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Water storage changes considered for Cowichan weir

March 11, 2013 by Jill Thompson

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 […]

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Drought, low water levels in river force Cowichan Tribes to halt salmon fishery

October 7, 2012 by Shawn DeWolfe

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 they’re gathering in the estuary,” said former band manager […]

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BC Rivers Day 2012 – Film and Field Trips

September 20, 2012 by Jill Thompson

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2012 Lower Cowichan River Cleanup

August 15, 2012 by Jill Thompson

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

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Annual clean-up of Cowichan River goes to two-day, weir-to-bay event

August 10, 2012 by Jill Thompson

Lexi Bainas, Citizen, August 10, 2012 The old lady is getting a real facelift this summer. The annual Cowichan River cleanup is being officially expanded to become a two-day event. Starting with a big effort in Lake Cowichan Saturday, Aug. 25, the work will continue Sunday, Aug. 26 along the eastern portions down to Cowichan […]

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Fish Kill Report

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