We Wai Kai Watershed Stewardship
We Wai Kai Nation (Cape Mudge Indian Band)
The goal of this project is to safeguard Quadra Island's aquifers, vital for providing freshwater to the We Wai Kai Nation. It also supports the We Wai Kai Guardians, youth, and the community in watershed stewardship. By monitoring groundwater, streams, and mapping wetlands in partnership with the Island Climate Action Network-Water Security Team, essential information is gathered for future resource protection. This aligns with the Land Use Plan and responds to the expressed desire of some members to return to Band lands. Information gathered will help plan for the future, particularly in the face of predicted increased summer droughts due to climate change. The project aims to involve youth as guardians to make well-informed decisions. The Watershed Stewardship project focuses on monitoring groundwater levels in specific areas on Quadra Island, addressing potential threats to the aquifers and supporting the sustainability of water resources for Cape Mudge Village, Drew Harbour, Village Bay, and Open Bay.
CATEGORY
Watershed Planning and Governance
WATERSHED(S)
North Vancouver Island
GRANT AMOUNT
$274,100
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