Work underway as drought raises concern for fish in Cowichan

Work underway as drought raises concern for fish in Cowichan River


 
VICTORIA --
Tuesday will mark 41 days since Vancouver Island has seen any measurable amount of rain, and that is drying up rivers in the Cowichan Valley.
Work is underway to rebuild the banks of the Cowichan River after heavy winter rainfalls eroded them away. With the banks eroded, homes are vulnerable to flooding when waterflows are high.
Dredging work will also be done to remove sedimentation from the river's floor. That work is to help save the upcoming salmon run.
"We’re losing pool habitat, quite simply. It’s a place for adult salmon to hold as they’re getting ready to go up the system," said Tim Kulchyski, a biologist with Cowichan Tribes.

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