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Jacqueline Ronson, reporter for The Discourse, speaks with Coast Salish artist Herb Rice in his studio near Duncan, B.C.

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Latest in Cowichan Valley
Can the lower Cowichan River be restored?

A former Cowichan Tribes chief calls for a rehabilitation action plan.

Catalyst Paper water pipeline being replaced. Cowichan.
Is Catalyst Paper’s water pipeline leaking?

'We don't have any leaks. We have the risk of catastrophic failure' says environment manager.

Cowichan River flows are low due to drought
Everything you need to know about drought, water restrictions and the Cowichan weir

What is going on with water in the Cowichan Valley this summer? Key questions, answered.

Food waste: Cowichan’s creative response to a big problem

The reFRESH Cowichan program is saving food to feed people.

What are you curious about, Cowichan?

The Discourse Cowichan wants to help answer the questions you have about this place and the people who live here.

Curious in Cowichan: Cowichan River floating family photo by Jacqueline Ronson
Let’s get curious, Cowichan!

I want to help uncover what you want to know about this place.

Is this what a climate emergency looks like?

Cowichan’s drought shows that climate change impacts are here and now.

What do you want to know about this summer’s drought?

Send curious water questions that we might be able to help answer.

Hey Cowichan, we’re back!

Help us go deep on untold stories about our changing local environment.