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Dr. Ken Ashley presents: Cowichan CSI: Crisis Scene Investigation - Understanding the 2023 Cowichan River Fish K*ll and What Comes Next
A free lecture by Dr. Ken Ashley about the Cowichan River fish K*ll, and where we go from here. Starts at 7pm.
VIU Cowichan Campus, Lecture Hall 140.
Details:
The Cowichan Watershed Board is honoured to kick off our Fall Speaker Series with Dr. Ken Ashley. Ken is highly respected as both a biologist and engineer, and he has been generously volunteering that unique blend of expertise to help community partners here understand what happened on the Cowichan River in 2023, and how to respond. He will discuss how the natural environment (Cowichan River and watershed) interacted with the built environment (Town of Lake Cowichan wastewater treatment plant, and climate change) to cause the 2023 fish K*ll, and what can be done to create a sustainable eco-centric community in the future. Co-hosted with the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society’s WildWings Festival.
Free. All welcome. Seating capacity: 80
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Also, until October 19, please make time to visit the Project 84,000 community art installation. Over the past 6 months, community members have created an extraordinary tribute to the fish who died in 2023 (the topic of Ken's talk). Local organizations, residents, students, and others have created a stunning swath of 84,000 hand-made crayon rubbings of fish that has now been arranged into a compelling and immersive exhibit at the art gallery. Learn more. https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/xwulqwselu/2024/03/84000/
Cowichan Valley Arts Council Gallery, Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan
Mon – Fri 11:00-4:00. Sat 12:00-4:00. FREE.
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The Speakers Series features engaging speakers with expertise on topics relevant to the health and sustainability of the Quw’utsun watershed, Vancouver Island. The series is made possible through the support of Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, and our generous speakers. It occurs on the 3rd Monday of the month, in select months.
Check our website for details at https://cowichanwatershedboard.ca/content/cwb-viu-speakers-series/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
VIU Cowichan, 2011 University Way, North Cowichan, BC V9L 0C7, Canada,Duncan, British Columbia
