Town of Lake Cowichan cuts wastewater effluent into Cowichan River as drought conditions worsen Robert Barron Jul 14, 2025 2:48 PM The Cowichan Watershed Board is warning that conditions in the Cowichan River could be as bad, or worse, this summer than in 2023 when more than 84,000 fish died. (Citizen file photo)(Citizen file photo) […]
[Chek TV] ‘Critical drought’ in Cowichan River sparks fish fears, urgent conservation measures
Chek TV Interviews with Tom Rutherford, Cowichan Watershed Board Strategic Priorities Director, and BC Minister Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, regarding drought and water scarcity impacts on the health of our waterways. Jeff Lawrence, July 14, 2025 Watch: https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/AD9ACyjp
MEDIA RELEASE: Cowichan Watershed Board Warns of Critical Drought Conditions
July 14 2025 […]
[Times Colonist] Comment: Let’s give a dam for Vancouver Island’s only heritage river
Before colonial impacts, this river hosted salmon so abundant that it is said that, at times, one could walk across it on their backs. Sulsulxumaat Cindy Daniels and Kate Segall A commentary. Sulsulxumaat Cindy Daniels is Chief of Cowichan Tribes and Kate Segall is chair of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, director for Area A […]
Why BC Needs Watershed Boards
A watershed board is a community-led organization responsible for managing and protecting local water resources. These boards help reduce conflicts over water use and bring together diverse stakeholders to address challenges like drought, pollution, and resource management. Despite having an abundance of rivers, lakes, and streams, British Columbia is one of the few provinces without […]
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