Downstream: The Discourse investigates solutions for Cowichan watershed
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.
What to do and who to call when juvenile salmon are in danger
Officials say Cowichan Valley residents should call experts to move salmon in isolated pools because of risks associated with relocation.
“You kill the salmon, you kill the orca”: Protestors push back against Malahat highway improvement project
For three years, protestors have been calling on the province to rethink a highway improvement project that could threaten salmon runs and the ecosystem they rely on.
Salmon are returning to Cowichan Valley rivers — here’s where to see them
While returns are improving, advocates say the vital fish still need protection.
In photos: Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ Skweyul celebrates the unifying power of a heritage river
Community members reflected on the river’s role in bringing people together for stewardship and knowledge sharing.
‘They don’t think we know what we’re doing’: Plan to remove portion of dike at Cowichan estuary rejected by land commission
Advocates for the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project call on province to align policies with reconciliation.
Volunteers prepare to ‘welcome the salmon home’ with annual Cowichan River cleanup
Annual river cleanup brings community together to protect watersheds and prepare for the salmon’s return.
A ‘death trap’ along the Cowichan River could hold new hope for fish
June will be a critical month for the Cowichan River as water levels drop.
First person: Indigenous agriculture and the Cowichan Estuary Restoration Project
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams shares the importance of revitalizing Indigenous agriculture in the Cowichan Estuary.
Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ Skweyul honours the river and inspires stewardship
Community members gathered along the bank of the Quw’utsun Sta’lo’ (Cowichan River) to celebrate it and learn how to care for it.
Q&A: How do wildfires impact our watersheds?
A conversation with Cowichan-based ecologist Erik Piikkila.
Community project honours 84,000 fish that died in Cowichan River
Project 84,000 brings together community and art ‘for the love of water and fish.’
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