Dive in for a 5-minute peek at some impressive progress made this year to safeguard and restore the Cowichan-Koksilah watershed. Click here.
Water Quality Analysis – Request for Expressions of Interest
The Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified scientists or knowledge holders in the Cowichan Valley, with demonstrated understanding of watershed ecosystems and fish habitat, and with experience analyzing complex scientific data and writing technical reports to Provide the CWB with a 2022 Water Quality Attainment Report.Please download the Full Request […]
Comment: Drought renews urgency for action on Cowichan Lake Weir
A commentary by the co-chairs of the Cowichan Watershed Board. Lydia Hwitsum is Cowichan Tribes chief and Lori Iannidinardo is Cowichan Valley Regional District chair. Lydia Hwitsum, Lori Iannidinardo Oct 21, 2022 4:28 AM Victoria Times Colonist After several drought-stricken summers, this year’s cold, rainy spring was met with a sigh of relief […]
The Narwhal: 9 things that could have been done to prevent the Sunshine Coast’s state of emergency
The severe drought on the Sunshine Coast is no surprise to many who have been trying to raise awareness about water issues for years. Here are some of the solutions on the table. Read the article here. By Stephanie Wood Oct. 21, 2022 Deborah Curran, executive director of the Environmental Law Centre, said B.C. needs to be […]
Op-ed: Our relationship with water needs to change
By Shannon Waters October 18, 2022, Business Intelligence for BC Severe drought. We are increasingly familiar with what this means in British Columbia. Sechelt’s primary water source has completely dried up. Tens of thousands of salmon died in Heiltsuk Territory when Neekas Creek dried up. Concern and grief are mounting. And now we wait, with […]
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