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VEINS OF LIFE WATERSHED SOCIETY, VOLWS
(Last Updated 8/25/2009) Update this Record?
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Mailing
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205 - 338 Lower Ganges Road
Salt spring Island, British Columbia V8S 2V3
Canada
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360-566-2760
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volws@salishsea.ca |
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http://www.salishsea.ca |
Contact
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John Roe |
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Group Description
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The Veins of Life Watershed Society (VOLWS) is a community-based environmental organization operating from the Capital Region District of Southern Vancouver Island, BC.
VOLWS focuses on a watershed-based approach, and initiates habitat restoration projects, shoreline & stream garbage removal, environmental education programs and public outreach activities.
The goal of VOLWS is to establish a healthy and sustainable environment in which watersheds support fish and wildlife, and recreation. |
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Organization Type
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Non Profit/NGO |
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Organization Methods
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Advocate/Lobby, Conserve/Preserve/Restore, Educate/Teach, Inform/Publicize, Litigate, Offer Grants/Funds, Organize Grassroots Actions, Provide Consulting Support, Research (Scientific, Economic, Social)
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Organization Scope
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Local, National, Regional, State
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1996 |
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Membership Size
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Not Applicable |
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Annual Budget
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$50,000 - $100,000 |
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Agriculture/Farming |
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Working with the farming community protection for our fish
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Oceans/Coasts/Beaches |
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Cleanups beaches shorelines streams derelict boats garbage
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Pollution (general) |
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pollution, control education, consulting, and enforcement
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Water Habitats & Quality |
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Testing, sampling, source control, enforcement BMP Shipyards
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Wildlife & Species |
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The Marine Mammal Monitoring program (M3) The Salish Sea
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• www.salishsea.ca
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Large amount of information on pollution prevention and habitat restoration |
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