Local advocates look ahead to a healthier year for Somenos Lake After a massive fish kill in August 2024, the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society hopes to secure a healthy future for the watershed. Water quality monitoring continues to be a focus of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society in 2025. Photo courtesy of Somenos Marsh Wildlife […]
[CBC News] Drought signs raise fears of another fish die-off in B.C. rivers
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 […]
[The Discourse] Cowichan weir funding announcement celebrates collaboration and partnership
‘Working together, we can adapt to these changes and ensure a more positive future for our river, our salmon, our people and future generations,’ said Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels. By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● March 28, 2024 Cowichan water advocates and elected officials gathered at Saywell Park in Lake Cowichan on March […]
[WaterCanada.Net] B.C. Supports New Weir to Keep Cowichan River Flowing
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 […]
[BC Media Release] Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
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 […]