Concerns were raised during a blue-green algae bloom in the summer of 2016 that killed several dogs
Our rivers rely on adequate water flows to dilute pollutants
We need to value and treat our environment — the plants, land and waters — as part of our health system.
This is the first in a three-part collaborative series
On average, 67 per cent of B.C.’s water-related deaths occur during June, July and August
It’s not something we can take as a sign of things to come
Wet year so far has resulted in higher water levels
The age group with the highest risk of drowning are young adults, mostly males between 20-34 according to Lifesaving Society
Cowichan Watershed Board concludes urgent issues will continue
A contract has been awarded to Stantec Engineering Services to do designs, engineering and studies
The weir at Cowichan Lake resumed operations for 2020 on March 18.
Water shortages feared again in 2020
“Unfortunately the infrastructure is not keeping up”
New system may be fully functional as of March 15
Droughts, flooding becoming common in watershed
Snow pack in local mountains also looking good
Some streams approaching critical levels, threatening salmon and fish
