For Immediate Release March 22, 2024 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, the environment and wildlife. “Last year, the iconic Cowichan River almost […]
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 […]
Why “Weir” Ready: with Chris Morley
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 […]
Why “Weir” Ready: with Rick Bryan
Originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen Oct. 7, 2019 12:00 a.m. / COLUMNISTS/ OPINION Why “Weir” Ready This is part four 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 […]
Why “Weir” Ready: with Diana Gunderson
Originally published in the Cowichan Valley Citizen Sep. 29, 2019 3:00 p.m. / COLUMNISTS/ OPINION Why “Weir” Ready This is part three 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 […]