Editor:
There have been some recent improvements to our community’s park walk, the Sechelt Marsh. This three-acre wetland reserve is located off Wharf Avenue on the way to the Lighthouse Pub and is home to salmon fry, ducks and other bird species. The marsh is a popular spot enjoyed by locals and visitors, including families with young children, seniors, birders and nature lovers. The Sechelt Marsh is owned by the Nature Trust of BC and leased to the District of Sechelt, which subleases it to the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS).
The recently completed cement walk located near Wharf Avenue was funded by a grant from the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation and designed and constructed by Denis Turenne in order to clean up this area and facilitate access by wheelchair/scooter guests. There is still more work to do in upgrading the fence and surrounds and plans are afoot to complete these upgrades.
The attractive sign for the Sechelt Marsh was designed, constructed and installed by the District of Sechelt.
The retaining wall surrounding the bench near the new sewage treatment plant was funded by the SCNHS. This pleasing structure was installed by Victor Provenost. It is our intention to add further retaining walls in an ongoing erosion abatement program.
The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who have contributed greatly to the maintenance and upgrading of the marsh for over 38 years.
Barry Pruden, SCNHS director responsible for the Sechelt Marsh
