Downstream
The Discourse’s community members tell us that they are very concerned about threats to Cowichan water systems, including droughts, flooding, logging, development, pollution and climate change. That’s why we’re investigating how the Quw’utsun and Xwulqw’selu watersheds have changed, and what solutions exist for a healthy and resilient future.
Join us Sunday, April 2 to discuss solutions for women’s health.
First Nations and federal government sign MOU to co-manage proposed MPA in 133,019-square-km section of the Pacific.
The Discourse held an event about watershed solutions. Here’s some of what we learned.
Join us on Monday, Jan. 30 to discuss solutions for the Cowichan and Koksilah watersheds.
The story of the Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ (Cowichan River) goes back well before the first Quw’utsun ancestor, writes Jared Qwustenuxun Williams.
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams shares an Indigenous perspective on Cowichan land, trees and water.
All hope isn’t lost to restore the deteriorated watershed, says Paul Gowland, president of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.
Volunteers removed 1,700 kilograms of garbage from the riverbank at this year’s Lower Cowichan River Cleanup.
A group of citizen volunteers is mobilizing to explore connections and create solutions for the Koksilah watershed.