In response to local concerns in the Cowichan watershed including salmon survival, drought, flooding and water quality, the Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) is seeking to take on increasing involvement in and responsibilities for its governance. The Board is working on an incremental partnership approach with current decision-makers to develop a model of local watershed co-governance […]
Statement on Watershed Protection and Cowichan Watershed Board
BC Legislature, Sonia Furstenau MLA, 02 Nov 2017 Today, I spoke in the house to recognize the Cowichan Watershed Board. Cowichan has been identified by the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance as a candidate for a watershed governance pilot project – in large part due to the work of the Cowichan Watershed Board and many […]
Cowichan Water Use Plan – Open House
Invitation to a Public Open House Date: Monday, October 23 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Presentation at 7:00 pm Location: Youbou Hall, 8550 Hemlock St., Youbou Cowichan Water Use Plan is being initiated with residents, businesses and community groups in the Cowichan Valley to explore opportunities to better ensure water […]
Dry Koksilah River threatens fish in Cowichan Valley
Sarah Simpson, Cowichan Valley Citizen, 05 Sep 2017 The Koksilah River is in trouble, with low flows threatening fish populations. The provincial government has announced a level 3 drought rating and is calling for voluntary 30 per cent water-use reductions for residents of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands as temperatures continue to soar. Of […]
Islanders urged to conserve water
Information Bulletin, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, 01 Sep 2017 With weather conditions expected to remain warm and dry in the coming week, dropping water levels have prompted the Province to announce a Level 3 drought rating for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Level 3 drought conditions call for […]
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