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[CBC News] Drought signs raise fears of another fish die-off in B.C. rivers

May 8, 2024 by Jill Thompson

Project 84,000. Photo by Jennifer Shepherd

Range of species across province struggled with warm water, low stream flows in 2023. Biologists fear a repeat Nono Shen · The Canadian Press May 8, 2024   Crayon rubbings form part of Project 84,000, an art project and environmental awareness campaign that honours thousands of steelhead, trout and other fish that died in the […]

Filed Under: Library, Media, News, Salmon Sustainability Target

[WaterCanada.Net] B.C. Supports New Weir to Keep Cowichan River Flowing

April 2, 2024 by Jill Thompson

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DUNCAN, BC – B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues to flow and provide a safe and reliable water supply for people, businesses, the environment and wildlife. “Last year, the iconic Cowichan River almost dried up as B.C. experienced record […]

Filed Under: content, Library, Media, News, Water Supply Target, Weir Ready

[Lake Cowichan Gazette] Premier visits Lake Cowichan to celebrate funding for new weir

March 22, 2024 by Communications Staff

“It takes a village to raise a weir,” B.C. Premier David Eby told a crowd of politicians, dignitaries and guests who gathered at Lake Cowichan’s Saywell Park on March 22 to celebrate the $14 million the province committed to in its 2024 provincial budget to help pay for the long-sought replacement of the Cowichan Lake […]

Filed Under: content, Library, Media, News, Weir Ready

[BC Media Release] Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing

March 22, 2024 by Jill Thompson

For Immediate Release March 22, 2024 LAKE COWICHAN — B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues to flow and provide a safe and reliable water supply for people, businesses, the environment and wildlife. “Last year, the iconic Cowichan River almost […]

Filed Under: Fish & Flows Working Group, Media, News, Resources, Water Supply Target, Weir Ready Tagged With: Salmon, Weir

[Sun FM Radio] Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024

February 22, 2024 by Jill Thompson

Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024 By Mike Patterson Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 2024 The 2024 provincial budget includes funding to help replace the Cowichan Lake weir.  During the budget speech in the legislature, BC Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced funding for several priority infrastructure projects and programs to decrease flood risks and strengthen […]

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