Big waves measuring 20ft or 6m tall barrelled into the west coast of Vancouver Island earlier this month. The sun was out as well, giving them a beautiful blue-green colour. It almost looked like Hawaii! Seagulls surfed the sky above, providing a sense of scale. All in all, it was one of the most breathtaking days I’ve ever spent at the ocean! Fine art prints are available here: www.tjwatt.com/prints. If you don’t see the image you’re looking for, just shoot me an email at: prints@tjwatt.com and we’ll get it sorted out!

Nice to start the year off with some good news! It looks like the amazing McKelvie Valley near Tahsis will be protected from logging! Congrats to Mayor Martin Davis, the village of Tahsis, and everyone who advocated for its protection over the years. See the news article with details here.

Located in Mowachaht/Muchalaht territory, the McKelvie is the last intact watershed in the Tahsis region and is home to incredible old-growth forests, important wildlife habitat, and is the source of drinking water for the community. Western Forest Products had previously planned to blast roads and clearcut vast swaths of the valley, as highlighted in our 2019 Community Spotlight video below.

It's a great feeling to know that this beautiful area will now remain pristine for years to come and that public efforts and advocacy can and do make a difference!

Big Waves - West Coast Van Isle 2021

McKelvie Valley near Tahsis to be Protected from Logging