Parksville 2019 on YouTube > Back to the Future – “Decades of in-stream restoration work have not been sustainable because communities have not addressed the root causes of ‘changes of hydrology’. Going forward we will need to think and act more strategically,” observed Nick Leone, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, in the concluding module on Symposium Day One
Note to Reader:
The Parksville 2019 Symposium has been captured in its entirety in a comprehensive set of videos that have been uploaded to the Partnership for Water Sustainability’s YouTube Channel for ease of access by those who are curious and/or interested to learn about what transpired on April 2-3-4 in Parksville, British Columbia.
A program goal was to bring to life the phrase reconnect hydrology and ecology. Thus, Day One had book-end presentations – by Bill Derry and Nick Leone. They connected the dots between actions and outcomes.
NICK LEONE PRESENTATION: Watershed Restoration: Reflections on Lessons Learned Over a Generation.
The high-energy presentation by Nick Leone in the closing module was a barn-burner. He drew audience attention to the fact that 2019 is the International Year of the Salmon. This initiative has the potential to be a catalyst for outreach and research that inspires a new generation to ensure the resilience of salmon and people throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
“It is not just about the fish,” emphasized Nick Leone, “it is about us and our ability to adapt to change and resiliency.”
Experience shows that decades of in-stream restoration work have not been sustainable because communities have yet to address the root causes of ‘changes of hydrology’ resulting from alterations to the landscape by the Built Environment.
So, what was Nick Leone’s key message? Reconnect hydrology and ecology: focus on root causes and integrate restorative solutions!
What Do You Wonder?
The story of Parksville 2019 is told in a magazine-style narrative titled “RE-CAP AND REFLECTIONS”.
The “re-cap and reflections” document was written for two audiences – first and foremost, for those who attended Parksville 2019 and wish to have an accessible and quotable reference document at their fingertips, so that they can share the story with others; and secondarily, for those who have heard about Parksville 2019 and are curious to learn more about the ‘story behind the story’, so that they may understand why this event represents a watershed moment for so many who were there.
About Parksville 2019
Close to 200 delegates attended this 3-day event. Parksville 2019 comprised a field day followed by a 2-day symposium. The program objectives for Parksville 2019 helped to inform and establish expectations. It was a matter of providing context and then being clear and succinct about the desired takeaways.
To provide relevance for streamkeepers, the theme for Day One was Sustainable Stream Restoration. To capture the attention of those in local government, the theme for Day Two was Restorative Land Development.
To Learn More:
Download a PDF copy of the Re-Cap and Reflections document at: https://waterbucket.ca/viw/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/05/Parksville-Symposium_re-cap-and-reflections_May2019.pdf
Download a PDF copy of the presentation by Nick Leone: BACK TO THE FUTURE: RECONNECT HYDROLOGY AND ECOLOGY
