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Interview with Ken Ashley: Ecological Impact of Flooding

November 29, 2021 by Shawn DeWolfe

Global TV  Nov 27 2021.  Ken Ashley, Director of the Rivers Institute at BCIT, discusses how flooding can carry pollutants into rivers and other waterways, and the potential long-term implications. https://globalnews.ca/video/8407187/the-impact-of-b-c-s-flooding-on-local-waterways  

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Severe flooding throughout Cowichan Region Nov 15 2021

November 29, 2021 by Shawn DeWolfe

Historic rainfalls have caused massive flooding across BC and in Cowichan Region.  Times Colonist: Flooding closes Malahat, Cowichan declares state of local emergency. Afternoon winds that followed the rain led to close to 48,000 power outages in the south Island by 4:30 p.m. Cowichan Tribes reserves were evacuated due to flooding. Read Evacuation order here.   Second […]

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Video: Quw’utsun Sta’lo Skweyul 2021

October 24, 2021 by Jill Thompson

Quw’utsun Sta’lo Skweyul (Cowichan River Day) took place on September 25th in 2021 on the shores of the Quw’utsun River, co hosted by Cowichan Tribes and the Cowichan Stewardship Roundtable. This video showcases a few highlights and speakers from the day. Produced by Shaw TV.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od1piYO-W6g  

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Salmon Sightings Sought in Somenos!

October 15, 2021 by Jill Thompson

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Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is looking for your help to monitor spawning salmon activity in the Somenos watershed.  Click here for details: Somenos Salmon Sightings Contest 2021

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Lower Cowichan River Cleanup 2021

July 23, 2021 by Jill Thompson

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Lower Cowichan River Cleanup will be held on Sunday Aug 22 2021. Hope to see you there!

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