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 […]
[The Discourse] Local advocates look ahead to a healthier year for Somenos Lake
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 […]
Critical Waters: The Urgent Fight to Save Cowichan’s Fish
Ashley van der Pouw Kraan August 21, 2024 Chinook salmon. Photo by Dave Alan. It was while hiking in Yoho National Park that Tom’s phone began to explode with messages. He and his son had been enjoying the scenic trails, taking in the unique beauty of the landscape. Puzzled, Tom, the Strategic Priorities Director at […]
[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 […]
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