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11-22-2017

High Streamflow Advisory for Southern Vancouver Island

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Southern Vancouver Island including the Cowichan, Koksilah, and...
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09-07-2017

Stage 2 Water Restrictions

In response to the Level 3 (Very Dry) Drought Conditions and the province’s call for a 30% reduction...
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09-01-2017

Level 3 Drought Conditions on Vancouver Island

The hot dry summer has led the province to declare level 3 (Very Dry) drought conditions on Vancouver...
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08-31-2017

Koksilah Watershed Water Conservation Request

The provincial government is asking all Koksilah watershed water users to reduce their water use by 30% until current drought...
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12-10-2016

High Streamflow Advisory for Cowichan River

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for: Cowichan River and surrounding small streams in the area Rainfall totals...
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10-13-2016

High Streamflow Advisory for Cowichan and Chemainus Rivers

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island, including the Chemainus River, Cowichan River and...
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08-17-2016

Campfires Banned throughout CVRD

The Coastal Fire Centre has announced a Campfire Ban for most of Vancouver Island including the CVRD. All...
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06-01-2016

Stage 2 Water Restrictions to begin June 6

The hot, dry spring has led to Level 3 (Very Dry) Drought Conditions in the Cowichan Region. To...
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05-31-2016

Vancouver Island moves to Drought Level 3

Following the CVRD’s determination that the Cowichan Valley is at Level 3 Drought Conditions, the Provincial government has...
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05-26-2016

Drought Levels Increasing

The CVRD, following the provincial methods, has set the drought level for the Cowichan Valley at Level 3 –...
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04-29-2016

Water Use Restrictions Begin May 1

Spring is here – and with it come water use restrictions. All CVRD and municipal water systems will enter...
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10-09-2015

Stage 1 Water Restrictions

With significant increases in water storage at Lake Cowichan, substantial reductions in water demand from municipal water systems...
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