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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling--All Streams
DESCRIPTION:Our largest monitoring program involves sampling for water quality in 20 creeks\, for 31 weeks each year.  We have three teams\, or ‘Pods” based in Bowser\, Fanny Bay and Royston.  The parameters that we measure include: air and water temperature\, pH\, dissolved oxygen\, specific conductivity\, and turbidity.  On most creeks we also have staff gauges to track water height.  If you are interested in learning more about our stream sampling please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We enjoy taking people out so that they can learn what volunteering for stream sampling involves. \nBowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Bloedel\, Hart\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-3/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T191745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T192004Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meetings are open to all members and people interested in learning more about the organization.  We sometimes schedule Board-specific time for the meetings. After the business portion of the meeting is concluded\, we have social time with refreshments that each person brings.  While a remarkable amount of board business is covered\, there is a lot of laughter and camaraderie. \nTo obtain a copy of the agenda and monthly reports from Directors and Program Leads\, please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We do have a zoom option\, but in person is much more engaging.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/monthly-general-meeting/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Ships Point Fire Hall\, 7729 Vivian Way\, Fanny Bay\, BC\, V0R 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250707T120000
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SUMMARY:Flow Monitoring--Transect Cook Ck
DESCRIPTION:BWS has sensors installed in several local creeks to record the water level over time. However\, water level alone doesn’t tell us much. Several times a year we perform a transect in each of these creeks. A transect involves measuring the velocity of water at twenty different points in the stream. These velocity measurements\, combined with the depth and width of the creek\, give us a flow rate for that particular time. When we match these flow rates to the level data we can extrapolate flow data for long periods. This tells us how much water flows in spring vs late summer for example. This becomes very useful data. \nMike Mesford runs this monitoring program and would be happy to bring interested people along to see what transects are all about.  Email info@beaufortwater.org to connect with Mike.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/flow-monitoring-transect-cook-ck/
LOCATION:Streams on eastern slopes of Beaufort Range\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T205225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T205225Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling-Lower Sites\, Fanny Bay
DESCRIPTION:Monthly second site sampling for lower sections of selected streams:  Cowie\, Apple Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, Mud Bay.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-lower-sites-fanny-bay-2/
LOCATION:Streams on eastern slopes of Beaufort Range\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T204614Z
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SUMMARY:Stream Sampling--All Streams
DESCRIPTION:Our largest monitoring program involves sampling for water quality in 20 creeks\, for 31 weeks each year.  We have three teams\, or ‘Pods” based in Bowser\, Fanny Bay and Royston.  The parameters that we measure include: air and water temperature\, pH\, dissolved oxygen\, specific conductivity\, and turbidity.  On most creeks we also have staff gauges to track water height.  If you are interested in learning more about our stream sampling please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We enjoy taking people out so that they can learn what volunteering for stream sampling involves. \nBowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Bloedel\, Hart\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-3/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T201639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T202623Z
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SUMMARY:Flow Monitoring--Transect Wilfred Ck
DESCRIPTION:BWS has sensors installed in several local creeks to record the water level over time. However\, water level alone doesn’t tell us much. Several times a year we perform a transect in each of these creeks. A transect involves measuring the velocity of water at twenty different points in the stream. These velocity measurements\, combined with the depth and width of the creek\, give us a flow rate for that particular time. When we match these flow rates to the level data we can extrapolate flow data for long periods. This tells us how much water flows in spring vs late summer for example. This becomes very useful data. \nMike Mesford runs this monitoring program and would be happy to bring interested people along to see what transects are all about.  Email info@beaufortwater.org to connect with Mike.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/flow-monitoring-transect-wilfred-ck/
LOCATION:Streams on eastern slopes of Beaufort Range\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T204614Z
UID:10000021-1750150800-1750161600@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Sampling--All Streams
