Peninsula Streams Society

Peninsula Streams Society Restoring and conserving the watersheds of Greater Victoria, from headwaters to deepwaters.

One-day-only fishing gear sale fundraiser ‼️🎣🌊In the market for some fishing gear, and want to support local shoreline c...
06/09/2026

One-day-only fishing gear sale fundraiser ‼️🎣🌊

In the market for some fishing gear, and want to support local shoreline conservation while you’re at it? Hit up the one-day-only fishing gear sale hosted by the Gudewill family, with all proceeds going to Peninsula Streams & Shorelines’ BEACH Program!

🗓️ Sunday, June 14th, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 1908 Beach Dr (exact setup may be next door)

Expect a great selection of fishing gear, including:
🎣 Rods and reels
🪝 Manual and electric downriggers
🧰 Tackle boxes and accessories
🐟 Salmon nets, coolers, and more

This sale marks the official kickoff of our month-long fundraiser for the BEACH Program, running until July 18th at BC CrabFest. Our goal is to raise $30,000 to support shoreline restoration and conservation, including initiatives like forage fish monitoring, invasive European green crab removal, coastal cutthroat trout monitoring, community education, and more.

Can’t make the sale? You can still support the campaign by making a donation through our website. Please spread the word and help us protect and restore the shorelines that sustain us!

A huge thank you to Captain Nick G. and the Gudewill family for turning a lifetime of memories on the water into support for healthy shorelines.

Have gear you’d like to contribute to the sale? Send us a DM or email us at [email protected].

📸: Nikkey Dawn ()

Looking for meaningful ways to spend your June days outside? Join us at one of our upcoming volunteer events to lend a h...
06/03/2026

Looking for meaningful ways to spend your June days outside? Join us at one of our upcoming volunteer events to lend a helping hand towards watershed restoration and conservation. 🌞🪵🪱

Links in bio. 🔗

Today is Wild Salmon Day 🐟🤎We’re raising the flag for wild salmon and celebrating the incredible people dedicated to pro...
06/01/2026

Today is Wild Salmon Day 🐟🤎

We’re raising the flag for wild salmon and celebrating the incredible people dedicated to protecting them.

Wild salmon face growing pressures from habitat loss, urban development, pollution, and climate change. But across our region, people are taking action.

From restoring salmon habitat to monitoring local populations, educating communities, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, this work is made possible by volunteers, First Nations, partners, staff, and community members who care deeply about salmon and the watersheds they depend on.

Wild salmon connect our forests, creeks, shorelines, communities, and cultures. This Wild Salmon Day, we invite you to reflect on what wild salmon mean to you, take action in your local watershed, and help raise awareness for the work still needed to protect them.

Our Nymph Point Park shoreline restoration project is complete! 🌊🌱Located in Tsehum Harbour, Nymph Point Park is one of ...
05/30/2026

Our Nymph Point Park shoreline restoration project is complete! 🌊🌱

Located in Tsehum Harbour, Nymph Point Park is one of the region’s most important surf smelt spawning beaches. These small forage fish support salmon, seabirds, and marine mammals, making this shoreline a high priority site for habitat protection and restoration.

The site is also culturally significant to the Tseycum First Nation as a village site, marine gathering place, shellfish harvesting area, and place for cultural activities. The project area includes a registered archaeological site with midden deposits, burial cairns, ancestral remains, and cultural belongings.

In partnership with the District of North Saanich, Tsawout First Nation, the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, Stantec, Allterra Construction Ltd, Hatchet & Seed, LGL Ltd, Project Watershed, and the Oak Bay Marine Group, restoration works included the removal of a long-standing creosote log ramp, marine debris cleanup, ecocultural backshore stabilization, installation of a new cedar staircase, pathway realignment, invasive species management, and native planting.

In total, approximately 2,250 m² of native planting area was restored and 2,000 m² of invasive species management was completed. The site will now undergo regular monitoring and maintenance to track forage fish use, vegetation establishment, and shoreline stability.

This project is a strong example of how Indigenous knowledge, community science, and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can come together to protect coastal habitat and build shoreline resilience.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible!

Now Hiring: Executive Director We’re seeking a passionate, strategic, and community minded leader to guide Peninsula Str...
05/27/2026

Now Hiring: Executive Director

We’re seeking a passionate, strategic, and community minded leader to guide Peninsula Streams into its next chapter. This full time, permanent role provides strategic and operational leadership across ecological restoration, environmental education, community stewardship, partnerships, fundraising, organizational development, and financial management.

