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Map of Water Quality Monitoring Locations in the Cowichan and Koksilah Watersheds

August 9, 2024 by Shawn DeWolfe

 Map showing locations of water quality monitoring by various organizations throughout the watershed. Click blue and red dots for more information.

[The Discourse] Cowichan weir funding announcement celebrates collaboration and partnership

April 2, 2024 by Jill Thompson

Group shot at weir March 22 2024

‘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

March 22, 2024 by Jill Thompson

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, […]

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 […]

Water Quality Attainment Sampling Report 2022-Lower Watershed and Estuary

September 21, 2023 by Jill Thompson

image - WQ samplers 2022

Executive Summary Three areas were sampled in the summer (August/September) and fall (October/November) of 2022 for an assessment of water quality. These were seven sites in the lower Koksilah River and its tributaries, nine sites in the tributaries that run directly into Cowichan Bay and nine marine sites in Cowichan Bay. The year 2022 was […]

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