DESCRIPTION:Our largest monitoring program involves sampling for water quality in 20 creeks\, for 31 weeks each year.  We have three teams\, or ‘Pods” based in Bowser\, Fanny Bay and Royston.  The parameters that we measure include: air and water temperature\, pH\, dissolved oxygen\, specific conductivity\, and turbidity.  On most creeks we also have staff gauges to track water height.  If you are interested in learning more about our stream sampling please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We enjoy taking people out so that they can learn what volunteering for stream sampling involves. \nBowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Bloedel\, Hart\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-3/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T191745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T192004Z
UID:10000044-1749754800-1749762000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly meetings are open to all members and people interested in learning more about the organization.  We sometimes schedule Board-specific time for the meetings. After the business portion of the meeting is concluded\, we have social time with refreshments that each person brings.  While a remarkable amount of board business is covered\, there is a lot of laughter and camaraderie. \nTo obtain a copy of the agenda and monthly reports from Directors and Program Leads\, please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We do have a zoom option\, but in person is much more engaging.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/monthly-general-meeting/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Ships Point Fire Hall\, 7729 Vivian Way\, Fanny Bay\, BC\, V0R 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T190642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T190642Z
UID:10000036-1748955600-1748959200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Sampling--Lower Sites Fanny Bay
DESCRIPTION:Monthly second site sampling for lower sections of selected streams:  Cowie\, Apple Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, Mud Bay.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-lower-sites-fanny-bay/
LOCATION:Streams on eastern slopes of Beaufort Range\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T204614Z
UID:10000020-1748941200-1748952000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Sampling--All Streams
DESCRIPTION:Our largest monitoring program involves sampling for water quality in 20 creeks\, for 31 weeks each year.  We have three teams\, or ‘Pods” based in Bowser\, Fanny Bay and Royston.  The parameters that we measure include: air and water temperature\, pH\, dissolved oxygen\, specific conductivity\, and turbidity.  On most creeks we also have staff gauges to track water height.  If you are interested in learning more about our stream sampling please email info@beaufortwater.org.  We enjoy taking people out so that they can learn what volunteering for stream sampling involves. \nBowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Bloedel\, Hart\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-3/2025-06-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T220627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T220627Z
UID:10000056-1748768400-1748782800@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Refundable Sorting
DESCRIPTION:Sorting refundable is one of BWS’s main revenue sources.  That’s how we buy a lot of our monitoring equipment and pay for general operating expenses (like the website).  Lise is amazing at keeping us all organized and tracking exactly what flows through the sorting system.  We welcome new volunteers to join us for laughs\, a quick time commitment\, and yes\, a bit of stickiness–gloves provided.  Contact info@beaufortwater.org for information on where to join us.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/refundable-sorting/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T223037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T223037Z
UID:10000058-1748163600-1748176200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Refundable Sorting
DESCRIPTION:Sorting refundable is one of BWS’s main revenue sources.  That’s how we buy a lot of our monitoring equipment and pay for general operating expenses (like the website).  Lise is amazing at keeping us all organized and tracking exactly what flows through the sorting system.  We welcome new volunteers to join us for laughs\, a quick time commitment\, and yes\, a bit of stickiness–gloves provided.  Contact info@beaufortwater.org for information on where to join us.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/refundable-sorting-3/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T223324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T223324Z
UID:10000075-1748077200-1748089800@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Refundable Sorting
DESCRIPTION:Sorting refundable is one of BWS’s main revenue sources.  That’s how we buy a lot of our monitoring equipment and pay for general operating expenses (like the website).  Lise is amazing at keeping us all organized and tracking exactly what flows through the sorting system.  We welcome new volunteers to join us for laughs\, a quick time commitment\, and yes\, a bit of stickiness–gloves provided.  Contact info@beaufortwater.org for information on where to join us.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/refundable-sorting-4/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250529T222453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T222453Z
UID:10000057-1747558800-1747569600@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Refundable Sorting
