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Title:

Kus-kus-sum: Restoration of Estuarine Habitat to Re-establish Ecosystem Services and Build Coastal Resiliency

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$1,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The project aims to restore just under 10 acres of tidal marsh and riparian forest, and connect to an already protected and conserved area of healthy estuary. The restoration plans have been designed to restore natural biodiversity, maximizing benefits to fish and wildlife, mitigate climate change impacts, sequester carbon, and restore cultural and traditional uses of t site by KFN community members.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Location:

Courtenay, City of, British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

278-2024-2025-Q4-00024

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2024-25 to 2028-29.

Recipient's Legal Name:

Comox Valley Project Watershed Society

Program:

Natural Infrastructure Fund