by Jeff Moore | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The hot, dry weather this summer has lead to Level 3 (Very Dry) Drought conditions for much of the province, including the Cowichan Region. This is the second highest level of drought and calls for voluntary 30% reductions in water use. The Koksilah and Chemainus...
by Jeff Moore | Jan 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Warning for the Cowichan, Koksilah, and Chemainus Rivers. This is the highest level of advisory and means that river levels have exceeded bankfull or will exceed bankfull imminently, and that flooding of areas adjacent to...
by Jeff Moore | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Southern Vancouver Island including the Cowichan, Koksilah, and Chemainus Rivers. Rainfall of 100-150mm is likely between Tuesday and Thursday and warm temperatures could lead to snowmelt. River...
by Jeff Moore | Sep 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
In response to the Level 3 (Very Dry) Drought Conditions and the province’s call for a 30% reduction in water consumption, the CVRD and partners are moving to Stage 2 water restrictions across the region. All CVRD and municipal water systems which are currently...
by Jeff Moore | Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The hot dry summer has led the province to declare level 3 (Very Dry) drought conditions on Vancouver Island. Much of the Cowichan region has received less than 5mm of rain since mid-June, which is less than 10% of our normal summer rainfall. Temperatures in August...
by Jeff Moore | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
The provincial government is asking all Koksilah watershed water users to reduce their water use by 30% until current drought conditions come to an end. According to the province, The Koksilah River is currently experiencing severe low flows and forecasts indicate...