DESCRIPTION:Sorting refundable is one of BWS’s main revenue sources.  That’s how we buy a lot of our monitoring equipment and pay for general operating expenses (like the website).  Lise is amazing at keeping us all organized and tracking exactly what flows through the sorting system.  We welcome new volunteers to join us for laughs\, a quick time commitment\, and yes\, a bit of stickiness–gloves provided.  Contact info@beaufortwater.org for information on where to join us.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/refundable-sorting-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250303T032536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T205058Z
UID:10000004-1746691200-1746720000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Salmon from Tire Wear Toxicants: 6PPDQ Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in 2021\, the BC Conservation Foundation (BCCF) and Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Applied Environmental Research Labs (AERL) partnered to assess the impacts of tire wear toxins (TWTs)\, specifically the chemical compound 6PPDQ\, along the East Coast of Vancouver Island (ECVI). \nBCCF and AERL have since collaborated with local First Nations\, stewardship groups\, and all levels of government (municipal/regional/federal) across the ECVI to execute a comprehensive monitoring program. \nThe BCCF/VIU AERL project team will be hosting another workshop in Nanaimo\, BC. The event\, Protecting Salmon From Tire Wear Toxicants – 6PPDQ Workshop 2025\, will run for two days: May 8 – 9\, 2025. This event will be split into four sessions this year: 6PPDQ Policy\, Engineering & Solutions\, Monitoring & Lessons Learned\, and Toxicology. There is limited space this year\, so keep an eye on your email for when registration opens.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/protecting-salmon-from-tire-wear-toxicants-6ppdq-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, BC
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250304T234015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T234015Z
UID:10000008-1746352800-1746370800@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:The River Never Sleeps
DESCRIPTION:The River Never Sleeps Festival runs each year thanks to the work of the volunteers of the Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society.  Approximately 30 volunteer groups and environmental organizations host booths to highlight the amazing amount of work done to protect salmon and the environment in this area.  A highlight of the event is the chance to release young salmon into Rosewall Creek. \nCome and meet Beaufort Watershed Stewards volunteers at our booth.  We’ll have games and lots of information.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/the-river-never-sleeps/
LOCATION:Rosewall Creek Hatchery\, 8425 Berray Road\, Fanny Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250423T180358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T180358Z
UID:10000019-1746144000-1746230399@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Benthic Invertebrate Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Our newly trained team of benthic invertebrate samplers will be out for the first time\, collecting baseline samples from six streams.  These include:  Thames\, Annie\, Waterloo\, McNaughton\, Bloedel and Emily Creeks.  We will be joined by Katie Schulze who has offered to help us with species identification.  We expect great fun creek-side\, and lessons learned doing “the real thing”.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/benthic-invertebrate-sampling/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250423T173737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T174157Z
UID:10000018-1746037800-1746043200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Rooted Resilience: Supporting Forest Health for Community Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:An interactive webinar “cafe”.  Join our two distinguished guest speakers sharing their expertise on forest ecology\, conservation\, and the role forests play in climate and local resilience. \nEngage in interactive discussions with our guest speakers and fellow participants to support forest health in our communities. \nVia zoom – click on event title to register HERE.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/webinar-rooted-resilience-supporting-forest-health-for-community-well-being/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250306T225253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T153125Z
UID:10000011-1745665200-1745676000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Forest Walk
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our Earth Day Forest Walk again this year.  Verna Mumby\, local Consulting Arborist also known as “the Tree Lady”\, will be guiding attendees through the wonderful forest paths along Thames Creek in Bowser.  Verna’s knowledge of the forest ecosystem is fascinating to listen to\, and makes us fully appreciate this precious resource. \nWe will meet at the Wildwood Community Trail trailhead.  Just south of Bowser turn onto McColl Road. The trailhead and parking area is just past the railway tracks\, approximately 400m west of Hwy 19A. \nWe will start the morning walk at 11 am\, and the afternoon walk at 1 pm and head north towards Thames Creek.  The walk will last approximately 60 minutes. The goal of this walk is educational\, so we ask that dogs not attend. The path is well developed\, but has up and down terrain.  Light hikers and possibly a walking pole are recommended.\nNo registration fee; donations to Beaufort Watershed Stewards welcome. \n 
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/earth-day-forest-walk/
LOCATION:Bowser\, BC
CATEGORIES:BWS Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250306T232631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T001745Z
UID:10000012-1745571600-1745593200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Mark Isfeld EcoFair
DESCRIPTION:BWS will have the fun of returning to school and the Mark Isfeld Secondary School EcoFair in Courtenay.  We love meeting the next generation of stewards!
