Brenna Owen, Vancouver, The Canadian Press April 10, 2024 Growing up on a ranch in the Columbia River Valley, water has always been part of Kat Hartwig’s life, and over the years, she’s noticed changes. Marshy areas her family used for irrigation or watering cattle are dry, wetlands are becoming “crunchy” rather than spongy underfoot, […]
[The Discourse] Cowichan weir funding announcement celebrates collaboration and partnership
‘Working together, we can adapt to these changes and ensure a more positive future for our river, our salmon, our people and future generations,’ said Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels. By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● March 28, 2024 Cowichan water advocates and elected officials gathered at Saywell Park in Lake Cowichan on March […]
[BC Media Release] Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
For Immediate Release March 22, 2024 Office of the Premier Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship 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, […]
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 […]
Government of Canada announces UNESCO endorsement for British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund project
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada News release February 21, 2024 Victoria, British Columbia – Pacific salmon hold tremendous value for natural ecosystems, cultural and spiritual practices, jobs and income, and recreational enjoyment along the coast and inland watersheds of British Columbia. The province’s coastal estuaries, where freshwater and ocean water meet, are especially vital habitat to […]
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