What is a watershed?

A watershed is an area of land where all water that falls or drains into it moves toward a common outlet, such as a river, basin, or ocean.

Where is the Sh-hwuykwselu Watershed?

The Study area includes areas of Cowichan Tribes & CVRD Electoral Area “E” lands west of the TransCanada Highway, between the Kosilah and Cowichan Rivers, and up to the watershed boundary west of Quw’tsum Smuneem Elementary School. The Study area comprises several “stormwater management neighbourhoods” as illustrated below.