STORIES OF INTER-REGIONAL COLLABORATION: “Drinking Water & Watershed Protection in the Cowichan Valley Regional District / Adapt to a Changing Climate” — 1st in the series of stories behind the stories released by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in January 2023
“In the Cowichan Valley we have a dominance of electoral areas with proudly distinct communities, capable and engaged municipal partners, and a leadership that is characterized by true independence and internal reliance. This has resulted in a rich tapestry of watershed planning across our region. There is no one model. Rather, we have a range of applications that are sensitive to the environment in which it was formulated and to the core drivers and champions that brought it forward. We truly have a rich basis in which to begin the process of stepping back, learning and reflecting on our next steps,” stated Kate Miller.