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It Keeps the Cowichan River Flowing during the Dry Season! The Cowichan Lake weir is a type of dam used to store water. It is a critical piece of watershed infrastructure that stretches across Cowichan Lake where it empties into Cowichan River. (Shown in the photo at left, taken from the dock at Saywell Park.)…

What has been done so far? For over twenty years, various organizations have documented serious water flow challenges in the Cowichan watershed, and called for improved water storage to protect environmental values. Thanks to funding provided by senior levels of government, local partners (Cowichan Tribes, CVRD, Catalyst Crofton, and the Cowichan Watershed Board) have now…