Tanis Gower, Vancouver Sun, June 1, 2016 Will we be sucked dry? This spring, officials in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island had to make some hard decisions about water. Without an early intervention, the Cowichan River was at risk of drying up. An emergency decision was made to start holding back lake water, and […]
Very dry drought rating for Vancouver Island; reservoir cushions Victoria
Amy Smart, Times Colonist, May 30, 2016 The province is urging Vancouver Islanders and Gulf Islanders to conserve water, as most rivers and streams are experiencing very low flows, although Greater Victoria’s large reservoir puts the region in better shape. Wth a “very dry” Level 3 drought declared, the province is calling for a voluntary […]
2016 Drought Update
Cowichan Watershed Board, May 28, 2016 (Duncan, BC) Due to a very warm dry spring, the Cowichan Watershed is experiencing the lowest water levels ever witnessed at this time. While we started the year with a healthier snowpack, the warm April weather melted it quickly. We depend on the weir on Lake Cowichan to capture […]
Water levels dangerously low in Cowichan Valley
Robert Barron, Cowichan Valley Citizen, May 27, 2016 Unlike much of the rest of Vancouver Island, the Cowichan region is already experiencing drought conditions. As of the middle of May, the region is at Level 3, or “very dry”, drought conditions, according to an analysis conducted by the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The analysis, prepared […]
Connecting the Dots & Honouring Rodger Hunter
Grand Opening: Connecting the Dots – Cowichan and Koksilah Watershed Exhibit Honour Cowichan Watershed Board Co-ordinator, Rodger Hunter Friday, Apri. 29, 5:00 – 7:30 pm Cowican Estuary Nature Centre
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