Source: CBC News Vancouver, Sept 7 2023 Farmers in B.C. say they are struggling to produce hay and are being forced to reduce their herds to make ends meet, as drought conditions persist across the province. Yasmin Gandham has more on their concerns.
[CBC]Groundwater use causing tensions in Cowichan Valley
Source: CBC News Vancouver Sept 7 2023 Against a backdrop of severe drought, British Columbia is struggling to manage groundwater use. It’s water that is essential to river ecosystems but also to agriculture. Camille Vernet visited the Cowichan Valley, where the situation is creating tension in the communities that depend on the water.
[Cowichan Valley Voice] Our Rivers are a Trickle but Community Efforts are a Flood
B.C. restricts some water use, extends fishing ban amid Vancouver Island drought
Source: CTV News Vancouver Island Aug. 24, 2023 The British Columbia government is restricting water usage from the Koksilah River and its tributaries in an effort to protect fish amid ongoing drought conditions on Vancouver Island. Forests Minister Bruce Ralston signed an order Wednesday temporarily restricting industry and some farmers from using water from the river […]
Cowichan Lake River Stewardship Society host 2 launches for new book
Source: Cowichan Valley Citizen, Chadd Cawson. June 22 2023 ‘Witnessing the Water – an authentic relationship’ aims to make a splash in community Looking for the perfect colourful conservation piece for your coffee table? The Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society will be selling their 56 page, full-colour softback coffee-table book Witnessing the Water – […]
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