Like so many conservation projects, the Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek Restoration Project has required the involvement of many different agencies, organizations, and individuals. Over the long term, the project has been faced with many obstacles; however, none have been insurmountable. Although the process has taken cooperation on virtually every level, between all concerned parties, and often consumed much time, energy and money, the end goal of having a healthy home for the salmon of Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek forces one to push on!

Wood is just as valuable to fish
as it is to humans.

Over the past twenty years or so the Society has amassed a lengthy list of people and agencies who deserve thanks. The following notes of appreciation do not even scratch the surface of the list; however, in the current stage of the restoration project several organizations have been invaluable to the projectís progression.

Barry Ross of the North Island Fisheries Initiative deserves a note of thanks. He has donated the use of several fish traps for fry salvaging in a fisheries sensitive zone, has helped sourcing labour, and has been involved in habitat assessments in the past. Thanks are also extended to the cooperative efforts of Discovery Diesel on 16th Street for readily allowing access through their property to Campbellton Elementary, as well as Shamrock Fencing for providing the gate at this location. The Campbell River Garden Centre has donated materials and supplies for our Native Plant Nursery, as has the Campbell River Indian Band¼s Net Loft and General Hill Lumber. Mr and Mrs Dennis King of Campbell River Road provided access to their water for our nursery sprinklers. During the spring season, Allison Tremain worked hard as a volunteer to get the nursery going.

Finally, Timber West Forest Products deserves recognition for donating the large woody debris (LWD) that was needed for the project. This was a relative challenge for Timber West, considering the high value of wood, the expense of shipping it, and its relative scarcity. However this has been overcome, the planner for the Oyster River operations of Timber West is currently in the process of locating some large pieces of wood that will eventually provide Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek with great fish habitat.

These companies and individuals have made valuable contributions, but there are many more to thank. This column will continue in future issues of the Creekside News to try and recognize some of the valuable contributions that have been made to the project over the years.

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