All Bowen Nature Club members and supporters are welcome to join us at our annual general meeting potluck and presentation on March 5, 2017 at 4 p.m.
Karin Bodtker, manager of the coastal ocean health initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre will be speaking on the recent launch of Ocean Watch: Howe Sound Edition.
Over the past few years, the Coastal Ocean Research Institute has worked with the Squamish Nation and David Suzuki Foundation to host forums on planning, science, and socioeconomic well-being in Howe Sound. Participants in these workshops highlighted the need for a report on the health of the area that pulls together information from different sources. The information is designed to inspire better use, management, and stewardship decisions. This report provides crucial information to help guide decisions as the area grows and changes. Many Bowen Islanders contributed to the web-based report, found at http://oceanwatch.ca/.
Karin will share insights and lessons learned as well as how this new, independent, multi-disciplinary, collaboration-based, institute will fill a major gap in understanding and managing our coastal ocean environments. Bowen Nature Club is also seeking new directors, if you are interested please let us know at the AGM. We will also be renewing all 2017 memberships. This event is hosted at the home of Jlonka and Marcel Bally (1055 Harding Rd). Bring a potluck dish to share for 6-8 people (no soups please!). BYOB. For directions or further information, please call Jlonka at 604-947-0005.
