Updates

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...

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 at...

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...

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...

The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island, including the Chemainus River, Cowichan River and surrounding creeks and tributaries. A series of storms forecast to hit the region from today through the weekend are expected to...

The Coastal Fire Centre has announced a Campfire Ban for most of Vancouver Island including the CVRD. All open burning, including campfires, will be banned as of noon on Wednesday, August 17. This fire prohibition is supported and applied within all CVRD electoral...