The Executive Director will work closely with staff, volunteers, the Board, First Nations, municipalities, funders, schools, businesses, and community partners to strengthen watershed resilience across Southern Vancouver Island.

Learn more at the Employment Opportunities page on our website (link in bio). Application deadline June 7th, 2026.

*Due to a change in personal circumstances, Natashia Cox is no longer able to relocate to Victoria, and we have accepted her resignation. We are grateful for Natashia’s interest in supporting our work and wish her all the best. Current Executive Director Kyle Armstrong will remain in the role until a suitable candidate is found and onboarded, ensuring continuity for our staff, partners, volunteers, and projects.

Ocean Week Victoria is almost here! 🐟🐙🫍From May 30 to June 8, organizations, businesses, community groups, and ocean cha...
05/22/2026

Ocean Week Victoria is almost here! 🐟🐙🫍

From May 30 to June 8, organizations, businesses, community groups, and ocean champions across Greater Victoria will be hosting events to celebrate our coastal waters, inspire stewardship, and connect people with the marine ecosystems that make this region so special.

One of those events…our Gorge Beach Clean! 🗑️

Come together with the community for a hands-on cleanup of the Gorge Waterway on Wednesday, June 3rd from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. We’ll be meeting at Regatta Point Park in Vic West to remove debris and show some love to this special urban waterway. Bring your friends, family, and weather-appropriate clothing. Kayaks and SUPs are welcome for those who want to help from the water—this is a great way to reach shoreline areas with less foot traffic!

Register through the link in our bio. 🔗

Can’t get enough? We’ll also be at 4 other Ocean Week events:

🪼May 30 - The Gorge Splashtacular Ocean Festival

🪼May 31 - World Ocean Day at Fisherman’s Wharf

🪼Jun 3 - Ocean Opportunities Fair

🪼Jun 7 - World Ocean Day at Beacon Park

Full calendar of Ocean Week events in the link in our bio. 🗓️

Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Swan Lake Nature Hous...
05/19/2026

Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Swan Lake Nature House!

The AGM will include annual reporting, election of directors, and Keynote Speaker Sarah Jim, whose talk will explore themes of environmental restoration, community action, and love of the land. 🌱

A Zoom viewing option is also available, however the chat will not be monitored and cannot be used to vote or ask questions. Please note that only members are able to vote at the AGM.

Register in advance to attend in person or view via Zoom at the link in our bio! 🔗

Reminiscing about what an incredible evening our 2026 Smolt Soirée was! 🥂🎤🐟A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, s...
05/14/2026

Reminiscing about what an incredible evening our 2026 Smolt Soirée was! 🥂🎤🐟

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the auction, and helped make the night such a success. Together, we raised an amazing $24,000 for local watershed restoration and stewardship, including our ongoing work in the Colquitz River watershed.

A very special thank you to Finest at Sea () for their incredibly generous donation of dinner. Your support helped make this event possible, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our community. Thank you as well to Driftwood Brewery () for keeping the beer flowing, and to all of the businesses and individuals who donated auction items and sponsorship support.

Congratulations to our 2026 Watershed Warriors, Jan Cox and Robinson’s Outdoor Store (), for their outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship.

The work continues, and if you were inspired by the evening, donations to support our Colquitz River restoration efforts are always welcome. Every contribution helps us restore habitat, improve water quality, and support salmon in one of our region’s most important urban watersheds. Visit the Support Us page on our website today.

Events like this are only possible because of a community that believes in healthy streams and shorelines. Thank you for showing up for PSS!

📸: Marine Coursac ()

From headwaters to deepwaters, 2025 was a year of action, collaboration, and impact for Peninsula Streams.Together with ...
05/09/2026

From headwaters to deepwaters, 2025 was a year of action, collaboration, and impact for Peninsula Streams.

Together with our volunteers, partners, schools, municipalities, First Nations, and supporters, we restored over 7.5 acres of habitat, engaged 7,300+ community members and students, supported stewardship across 15+ watersheds, and continued building healthier streams and shorelines across Southern Vancouver Island. 🐟🌱

From restoring salmon habitat and monitoring forage fish spawning beaches, to empowering youth through hands-on environmental education and advancing community science, this work would not be possible without the people who continue to show up for local ecosystems.

The full report is now available on our website. 🔗

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May volunteer events just dropped! We’ve got an action-packed month ahead, and would love to see you there. 🌱🪺🗒️
Links i...
05/04/2026

May volunteer events just dropped! We’ve got an action-packed month ahead, and would love to see you there. 🌱🪺🗒️

Links in bio. 🔗



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