The fonds consists of seven series: 1. SIP reports, 2. SIP films and photographs, 3. SIP correspondence and field notes, 4. SIP reference literature, 5. Victoria Phenology Project, 6. Teaching and student material, and 7. Aquatic ecology projects. The Seaweed Inventory Project, 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.

The records document Chambers' activities in three research projects that all attempt to reconcile the conflicts between preservation and development interests in resource management. The first project is documented extensively. The last two projects offer only a glimpse into the response of the Nazko-Kluskus Indian Band to the issues raised in the Purcell study. These papers offer valuable evidence of the continuing conflict surrounding resource management and Indian land claims in B.C., and Chambers role in attempting to find a resolution. There are three series of records that correspond to these three projects. Because original order has been lost, it has been reconstructed with reference to the functions and activities of each project. Files within each series have been arranged in chronological order. Undated documents have been placed at the back of each file.

The fonds consists of 3 drafts of manuscripts, and 11 prints. The manuscripts include: "The Adventures of Felix," 1993; an unedited version of "Practice of Technology," 1995; and "Wise dwelling: transitions from modern to ecological paradigms: narrative connections to harmony, diversity and depth," 1999. The prints were designed by Jenus Friesen for Drengson's publication Doc Forest and Blue Mountain Ecostery, published in 1993.

The fonds consists of meteorological register (1958-1973) for the Alberni (McCoy Lake) Climatological Station.

The collection consists of photographs of the ship "Dinamac," the Duffus family home, Thomas McMeekin & Sons business, Skeena River scenes, parades, and planes at Seal Cove.

The fonds consists of correspondence, manuscripts and off-prints, lecture and course notes, and research files which reflect his professional activities of teaching, research and involvement with various government economic commissions.

The collection consists of material related to environmental issues in the Elmira area, largely compiled by APT Environment, a watchdog of Uniroyal Chemical (now Chemtura Canada Company). Fonds is comprised of the following series: Uniroyal historical, background information; Newspaper clippings; Environmental organizations; Public meetings, Open house;s Uniroyal reports; Uniroyal Public Advisory Committee (UPAC)/Crompton Public Advisory Committee/Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC); Other chemical companies; Environmental Appeal Board Region of Waterloo; Government of Ontario; Research publications, papers, articles, theses; Chemicals - articles, information; Water; Fires

The fonds consists of 2 series: Photopoint monitoring project of urban creeks on southern Vancouver Island consists of a final report and photographic field data collected for Blenkinsop Creek, Colwood Creek, Latoria Creek, Leeds Creek and Swan Trestle (1998); the comprehensive water quality monitoring plan for the Kootenai River Basin of British Columbia, Montana and Idaho project consists of a final report (2000).

Fonds consists of the papers of a group of concerned citizens of Beaver Valley, which grew into the Beaver Valley Heritage Society, and the papers, reports, minutes, publications and other material of the Beaver Valley Heritage Society. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Administrative papers; Background reports; Articles and papers; Newspaper clippings; Maps; Graphic material; Beaver Valley Concerned Citizens' Group, 1975 - 1982; Beaver Valley Heritage Society.

Fonds consists of various records relating to the publication "Birds of Elgin County" (2004), including research materials, project proposal/ prospectus, correspondence and financial data, promotional materials and reviews, and two copies of the book - one unsigned softcover copy of the first printing, and one hardcover copy of the first printing signed by most but not all book contributors and members of the project coordinating committee.