In addition to his work as a founding partner Falkirk Environmental Consultants, which focuses on environmental science, resource, and infrastructural fields, Michael McPhie has also won an award for Top 40 Under 40 in Business Leadership in 2008 and 2009. In his spare time, Michael McPhie can also be found boating, particularly in the San Juan Islands and the Gulf Coast Islands.
Boating in the Gulf Islands gives way a to a number of distinct sights and activities from fishing to exotic gardens to beautiful beaches. One large draw of boating in the Gulf Coast Islands is the salmon fishing. With varieties that have runs throughout the year, the salmon season starts in February with Chinook Salmon. The Coho and Pink Salmon varieties begin to show up later in the year, usually around August. It is best to check with local governments for their fishing rules and regulations.
For those uninterested in fishing, there is also Butchart Garden, a 55-acre garden. Coming from Mediterranean, Japanese, and Italian influences, the garden has over 900 different species of plants. The Gulf Islands also have a number of beaches to relax for the day or camp out at night that are only accessible by boat. One such island, Cabbage Island, is known for its remote beauty as a part of the Gulf Island National Park Reserve. It has five different campsites and is home to bird species such as oystercatchers and bald eagles.
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