WHAT WE’RE UP TO
Comox Valley Land Trust seeks to raise $2.4M to protect trees in Puntledge Forest
Comox Valley Land Trust seeks to raise $2.4M to protect trees in Puntledge Forest Comox Valley Land Trust has successfully purchased 61 hectares of trees in the Puntledge Forest and is fundraising to purchase and protect another 37 hectares. By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Those [>>]
Save Puntledge Forest Campaign Launches
A $500,000 community fundraising campaign to protect the Bevan Trails and surrounding forest ecosystem FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2024 Comox Valley, B.C. The Puntledge Forest is a beloved recreational area and a rare local example of a mature, biodiverse forest. The Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) is launching [>>]
Our 2024 Annual Photo Contest Results Are In!
We give thanks to the many entrants who helped us celebrate the beauty and importance of nature in the Comox Valley! In an unexpected twist, Michael Buerge tied with himself for first place. Both winning photos feature birds: a juvenile Bald Eagle and an Anna’s Hummingbird. The judges appreciated Michael’s [>>]
Solving the Mystery of Dead Coho in Piercy Creek
For some time now, local stewardship groups, including Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards, have been concerned about a chemical called 6PPD-quinone getting into our streams and killing fish. Madeline Dunnett, reporter for the Discourse, just wrote an informative article describing the problem, the research that has gone into it, and [>>]
Fall 2023 Newsletter
Read on for our latest news, including a message from our new president, some updates on our Puntledge and Morrison campaigns, some holiday gift options, and to meet one of our donors and a new staff member. [>>]
HIRING CONTRACT POSITION: Conservation Specialist for the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership
TERM: Upon candidate selection to December 31, 2023. TIME COMMITMENT: 150 hours RATE: $50/hour The Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) promotes, protects, conserves, and restores the ecologically significant land, waters, and wildlife habitat of the Comox Valley. It has three programs: a Land Protection Program, the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership [>>]
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HELP US PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF THE COMOX VALLEY
Since our formation in 1999, the Comox Valley Land Trust has protected and conserved approximately 600 hectares of ecologically significant land and wildlife habitat. This success is thanks to the vision and generosity of our donors and partners. Your donation to CVLT goes directly to acquiring and protecting the natural wealth of the Comox Valley.