By Norimitsu Onishi The New York Times Re-published in The Seattle Times, August 30, 2023 COWICHAN VALLEY, British Columbia — The salmon were once so plentiful in the river that old-timers talk about having been able to cross on the backs of fish so thick they were like steppingstones. Such was the renown of the […]
As river levels drop, people on Vancouver Island say a weir would help them adapt.
Cowichan Tribes, local governments call on province to help fund project. CBC News · Posted: Jul 22, 2023 People in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island say they have a “shovel-ready” solution to frighteningly low river levels — but they need the province to cough up funding. Lydia Hwitsum, elected chief of Cowichan Tribes, is […]
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 […]
[Chek TV] Dozens gather for community-wide clean up along the Cowichan River
WATCH: A clean-up along the Cowichan River is part of an annual event aimed at preserving the waterway for future generations. Ceilidh Millar reports. Dozens gathered in Duncan on Sunday morning to clean up their backyard and the river that runs through it. “This is a heritage river that is going directly into our oceans,” […]
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