People invited to shape Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) Watershed and Water Sustainability Plan

Members of the public are invited to an open house to learn about the development of a Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) Watershed and Water Sustainability Plan, and provide input to help guide long-term approaches to water supply and ecosystem health in the area.

The open house will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. at The Hub at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Road in the Cowichan Valley.

The B.C. government and Cowichan Tribes are leading the development of the plan, building on several years of engagement with community members, farmers and industry through local advisory tables, such as the Cowichan Tribes Guidance Group and the Community Collaborative Advisory Table.

Since the fall of 2025, the Province and Cowichan Tribes have been conducting a survey to gather insights from community members, water users, farmers, industry and other interested parties about their visions for the future of the Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) watershed, asking respondents for their thoughts on local water needs, potential approaches to increase summer water flows and other topics related to the watershed’s stewardship.

The public can continue to participate in this survey until March 15, 2026, at: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50428843/XWSP-Community-Survey-2025