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Koksilah Low Flow

Koksilah Watershed PlanSummer flows in the Koksilah River have been exceptionally low in recent years at times when demand for water is the greatest. This threatens the survival of resident and anadromous salmonid species and the aquatic ecosystem. In the winter, extreme flooding is an increasing issue, endangering homes in the lower watershed, and further […]

Comment: Drought renews urgency for action on Cowichan Lake Weir

October 21, 2022 by Jill Thompson

A commentary by the co-chairs of the Cowichan Watershed Board. Lydia Hwitsum is Cowichan Tribes chief and Lori Iannidinardo is Cowichan Valley Regional District chair. Lydia Hwitsum, Lori Iannidinardo Oct 21, 2022 4:28 AM Victoria Times Colonist After several drought-stricken summers, this year’s cold, rainy spring was met with a sigh of relief by those […]

Filed Under: Documents, Resources, Water Supply Target, Weir Ready

Xwulqw’selu / Koksilah Info Night

June 7, 2022 by Jill Thompson

Come out and learn something new about where you live.   Koksilah Watershed Community Info Night — Sharing Science and Recommendations from the 2021 Twinned Watershed Study   Informative presentations will be provided by the project leaders for Environmental Flows, Fish Habitat, and Riparian Vegetation field studies that were conducted by local people in the lower […]

Filed Under: Speaker Series, Twinned Watershed, Twinned Watershed Project

Weir Ready

WEIR READYWhat’s a Weir? In the 1950’s, a 97 cm high weir was built at Cowichan Lake to store enough water so that Cowichan River flows could be sustained throughout the dry season. It is a cement structure, spanning the lake at the head of the river, and includes a boat lock and several ‘spill […]

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