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  - Eelgrass MonitoringThe Mayne Island Conservancy has been conducting eelgrass mapping since 2009 around the shores of SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island. Why does eelgrass matter? Eelgrass plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems. Its meadows offer foraging grounds and shelter for juvenile fish and invertebrates, provide food for migratory waterfowl, and serve as spawning site for species like pacific herring. By trapping sediment, stabilizing the seafloor, and softening wave energy, eelgrass beds also help protect shorelines from erosion. They form the foundation of an exceptionally productive marine food web. This unique habitat generates food and oxygen, improves water quality by filtering polluted runoff, absorbs excess nutrients, and stores greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.
  - Our Annual Beach Clean-ups
- Working Toward ReconciliationLearn how the Conservancy is working to advance reconciliation and relationship with the Coast Salish people who have stewarded this land since time immemorial. Based on respect, recognition of rights, cooperation and partnerships, MICS recognizes reconciliation requires ongoing commitment through a range of actions that are developed according to the needs and circumstances of each situation.
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Mailing Address

Box 31 Mayne Island

BC, Canada, V0N2J2

Street Address

455-A Dixon Road, Mayne Island

Phone

250-539-2535

Email

info@mayneconservancy.ca

Contact Our Staff

Amy Kamarainen

Executive Director

executivedirector@mayneconservancy.ca

Rob Underhill

Biologist

biologist@mayneconservancy.ca

Justine Apostolopoulos

Stewardship Coordinator

stewardship@mayneconservancy.ca

Incident Reporting Process

Do you have comments or concerns about the Conservancy or its practices? Please contact our Executive Director at the address above and know that your concerns will be dealt with according to our established policy (link here).