CWB Business Plan Update 2023-2025

This Plan provides an overview of how the Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) will continue to lead, support, and maintain momentum on key areas of impact identified in the 5-Year Priorities for Watershed Health in the Cowichan/Koksilah Watershed (established in 2020).

1. Just Add Water: Working towards solutions to low flows in the Koksilah and Cowichan Rivers.
2. Achieving our Targets: Facilitating collaboration and action on the Cowichan Watershed Board Targets for Healthy Watersheds.
3. Building Partnerships: Supporting co-leadership of local and Indigenous governance, cross jurisdictional collaboration, and public engagement for watershed health.
4. Watershed Knowledge and Understanding: Sharing watershed information, filling knowledge gaps, and engaging our community in the work of our watershed.

A financial plan to support these priorities for the health of the watershed and its residents is supported by a 3-year financial forecast informed by historical, current, and anticipated funding arrangements that includes both core contribution funding from our Partners, and project funding.

Annual business planning takes place in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, with engagement on the priorities with the Board and an associated budget reviewed by the Cowichan Watershed Society. The Leadership Team (new in 2022) also supports staff in reviewing the plan, with presentation to our Partners in March/April.

Feedback is always welcome. Please write to [email protected].

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