Media Release: March 21, 2017 WORLD WATER DAY “World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home…” (UN Water, https://www.worldwaterday.org/) (Duncan, BC) As communities across the globe recognize UN World Water […]
Blue Green Algae Blooms – Quamichan Lake
Public Notice, Municipality of North Cowichan, October 24, 2016 The Municipality of North Cowichan is advising the public of a blue-green algae bloom at Quamichan Lake near Art Mann Park. Lake visitors are advised to avoid areas near the visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum on the lakes. Pet owners are advised to […]
Climate change threatens survival of Cowichan River
David Anderson, Vancouver Sun, September 23, 2106 During my time as federal Environment and Fisheries Minister I experienced firsthand how climate change was affecting Canada’s environment. It is by far the most critical challenge that governments of the world are facing. It is not a problem for those living far away or a problem for […]
Catalyst completes pump installation at Cowichan Lake weir
Lake Cowichan Gazette / James Goldie / Sep. 26, 2016 12:00 p.m. Twenty pumps are now underwater at the weir, installed and ready to go, which leaves one big question: will it be necessary to turn them on? Last week, crews were hard at work installing the equipment that will ensure water flow over the […]
20 pumps going in Lake Cowichan to maintain river level during drought
Carla Wilson, Times Colonist, August 26, 2016 Catalyst Paper is installing a $500,000 pump system in Lake Cowichan to maintain minimum water levels required in the Cowichan River. It’s the first time that the company has turned to pumps. It comes as the lake, which feeds the river, faces what has been deemed the worst […]
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