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/mark-isfeld-ecofair/
LOCATION:Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250421T200121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T200121Z
UID:10000016-1745312400-1745334000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Quality Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Bowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Beacon\, Bloedel\, Spense & Hart Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-quality-sampling/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250305T230133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T230314Z
UID:10000009-1743753600-1743782400@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Streamkeeper's Course
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to work with the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation to host a local Streamkeeper’s course in the Fanny Bay area.  The course will run Friday evening and the full day Saturday and Sunday April 4\, 5 & 6. There is room for members of the public to attend along with BWS volunteers.   Michele Jones will be the instructor; she is known for her fabulous courses! \nThere will be a classroom and a creekside component to the course.  Michele teaches modules 1-4 in the course\, and students can download those chapters from the Pacific Salmon Foundation website or purchase the full manual for $30.00. \nSpecific location details are pending.  Please email info@beaufortwater.org to be placed on the registration list.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/streamkeepers-course/
LOCATION:Fanny Bay\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250306T234546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T234546Z
UID:10000013-1743501600-1743516000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Flow Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:On April 1\, 2. 3  & 4 Mike Mesford will be leading a crew to conduct transects and surveys of six creeks in the Fanny Bay Pod.  The creeks are: Tsable\, Mud Bay\, Cowie\, Waterlook\, Cook and Wilfred.  If you would like to learn more about this volunteer opportunity\, you can reach Mike through info@beaufortwater.org.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-flow-monitoring/
LOCATION:Fanny Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250304T230925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T012028Z
UID:10000007-1742893200-1742893200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Bowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R\, Bloedel\, Hart\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250312T014530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T162753Z
UID:10000014-1742029200-1742031000@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Well Data Upload Training
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a training session for our new data import tool. Matthew Fox from Strathcona Business and Technology Services has been working on this for the last six months and it’s ready to roll. We collect level data from numerous wells and a number of creeks and have been storing it online. This tool will allow us to begin to use the data by\, among other things\, loading it into ArcGIS and creating groundwater maps. \nMost of you will not have had any direct contact with this data but it’s important that lots of us are aware of this tool even if only a few of us ever actually use it. It should give you a greater understanding of where our groundwater program is headed. As well\, the training will touch on some Microsoft products available to us as a non-profit that may become useful as we continue to grow.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/data-upload-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250303T014117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T201817Z
UID:10000002-1741892400-1741897800@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:BWS Monthly General Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Beaufort Watershed Stewards’ monthly general meetings are open to all members and those interested in learning more about the organization.  Business lasts for 90 minutes and is often followed by a casual socialization time. \nWe run the meeting in a hybrid format\, with the majority of people attending in person\, and zoom available for those who cannot attend in person.  If you wish to attend via zoom please email info@beaufortwater.org to receive login information and meeting materials.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/bws-monthly-general-meetings/
LOCATION:Ships Point Fire Hall\, 7729 Vivian Way\, Fanny Bay\, BC\, V0R 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BWS Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250303T034900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T011740Z
UID:10000005-1741683600-1741705200@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Stream Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Bowser Pod\n\nMorning:  Chef\, Sandy\, Thames\, Nash (2 sites)\, Hunts\, & Annie (2 sites) Creeks\n\nFanny Bay Pod\n\nMorning:  Tsable\, then upper sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\nAfternoon:   Lower sites on Cowie\, Apple-Cherry\, Wilfred\, Waterloo\, & Mud Bay Creeks\n\nRoyston Pod\n\nMorning: Trent R (2 sites)\, Bloedel\, Hart (2 sites)\, Hindoo\, Emily\, Spense & Beacon Creeks
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/stream-sampling/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beaufort Watershed Stewards":MAILTO:info@beaufortwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250304T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T002429Z
UID:10000006-1741422600-1741449600@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Level 1 First Aid for BWS Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Alpine First Aid runs a Level 1 training course specifically for Beaufort Watershed Stewards’ volunteers.  We have volunteers out creek side and walking in forested areas–we are committed to ensuring everyone’s safety. \nNOTE:  Attendance for volunteers is organized by BWS.  Car pooling is appreciated.  Bring your own lunch.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/level-1-first-aid-for-bws-volunteers/
LOCATION:Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:BWS Volunteer Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250303T031115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T204143Z
UID:10000003-1741253400-1741258800@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:POLIS Water Sustainability Project\,  6th Annual Water Research Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Blue Dialogue Webinar \nJoin us for our sixth annual Water Research Roundup\, featuring emerging researchers Rheanne Kroschinsky\, Sacha Ruzzante\, and Lucas King. They will discuss their current work on priority issues related to freshwater management and governance. \nThe speakers will explore governance and decision-making frameworks for community (source) watersheds in B.C.; how climate change and historic droughts are affecting streams and salmon on the west coast; and the intersection of sustainability and natural resources governance through a lens of relationship and responsibility to Treaty\, land\, and water. \nFollowing their presentations\, we will be joined by discussant Dr. Jon O’Riordan\, who will offer some remarks from his perspective as veteran researcher and policy advisor. An open Q&A will follow. \nUniversity of Victoria \nRegister:  HERE
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/polis-water-sustainability-project-6th-annual-water-research-roundup/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152237
CREATED:20250306T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T212155Z
UID:10000010-1741248000-1741280400@beaufortwater.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Trent River
DESCRIPTION:On March 6 & 7\, BWS will be part of a collaboration lead by Arin Yeomans-Routledge of Astraea Consulting.  The goal is to obtain current location and morphology data on the Trent River\, from shoreline to Hwy 19.  Volunteers will be out in chest waders walking the creek\, noting creek bed geology\, riparian status\, salmon access and obstructions\, and general terrain.  This information will be critical in understanding salmon access to spawning locations\, and for interpreting the results of our surface water monitoring.
URL:https://beaufortwater.org/event/mapping-trent-river/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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