habitat--called
the intertidal zone--can be very sensitive to activities that occur on
adjacent lands. Taking care to protect this fragile place on the edge of
our properties is a form of stewardship.
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The handbook is written for private landowners living on marine waterfront
who want to preserve and maintain a healthy seashore. It is an introduction
to marine wildlife in the protected waters of the Strait of Georgia, British
Columbia, Canada, and a look at some of the positive things we can do to
protect the shore. An electronic summary of "Caring for Our Shores"
is available on the world wide web (http://www.island.net/~steward).
Photo Sunflower sea star courtesy Kerry L. Werry; B.C
Diving and Marine Life I.D Page
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Cowichan Intertidal Project
Funding Sponsors
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Cowichan Community Land Trust Society
#6 - 55 Station Street
Duncan, BC V9L 1M2
Telephone: (250)746-0227 Fax: (250)746-9608
Contact Us
Want more information? Have a
suggestion?
Contact the CCLT
Please come back often http://www.island.net/~cclt
Cowichan Community Land Trust Society, #6 - 55 Station Street,
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada V9L
1M2
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