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 […]
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 […]
Joint News Release: Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2024 Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC DUNCAN, BC – The Cowichan Tribes First Nation, Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Cowichan Watershed Board welcome the announcement of $14 million in funding from the Province of British Columbia for the Cowichan Lake […]
[Video Link] BC Budget Announcement – Support to Rebuild Cowichan Lake Weir
BC Funding and Partnership Announced for Weir Rebuild (Click for video) “Built in the 1950’s the weir controls water flow into the Cowichan River. This has impacts on the local supply of drinking water and fish habitat, especially during drought. The Regional District and Cowichan Tribes have been calling for a rebuild and we’re proud […]
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