Esquimalt Lagoon Information & Resources

ELSI Stewardship Resources

ELSI works to promote awareness and information-sharing about Esquimalt Lagoon and its watersheds among its partners and across the broader public. The following resources are available to support stewardship activities and build public awareness of the lagoon.

ELSI has developed a series of informative brochures that outline the watersheds that drain to the lagoon, the sensitive ecosystems surrounding the lagoon and the environmental concerns at the lagoon.

The ELSI Brochure [PDF/2.3MB] highlights the environmental values at Esquimalt Lagoon, describes ELSI and discusses the Stewardship Plan.

The ELSI Residents Brochure [PDF/1.7MB] describes how pollution travels through the lagoon watershed and offers tips to minimize polluted runoff from residential property.

The ELSI Visitors Brochure [PDF/1MB] targets visitors to the lagoon, and includes a map of the lagoon's ecological values and sensitive areas. It provides tips to minimize visitor impact to the lagoon habitats and wildlife.

ELSI partners have developed a Stewardship Plan for Esquimalt Lagoon to provide a coordinated restoration and stewardship program for the area to prevent the loss and destruction of habitat, disturbance to wildlife and to reduce contaminant inputs. This plan is designed to promote community stewardship and implement solution-oriented actions that will protect, enhance and restore the health and beauty of this significant ecosystem.

Read the Esquimalt Lagoon Stewardship Plan [PDF/77KB].

The Interim Management Guidelines for the Coburg Peninsula provides interim recommendations for the management of the Coburg Peninsula at Esquimalt Lagoon, based on consultations with the public, landowners, and other stakeholders. The guidelines were adopted by the City of Colwood in February 2007.

Vision Statement

The Coburg Peninsula will remain an outstanding example of an ecologically diverse barrier spit. People will enjoy a variety of recreational activities, while treating the natural and cultural features with respect.

Research Reports and Opportunities

The following is a non-exhaustive list of research studies that have been conducted at Esquimalt Lagoon. The unique geographic and biological features of the lagoon offer many opportunities for further research. Previous research studies could be potential launching points for further research. New areas of potential research are listed at the bottom of this document.

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Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation

Esquimalt Lagoon Information & Resources

Related Content

ELSI Stewardship Resources

Outreach Materials

ELSI Annual Reports

Stewardship plan for Esquimalt Lagoon

Coburg Peninsula Interim Management Guidelines

Research Reports and Opportunities

Water and Sediment Sampling

Algal Blooms

Ecosystem Profiles and Mapping

Bird Studies

Urban Ethnoecology Studies

Forage Fish

Ecological Restoration

Aquatic Species Monitoring

Coastal Processes

Additional Areas for Potential Study

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Territorial Acknowledgement