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News Release: Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC

February 23, 2024 by Jill Thompson

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

February 21, 2024 by Jill Thompson

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 […]

Pacific Salmon Action Dialogue #6: Made in BC Salmon Recovery Model, Tom Rutherford

February 15, 2024 by Jill Thompson

Webpage with link to recordings.

Session 6: Made in BC Salmon Recovery Model February 5th, 2024 – Building on the 3-scale collaborative model discussion, the team has undertaken a deep dive into the Washington State model inner-workings and developed a report, including recommendations for a ‘Made in BC Salmon Recovery Model’. Welcome Remarks: Jordan Point & Michael Meneer ‘A made […]

2023 Year in Review

December 22, 2023 by Jill Thompson

We have compiled a list of the 10 most memorable aspects of our work this year – both highs and lows – and a slideshow of photos from the year. Click here for 4 min Slideshow Click here for 2 page Reflection Please reflect with us, and join us in our commitment and hope for […]

Why “Weir” Ready: with Chris Morley

April 27, 2023 by Shawn DeWolfe

Originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen Nov. 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. / COLUMNISTS/ OPINION Why “Weir” Ready This is part five of a feature series by the Cowichan Watershed Board delving into the question of how the Cowichan River’s low water flows affect residents in our community, and why more and more people are […]

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