Precipitation in the Cowichan Watershed in winter has historically been in the form of rain and snow. In higher mountain areas surrounding Cowichan Lake, the snowpack that builds through the winter is a reservoir of water that augments the capacity of the lake, and contributes significantly and critically to the lake in spring and summer. […]

John McKinley, Cowichan News Leader, July 16 2014 A caped crusader has emerged to save Cowichan from the clutches of this summer's drought. The kickoff to the Cowichan Water Challenge Saturday was interrupted by the arrival of a hero clad in blue tights. No, Phil Kent wasn't doing his Clark Kent imitation, it was Water […]

NEWS RELEASE July 6, 2014 For Immediate Release Community Leaders Meet to Address Drought On Thursday July 3, Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) hosted a meeting of community leaders and key stakeholders to discuss actions and options for responding to current drought conditions in the area. Local government staff and senior staff, MLA Doug Routley, Tim […]

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