The Comox Valley Regional District wants people to know more about where their water comes from and what can affect its quantity and quality.
Later this month the regional district will hold a series of events to give residents a better understanding of their local watershed.
People are invited to learn more about the Comox Lake Watershed during walks, talks, and programs that are a part of Watershed Awareness Days from May 22nd to 25th.
The CVRD’s Connected by Water team will talk about the history of the watershed and how safe drinking water is provided.
Watershed Protection Coordinator Zoe Norcross-Nu’u says high quality drinking water is produced by “a healthy functioning ecosystem,” and we need to protect the source.
“By working together,” says Norcoss-Hu’u, “we can help protect the Comox lake watershed for future generations.”
To register and learn more about the program go to the CVRD website.
Watershed Awareness Days Free Community Events
Wednesday May 22
Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant Tours
Location: Tours will take place at 4701 Lake Trail Road, Courtenay
Tour Times: 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm
Registration Required
Wednesday May 22
Source Encounters in the Comox Lake Watershed – Presentation
Location: Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC
Time: 5 pm
Registration Recommended
Thursday, May 23
BC Parks Ecological Reserve Comox Lake Bluffs Site Tour
Location: Comox Logging Road approximately 1 km past the BC Hydro dam (registered attendees will be provided with detailed directions)
Time: 1 pm
Registration Required
Friday May 24
Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association Site Tours
Location: 3780 Colake Road
Tour Times: 10 am and 1 pm
Registration Required
Friday May 24
Cumberland Lake Park Site Tour & Safety Demo
Location: 1100 Comox Lake Road
Time: 5-8 pm
No registration required.
