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2017 Cowichan Lake and River Cleanup

August 15, 2017 by Jill Thompson

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Free Micro Drip Irrigation Workshops

June 28, 2017 by Jill Thompson

Grow Low Flow! Are you thinking of installing an irrigation system? Want to know more? One of these free knowledge-packed workshops is for you! The free introductions to Micro / Drip Irrigation are presented by the Cowichan Watershed Board in partnership with the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the District of North Cowichan. The workshops […]

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World Water Day 2017

March 21, 2017 by Jill Thompson

Media Release: March 21, 2017 WORLD WATER DAY “World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home…”  (UN Water, https://www.worldwaterday.org/) (Duncan, BC) As communities across the globe recognize UN World Water […]

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Blue Green Algae Blooms – Quamichan Lake

November 5, 2016 by Jill Thompson

Public Notice, Municipality of North Cowichan, October 24, 2016 The Municipality of North Cowichan is advising the public of a blue-green algae bloom at Quamichan Lake near Art Mann Park. Lake visitors are advised to avoid areas near the visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the lakes. Pet owners are advised to […]

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Climate change threatens survival of Cowichan River

September 26, 2016 by Jill Thompson

Rescuing salmon from a dry tributary of the Cowichan River

David Anderson, Vancouver Sun, September 23, 2106 During my time as federal Environment and Fisheries Minister I experienced firsthand how climate change was affecting Canada’s environment.  It is by far the most critical challenge that governments of the world are facing. It is not a problem for those living far away or a problem for […]

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