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26-572: The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) and the Capital Regional District (CRD) purchased the Sooke Potholes property from private owners in 2005 and 2007. The two organizations work together to manage, plan and develop the park's resources. The 67-site Spring Salmon Place Campground (KWL-UCHUN), located at the northern end of the park, is operated seasonally by the T'Sou-ke Nation . The smaller Sooke Potholes Provincial Park abuts

52-497: A 25-acre (100,000 m ) island near Nanaimo , was The Land Conservancy's first acquisition. It is important habitat for Steller sea lions and several migratory bird species. The property has since been transferred to The Nature Trust of British Columbia for continued stewardship. Music star Nelly Furtado has been a strong supporter of the work of the TLC. The Land Conservancy first contacted Furtado when they discovered her interest in

78-412: A colorful and complex plumage pattern. The head and neck are dark slate blue with a large white crescent marking in front of the eye that extends up to the crest, a small round dot behind the eye, and a larger oval spot down the side of the neck. A black crown stripe runs over the top of the head, with chestnut patches on either side. A black-bordered white collar separates the head from the breast. The body

104-450: A lot of air within them. This is vital for insulating such small bodies against the chilly waters they ply. It also makes them exceptionally buoyant, making them bounce like corks after dives. Harlequin ducks adhere to a monogamous mating system, during their winter mating season will form multi-year pair bonds, though the males rarely participate in paternal care. Young ducks begin courtship in their first winter, females will find success by

130-673: A plan consistent with TLC’s conservancy mandate and its objective to repay creditors to the greatest extent possible. The CCAA process is conducted under the review of an independent, court appointed monitor and under the supervision of a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. On April 2, 2015, The Supreme Court of B.C. approved the Plan of Arrangement and Compromise as agreed upon by The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and its creditors. The Court-approved Plan of Arrangement will see secured creditors paid in full, have their secured debt assumed by

156-496: A third party, or receive the mortgaged property in settlement of their secured debt, within six months. Unsecured creditors will receive payouts of the fullest extent possible in multiple tranches. TLC’s Plan contains a multi-faceted approach to eliminating the debt. It includes innovative approaches such as density transfers, specified donations, heritage revitalization agreements, mortgage transfers, and partnership agreements with other Land Trusts and Societies. The transfers will see

182-593: Is a not-for-profit , charitable land trust based in British Columbia , Canada. The purpose of the Society is to protect plants, animals, natural communities and landscape features that represent diversity of life on earth, by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive, and to protect areas of scientific, historical, cultural, scenic or compatible recreation value. This is accomplished by acquiring protective control of these lands and waters through ownership of

208-545: Is a small sea duck . It takes its name from Harlequin (Italian Arlecchino, French Arlequin ), a colourfully dressed character in Commedia dell'arte . The species name comes from the Latin word "histrio", meaning "actor". In North America it is also known as lords and ladies . Other names include painted duck , totem pole duck , rock duck , glacier duck , mountain duck , white-eyed diver , squeaker and blue streak . In 1747

234-499: Is from Latin and means "theatrical" or "like a harlequin" ( histrio means "actor"). Two prehistoric harlequin ducks have been described from fossils , although both were initially placed in a distinct genus: Histrionicus shotwelli is known from Middle to Late Miocene deposits of Oregon , United States and was considered to form a distinct monotypic genus, Ocyplonessa . Histrionicus ceruttii , which lived in California during

260-420: Is largely a lighter slate blue with chestnut sides. A black-bordered white bar divides the breast vertically from the sides. The tail is black, long and pointed. The speculum is metallic blue. The inner secondary feathers are white and form white markings over the back when folded. The bill is blue-grey and the eye is reddish. Adult females are less colourful, with brownish-grey plumage with three white patches on

286-438: Is named for are the result of glacial action around 15,000 years ago. Ice melt from receding glaciers left boulders that then, in concert with rushing waters, carved "potholes" into the sandstone of the river valley. The area is within the traditional lands of the T'sou-ke Nation. Following European colonization in the nineteenth century, the land was used for farming, fishing, mining, and logging, and later for recreation. Much of

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312-572: Is to protect and restore the biological diversity of British Columbia for present and future generations through action and education The Land Conservancy draws much of its finances from membership revenue. It is operated by both paid staff and a large network of volunteers. It has an office in Victoria . TLC was formed in 1997 with the help of Briony Penn . TLC has strong influences from The National Trust of England, Ireland and Wales, with whom it partakes in staff exchanges. South Winchelsea Island,

338-714: The Sooke Potholes , a place she used to enjoy as a child. The singer has been involved in the campaign to protect and promote the area ever since. In 2015, TLC transferred the three parcels it continued to own at the Sooke Potholes to the Capital Regional District (CRD) to become public parkland. The harlequin duck is the symbol of the Land Conservancy of British Columbia. The harlequin ranges throughout BC, from rocky coastal shores and islets to turbulent inland mountain creeks and calm lakes. A vulnerable species,

