A public planning process to develop a Cowichan Water Use Plan is underway with residents, businesses and community groups in the Cowichan Valley. The planning process will explore opportunities to better ensure water resources are sustainable and available to meet future water needs. The initiative is a partnership of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), Cowichan Tribes, the Cowichan Watershed Board and Catalyst Paper.
A summary report documenting the 8-month planning process carried out by the Public Advisory Group (PAG) for the Cowichan Water Use Plan (WUP) is now available.
The report provides the PAG’s recommendations for new water control infrastructure, changes to how water control facilities are operated, and new studies and other conditions to ensure water resources are sustainable and available to better meet the region’s current and future water use requirements.
The final PAG summary report and its associated appendices are available on the Other Materials page.
