For Immediate Release March 22, 2024 LAKE COWICHAN — B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues to flow and provide a safe and reliable water supply for people, businesses, the environment and wildlife. “Last year, the iconic Cowichan River almost […]
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 […]
[Sun FM Radio] Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024
Cowichan Lake Weir Replacement Funding in Budget 2024 By Mike Patterson Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 2024 The 2024 provincial budget includes funding to help replace the Cowichan Lake weir. During the budget speech in the legislature, BC Finance Minister Katrine Conroy announced funding for several priority infrastructure projects and programs to decrease flood risks and strengthen […]
[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 […]
[Times Colonist] Cowichan Tribes loses mentor, ‘steady voice’ with death of former chief.
Squtxulenuhw William “Chip” Seymour, who served four terms as Cowichan Tribes chief, died Monday at 73 Cindy E. Harnett about 10 hours ago Debra Toporowski, a former councillor with Cowichan Tribes, said … in his role as co-chair of the Cowichan Watershed Board, Seymour reinforced the importance of whole watershed thinking and collaborative approaches to […]
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