364-498: The tenth edition , he placed the harlequin duck with the ducks, geese and swans in the genus Anas . Linnaeus included a brief description, coined the binomial name Anas histrionica and cited Edwards' work. The harlequin duck is now the only species placed in the genus Histrionicus that was introduced in 1828 by the French naturalist René Lesson . The species is monotypic : no subspecies are recognised. The name histrionicus

390-526: The Atlantic and Pacific coasts. They are very rare migrants to western Europe . The eastern North American population is declining and is considered endangered. Possible causes include loss of habitat due to hydroelectric projects and loss of life due to oil spills near coastal areas. These birds feed by swimming under water or diving. They also dabble. They eat molluscs , crustaceans and insects . Harlequins have smooth, densely packed feathers that trap

416-550: The English naturalist George Edwards included an illustration and a description of the harlequin duck in the second volume of his A Natural History of Uncommon Birds . He used the English name "The Dusky and Spotted Duck". Edwards based his hand-coloured etching on a preserved specimen that had been brought to London from Newfoundland in eastern Canada. When in 1758 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus updated his Systema Naturae for

442-583: The Late Pliocene , was at first taken to be a species of the related genus Melanitta . The species is traditionally considered monotypic. The Eastern and Western populations are sometimes recognized as two different subspecies, the Eastern race being the nominate H. histrionicus histrionicus , and the Western race as H. h. pacificus , but there has been doubt on the validity of this taxon. Adult breeding males have

468-650: The conclusion of its time under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). In a supportive vote, creditors approved the non-profit’s POA and subsequent exiting of creditor protection. The Land Conservancy accomplishes its work through the use of covenants , land purchases, long-term leases and agreements with local and provincial governments. The land assets of the TLC are valued at over $ 30 million. TLC-owned properties include: TLC's Conservation Covenants include: Harlequin duck The harlequin duck ( Histrionicus histrionicus )

494-525: The harlequin population is endangered due to habitat loss and degradation. The plucky harlequin is said to be an inspiration for the TLC to persevere in overcoming their obstacles. On October 7, 2013, TLC filed for protection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to definitively resolve the organization’s long-standing financial problems. Under CCAA, TLC is working with land consultants to assess all properties and develop

520-482: The head: a round spot behind the eye, a larger patch from the eye to the bill and a small spot above the eye. Their breeding habitat is cold fast moving streams in north-western and north-eastern North America , Greenland , Iceland and eastern Russia . The nest is usually located in a well-concealed location on the ground near a stream. They are usually found near pounding surf and white water. They are short distance migrants and most winter near rocky shorelines on

546-455: The land or conservation covenants . As of 2024, TLC protects 9 properties and 250 conservation covenants across BC, comprising more than 15,000 acres. The Land Conservancy achieves its conservation objectives by working in a non-confrontational, businesslike manner. TLC works with many partners, all levels of government, other agencies, businesses, community groups and individuals to ensure the broadest support for its activities. The goal of TLC

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572-512: The original donor’s intentions upheld and TLC's sites protected. In an effort to stave off bankruptcy, the Conservancy entered into a sale agreement for property containing the architecturally and historically significant B.C. Binning house in Victoria. In January 2014, a B.C. court blocked the sale. The house has been returned to the original estate and is no longer owned by TLC. The Conservancy

598-538: The park area was part of the failed Deertrail Resort development, which was proposed in the 1980s. The remains of one of the resort structures can be found in the park. 48°25′41″N 123°42′43″W  /  48.428°N 123.712°W  / 48.428; -123.712 This article about a location on the Coast of British Columbia , Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . The Land Conservancy The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC)

624-412: The second year, yet the males will rarely form a persistent bond before their fourth winter. Harlequin males will have an alternate plumage during this winter mating season. Both female and male harlequins exercise mate choice preference and pair-bond defense, to demonstrate fidelity to their partner. Either partner is able to divorce the pair-bond to pursue a higher-quality option, however this behavior

650-589: The southern boundary of the regional park. The westernmost portion of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail can be accessed from the park. The Sooke Flowline , constructed in 1915, snakes through the nearby hills around the Sooke Potholes and travels all the way to the Humpback Reservoir near Mt. Wells Regional Park. It can be found east of the Sooke River. The geologic formations that the park

676-547: Was also looking for a buyer for its Keating Farm Property in 2014. On March 4, 2014, the Supreme Court of B.C. approved the sale of Keating Farm to Georgios and Rebecca Papadopoulos, who have plans to restore the old farm house and work with tenant farmers to continue farming the land currently in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). On December 2, 2016, TLC held its final meeting with creditors to seek approval of its revised Plan of Arrangement and Compromise (POA) and

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