The Comox Valley Regional District, in partnership with K’ómoks First Nation, has received a $275,580 grant for the Pélxwikw / Goose Spit Climate Resiliency project.
The funding comes from the Province’s Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding.
This project will complete coastal, archeological, and ecological assessments of Goose Spit to protect residential areas and critical infrastructure from floods, sea-level rise, storm surge and erosion, and to help identify mitigation options.
Electoral Area B Director Richard Hardy calls it an exciting opportunity to work together to increase local climate adaptation and provide a better understanding of risks and solutions in a beloved location in the Comox Valley.
“The Pélxwikw / Goose Spit Climate Resiliency project will build an important knowledge base to improve local climate resilience and protect Goose Spit into the future.”, said Chief Rempel, K’ómoks First Nation.
"Pélxwikw, meaning 'round on point' in the traditional K’ómoks language, refers to the smooth shape of the Spit and reflects our deep connection to this land. The K’ómoks and Pentlatch peoples gathered traditional medicines here, harvested salmon and shellfish, and used part of this land as a burial ground for respected leaders. This place has always been an important part of our people and way of life. By working with the Comox Valley Regional District and the Province of BC, we are taking steps to protect Pélxwikw from the impacts of climate change and preserve it for future generations."
For more information on project updates and status, visit Comox Valley Regional District.
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