Editorial, Cowichan Valley Citizen, June 5 2013 A contentious issue for years, movement has finally been made in an attempt to better manage water flow into the Cowichan River. The province's deputy comptroller of water rights has decided to allow for water to be stored in the lake until July 31 – almost a month […]
Water storage changes considered for Cowichan weir
Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist, March 8, 2013 Cowichan residents are meeting with government officials today in an effort to come up with a plan to improve flows in the Cowichan River. The aim is to avert a crisis like the one that occurred last year, when low water levels left chinook salmon stuck in the […]
Drought, low water levels in river force Cowichan Tribes to halt salmon fishery
Times Colonist / Judith Lavoie / Oct 7, 2012 1:00 AM Cowichan Tribes have stopped fishing for chinook salmon because low water in the Cowichan River is preventing fish from entering the river to spawn. The fish just aren’t able to get into the river and theyre gathering in the estuary, said former band manager […]
BC Rivers Day 2012 – Film and Field Trips
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2012 Lower Cowichan River Cleanup
2nd Annual LOWER COWICHAN RIVER CLEANUP Dive In, Have Fun, Win Prizes! ~ Help keep the Cowichan River Clean ~ Opportunities for all ages and abilities both on shore and in the water Sunday, August 26th, 2012 Rodger Hunter 250-701-0143 & Darin George 250-715-0244 Click here to download the poster