Fonds consists of records related to Alan Austin’s activities as an educator and phycologist, including materials generated through major research projects and student projects, arranged into four series: 1. Seaweed Inventory Project; 2. Victoria Phenology Project; 3. Teaching and student material; and 4. Aquatic ecology projects. The Seaweed Inventory Project (SIP), in particular, is a valuable, detailed record and baseline survey of a substantial part of the coastline of BC, and the vegetation and biota (thus measurable on a global scale) supported at the time of the surveys done in 1972 and 1974. These data stand as a permanent record against which any coastal changes can be compared and measured. The sedentary, attached nature of coastal biota makes it particularly responsive to, and thus a sensitive indicator of changes in their environment. Forces of change include oil spills, toxic spills, runoff from land developments, marina construction, and natural catastrophic events. Series 1 has been arranged into four sub-series: SIP reports; SIP films and photographs; SIP correspondence and field notes; and SIP reference literature.

The fonds consists of monographs, scientific articles, newspaper clippings, letters, slides, photographic prints, moving images, maps and other documents. The records are arranged in 3 series, reflecting Ellis's research and teaching interests: Environmental assessments, 1969-1997; Underwater Photography of salmon, 1957-1963; Arctic Research 1952-1967.

Series consists of records related to the activities and career of Derrick Mallard, including articles and essays, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Topics include teaching at S.F.U. and environmental issues. Series also include records related to New Age Products Limited.

The fonds consists of documents pertaining to the founding and operations of the Friends of Mount Douglas Park Society. It includes research materials, administrative documents, photographs, park plans, society newsletters, and financial records.

Series consists of records related to the Mallards’ activities with the Citizens Association to Save the Environment (C.A.S.E.), on the following environmental topics and issues: agriculture, air quality, aquaculture, bovine growth hormone (BGH), biotechnology, butterflies, climate change, energy, food and nutrition, gypsy moth, Heals Gun Range (noise control), health freedom and natural medicine, nitinol, pesticide, plant breeder’s rights, Saanich Inlet, sewage, Stockholm resolutions, sustainability and growth, transportation, war and resources, water, and west coast environmental law. Materials include correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, pamphlets and brochures, posters, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and photographs of events.