Public engagement needed for Koksilah watershed and sustainability plan 

A partnership between Cowichan Tribes and the Province of B.C. will support the development of the Koksilah Watershed and promote water sustainability. 

According to the province, a public engagement session will open dialogue to guide long-term approaches to water supply and ecosystem health in the area. 

Engagement sessions have been ongoing since 2025 to gather input on the future of the Koksilah Watershed. The province said it is now seeking feedback on local needs. 

“We’re asking respondents for their thoughts on local water needs, potential approaches to increase summer water flows and other topics related to watershed stewardship,” the province said. 

The ongoing project planning has been a collaboration between the Cowichan Tribes Guidance Group, members of Cowichan Tribes and the wider community. 

The public engagement session is scheduled for March 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Hub at Cowichan Station. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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