In Reflection: A Message from the Co-Chairs As Co-Chairs of the Cowichan Watershed Board, we are pleased to introduce this 2024 Annual Report. It reflects the shared efforts of many hands and hearts working together in service to the Quw’utsun and Xwulqw’selu watersheds. This past year has brought both significant milestones and meaningful reminders of […]
CWB Governance Manual V4 Draft
This Governance Manual was created to provide guidance on the principles, organizational structure, roles and accountability measures of the Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB). It is intended to be a living document that is revisited and revised as the Board develops over time. The first Governance Manual was created in 2010 with the inception of the […]
Koksilah Watershed Sustainability Plan Steering Committee Summary and Recommendations
This Recommendations Brief summarizes the outcomes from a 16-month scoping process undertaken by Cowichan Tribes and the Province of BC (FLNRORD) to: develop consensus decisions regarding planning in the Xwulqw’selu – Koksilah Watershed; and, scope a long-term agreement with respect to ongoing collaborative management and governance of the Watershed. It is being provided to Cowichan […]
Governance Manual Version 3
The Cowichan Watershed Board draws its strength from its foundational governance model, with Cowichan Tribes and Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) participating as equal partners and Co-Chairs steering the Board. Their partnership to advance whole-of-watershed health is also a deep commitment to moving down the path of reconciliation. The Cowichan watershed – a vital sharedresource […]
CWB Business Plan Update 2019
This business plan was developed to provide direction and guidance to Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) members and staff in terms of identifying priorities, providing strategic direction over the short and long term, identifying the resources required to do the work and evaluating progress. It includes a five year strategic plan clearly identifying priorities, an annual […]