WEIR READY – FAQFrequently Asked QuestionsLast updated August 2022 – stay tuned for updates here and at cowichanlakeweir.ca. Here are some of the questions received by the Cowichan Watershed Board, with replies from Strategic Priorities Director, Tom Rutherford (tom@cowichanwatershedboard.ca).Why do we need a new weir? The changing climate means that low flow conditions are occurring about […]
Speakers Series: Dr. Shannon Waters on Mon April 17th 7pm
Our Ecosystem is our Health System Join us for an evening with Dr. Waters as she intertwines Western and Indigenous knowledge concerning the interconnections between human health and our environments. Shannon will relate her experiences and research as a family doctor, Medical Health Officer, and indigenous community member, guided by the Quw’utsun teachings: Hwialasmut tu […]
River Cleanup
RIVER CLEANUP2024 Photo GalleryCelebrating another successful river clean up! Huy tseep q’u siem (thank you) to all of the community volunteers, partners and sponsors who participated in our 14th annual Lower River Clean Up to welcome the salmon home on August 25th! Every year this heartwarming event removes truck-loads of garbage from the beating heart […]
Koksilah Watershed
Koksilah WatershedThe Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) Watershed is central to the identity of the Quw’utsun Mustimuhw. A prominent, multi-summit ridge named Hwsalu-utsum (Koksilah Ridge), is central to Quw’utsun Origin stories. Hwsalu-utsum is where the first man, Syalutsa, fell from the sky. Hwsalu-utsum is the origin or headwaters of several tributaries that flow into the Koksilah River, including […]
Comment: Drought renews urgency for action on Cowichan Lake Weir
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 […]
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