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Pumps may be required to maintain adequate water flows into Cowichan River in September

Environment Mike Patterson -
Preparations are beginning in case it becomes necessary to pump water from Cowichan Lake into the river until the return of autumn rainfalls. The Environmental Manager for the Domtar pulp mill in Crofton says it appears pumping will be required early in September.

Voluntary reductions help preserve water levels in Koksilah River

Environment Mike Patterson -
Low water in the Koksilah River, caused by drought conditions, has prompted changes to irrigation schedules at nearby farms.

Cowichan Lake remains steady, but predictions for the summer will have to wait

Environment Mike Patterson -
It's too early to determine what action may be needed later this year to support water flows in the...

Fifty-five workers to be laid off at Chemainus Sawmill 

Forestry Justin Baumgardner -
Fifty-five workers are scheduled to be laid off after a shortage of viable logs has forced production at the...

Dead Bryde’s whale found on North Vancouver Island

Environment Hussam Elghussein -
A dead Bryde's whale recently washed ashore on North Vancouver Island. On May 14, Marine Education and Research Society got...

Cowichan River flow being reduced this week

Environment Mike Patterson -
The flow of the Cowichan River is being reduced this week because of the dry weather. Brian Houle, Environmental Manager...

Nearly $3 million invested to groups fighting invasive plants

Environment Hussam Elghussein -
To deal with invasive plants, the province is investing millions to groups fighting against the plants. The BC Government will...

Public engagement begins for deep water outfall project

Environment My Cowichan Valley Now Staff -
Public engagement will begin this week and last until April 26th on the plan to relocate the treated sewage...

Overlooked tidal swamps better than forests for storing carbon, study finds

Environment Grant Warkentin -
New research shows that west coast tidal swamps are almost as important as Mexican coastal mangrove forests when it...

High-tech projects get funding to help protect whales from ship strikes, entanglements

Environment My Cowichan Valley Now Staff -
A federal fund to help species at risk is spending more than $2.5 million to protect all species of...

‘It’s a reminder to be prepared’: Vancouver Island Seismologist weighs in on earthquake

Environment My Cowichan Valley Now Staff -
Another earthquake affected southwest British Columbia this morning. It hit just off the shores of Orcas Island and was...

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