A baseline for plastic particles contamination in an anthropogenic-influenced estuary. [Date unknown – approx. 2024] Abstract Documenting the prevalence of microplastics in marine-coastal ecosystems serves as a first step towards understanding their impacts and risks presented to higher trophic levels. Estuaries exist at the interface between freshwater and marine systems, and provide habitats for a […]
Project Updates for the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project
Phase 1 Update August 2023: Phase 1 of the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project is complete. This phase focused on the removal of remnant agricultural berms bordering the Koksilah Marsh, adjacent to Westcan Terminal Road (Figure 1) as the first step towards restoring crucial estuary habitat. Link to full update: https://www.estuaryresilience.ca/project-updates/
Developing a Water Use Plan for the Cowichan Watershed
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), Cowichan Tribes, the Cowichan Watershed Board, and Catalyst Paper have partnered together to initiate a community planning process that will explore future water use needs alongside a range of different potential water supply and storage options. The goal is to seek agreement on a long-term solution to better ensure water […]
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 […]
Cowichan River: A Summary of Historical Disturbances, Water Use Pressures and Streamflow Trends
Pike et al_2017-05_CowichanRiver_Disturbances_PressuresTrend By Robin Pike, Emilia Young, Jonathan Goetz, and Dave Spittlehouse Water Science Series. WSS2017‐05. Prov. B.C., Victoria BC ISBN: 978‐0‐7726‐7178 The Water Science Series are scientific technical reports relating to the understanding and management of B.C.’s water resources. The series communicates scientific knowledge gained through water science programs across B.C. government, as […]
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