Connecting Through Water Festival

2024

Our first CLRSS Signature Event in 2023, Connecting Through Water Festival, built on our iconic Upper River Clean up events of past years. We are back in 2024 with another great festival on July 20th. For all the details read this great Valley Voice article.

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What you can expect in 2024:

Walk the Weir Tours: Gain insights from specialists regarding the significance of a newly proposed weir, enhancing the river's value for all stakeholders, including both human and non-human entities. Learn from experts about water conservation, watershed management, and the importance of preserving aquatic habitats.
Interactive Exhibits: Explore interactive displays showcasing local wildlife, aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable water management practices.
Guided Nature Walks: Come join experts in an exploration of the CLRSS’s native species garden, delving into the flora that will enrich your riparian zone knowledge. Enter the draw for riparian Plants!
Quw'utsun Teachings: Carleen August (Stimaat) and her father Jedson August (Tsusqun), both members of the Quw'utsun Nation, will be on hand with a traditional
dugout canoe. They will share stories that trace the history of the Quw'utsun Peoples, highlighting their relationship with the river for sustenance, transportation, and culture. Hul'qumi'num language teachings will also be shared.
Rub a Fish: Project 84,000 will be actively engaged in crafting 84,000 fish rubbings, a tribute to the approximate number of juvenile fish lost in the Cowichan River during July 2023 as a result of environmental pressures.
Mascot Mugshot Contest: take a selfie with your favorite water mascot, post it on your social media and win a fabulous prize. Oxford the Otter and The Giant Dancing
Fish will be in attendance.
Meet the Lulumexun Marine Team: S-hwuhwa'us Thi'lut Kw'atl'kwa (Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean), will be present to talk about their stewardship of Cowichan
Tribe’s Marine Territory and all the living beings within it.
Kids Activities: crafts, games and the Bubble Zone
Cake Cutting: join us for some free cake at 10 AM