Environment

The Koksilah River, raging near the Kinsol Trestle earlier this month. Photo credit: Swarn Hardy
Construction workers put finishing touches on new homes near Berkey’s Corner in North Cowichan. Jacqueline Ronson/The Discourse Cowichan

We hear you. The Cowichan Valley’s natural environment is a big part of what makes this place special. But the Cowichan environment is changing. You’ve told us your concerns about water, flooding, fire, drought and climate change. You have questions about land development, agriculture and forestry.

The Discourse Cowichan team is here to go deeper than the daily news to give you the information you need to navigate this changing environment.

The tip of a kayak is shown with a full kayak to the left of frame on the ocean with a forested island in background.
Against the current: This kayaking filmmaker captures community-led solutions for the environment
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Nanaimo
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October 20, 2022
The ocean paddling expedition to remote island communities like Lasqueti and Gabriola centers local sustainability knowledge.
A drone image shows the Koksilah River below, running vertically in the middle of the image. On either side is a forest of lush, green trees.
Reporter’s Notebook: Learnings from the Xwulqw’selu Sta’lo’
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Cowichan Valley
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August 12, 2022
A group of citizen volunteers is mobilizing to explore connections and create solutions for the Koksilah watershed.
Ian Low and his son inspect a hive. Photo submitted by Ian Low
How can we all pitch in to save the bees?
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Cowichan Valley
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May 20, 2020
I asked the president of Cowichan Beekeepers what local pollinators need to be healthy.

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