CWB Target Strategy Discussion Paper – An Evolution

Evolving our Target Strategy - Discussion Paper Draft 2 May 2025

Abstract

Shortly after the Cowichan Watershed Board was founded in 2010, it established a series of aspirational “Targets” to communicate its broad goals, engage residents, and keep partners paddling in the same direction for the long trek back to watershed health. These Targets were recently updated, and despite many changes in the watershed governance landscape they remain highly valued as an organizing tool. However, the ways that the Board established to keep focus on the Targets – namely a Technical Advisory Committee and Target Working Groups – have become a challenge to maintain. This is not a bad thing! It reflects significant growth in watershed-related project funding, capacity, and authority, enabling the Board’s partners to be doing the work envisioned in those early meetings. But, it’s time to revise how we keep our eye on those Targets! This Discussion Paper is intended to start that conversation.

Targets Evolution Diagram - Cowichan Basin Water Management Plan to Today

CBWMP Actions to CWB Targets - A Correlation Chart 2019