Resources
Resources
These resources offer detailed background information about climate change, drought and flooding both in the Cowichan region and beyond.
Current Water Use Restrictions and Provincial Drought Levels
Background information
Water quality reports – Cowichan Watershed Assessment Lower Watershed Data Summary
Climate change impacts on water resources
Groundwater
Water management resources
- British Columbia Drought Response Plan
- General information can be found on the CVRD Environmental Services
- Cowichan Watershed Board resources can be found on their website
- CVRD water and watershed resources can be found here
- CVRD water balance model
- CVRD agricultural water demand model report
- Regional District of Nanaimo’s Team Watersmart website
- Rainwater Harvesting Guidebook
Water centric planning
- Waterbucket – Water Centric Planning
- Waterbucket – Sustainable approaches to water resources
- Water Balance Model
Climate Change
Weather Gone Wild – CBC DocZone documentary on extreme weather
Climate Insights 101 – A set of three courses that provide a comprehensive introduction to the foundations of climate science, climate projections and impacts, as well as adaptation opportunities and the tools and initiatives available for mitigation.
The Guardian – series of climate change articles (updated regularly)
Living the New Normal media resources
Media inquiries can be directed to Kate Miller, Manager, Environmental Services. Phone: 250.746.2509 Email