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 […]
Lower Cowichan River Cleanup 2022
August 28th, Lower Cowichan River Clean Up, 9:30am-2pm, Mini Big House, 5536 River Road, Duncan, FREE. All welcome! Treats and a BBQ lunch will be provided for volunteers. What to bring: Appropriate footwear and a change of clothes, sun protection, water bottle, gloves, and life jackets, canoes, or anything else you may need if you […]
Xwulqw’selu / Koksilah Info Night
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 […]
Weir Ready
WEIR READYWhat’s the 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. “The weir” is actually a series of things, including a pre-existing island, a “rock filled sheet pile dam”, a boat lock and […]
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