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[Media Release]B.C. acts to protect fish in Koksilah, Upper Cowichan rivers

August 30, 2023 by Jill Thompson

Media Release –  BC Gov News. Ministry of Forests. Thursday, August 24, 2023 As extreme drought conditions continue to affect river levels on Vancouver Island, new measures to protect fish have been implemented on the Koksilah and Cowichan rivers. Effective Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, a fish population protection order temporarily restricts water use for industry […]

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Column MP Alistair McGregor: Reconciling the needs of our farmers and our wild salmon populations

August 27, 2023 by Jill Thompson

Opinion Column by MP Alistair McGregor. Published in the Cowichan Lake Gazette, Black Press Media Aug 27, 2023 On August 14th, I was graciously invited to attend the Land Keepers Society’s community information meeting at the Cowichan Hub. This meeting was about the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project, which aims to restore approximately 70 hectares of […]

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Water systems in Cowichan region in critical shape, watershed board warns.

August 3, 2023 by Jill Thompson

CWB Media briefing. Robert Barron, Citizen

Drought level currently at most extreme. By Robert Barron, Cowichan Valley Citizen, Aug 3, 2023   Facing what may be an unprecedented drought this summer as the hot and dry conditions continue in the region, the Cowichan Watershed Board said all stakeholders must come together to deal with the growing crisis. In a news conference […]

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Photos and Links from “Safeguarding XPey'” Speaker Night

March 23, 2023 by Jill Thompson

XPey' Speaker Night

Thank you to everyone who came out for our  wonderful ‘re-start’ of the Cowichan Watershed Board Speaker Series on Monday night!  Huy tseep q’u to the elders, including those who were with us in spirit, for bringing forward their concern, love, and commitment for the well-being of cedar, and to the speakers from Quw’utsun Cultural […]

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Province invests $100 million for Watershed Security Fund and co-development of watershed security strategy

March 7, 2023 by Jill Thompson

NEWS RELEASE: March 6, 2023 BC Watershed Security Coalition Victoria, B.C. Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory; Watershed groups are celebrating the BC Government’s announcement to kick start the watershed security fund with $100 million in Budget 2023.This investment formalizes the BC First Nations Water Table’s (BCFNWT) role co-managing the Watershed Security Fund and further co-development of BC ‘s watershed […]

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Fish Kill Report

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Click to read. This report details the lessons and response to the massive 2023 fish kill in Cowichan River.

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CoChairs Daniels and Segall

Click image for Board Meeting Packages. Photo of CWB Co-Chairs, Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels, CVRD Chair Kate Segall (Cowichan Tribes photo)

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  • [Cowichan Valley Citizen] Town of Lake Cowichan cuts wastewater effluent into Cowichan River as drought conditions worsen
  • [Check News] ‘Critical drought’ in Cowichan River sparks fish fears, urgent conservation measures
  • [Chek TV] ‘Critical drought’ in Cowichan River sparks fish fears, urgent conservation measures
  • MEDIA RELEASE: Cowichan Watershed Board Warns of Critical Drought Conditions

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