{"id":249382,"date":"2025-02-24T14:15:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T22:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/alert\/home-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:10:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:10:04","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id249382_1ac942-33{margin-top:-27px;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_1ac942-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249382_1ac942-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_1ac942-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_ad5f94-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ad5f94-77\"> Town of Lake Cowichan Public Notices<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id249382_66e584-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249382_66e584-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_66e584-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_c7270b-4b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_66bf15-e5\">Stay Informed, Stay Prepared \u2014 Lake Cowichan<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39\"]{text-align:left;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_6bade7-39\">Being ready for environmental changes is the best way to protect your family, your property, and the unique natural beauty of Lake Cowichan. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_599f33-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_599f33-c5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6\"]{text-align:left;font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_49a8e8-b6\">Welcome to the Town of Lake Cowichan&#8217;s Public Notices page \u2014 your central source for timely updates on important local advisories issued by the Town. Public Notices can include but is not limited to advisories on environmental conditions or other matters that may impact public safety. From water restriction warnings, fire bans, and wildlife concerns, you can find reliable, real-time information to help protect our community, environment, and economy. Stay informed, stay prepared, and take action to safeguard Lake Cowichan\u2019s natural resources and the people who depend on them. This website is updated regularly so you can make informed decisions before, during, and after an event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id249382_6d73f1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249382_6d73f1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_6d73f1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id249382_6d73f1-db > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249382_6d73f1-db > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_acf735-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_acf735-7e\" data-aos=\"fade\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_09a41d-38\">Latest Environmental Updates for Lake Cowichan<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ad29f8-b7\">Stay up to date with the most recent advisories and safety information affecting Lake Cowichan and surrounding areas. Below you\u2019ll find all public notices \u2014 from water quality warnings to wildfire updates \u2014 with quick links to full details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-query wp-block-kadence-query249382_28cc1d-5b kadence-query-init kb-query-basic-style animation-overlay kb-query wp-block-kadence-query\" id=\"updates-content\" data-id=\"250243\" data-infinite-scroll=\"\">\n<style>.kb-pro-masonry-init .wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap{columns:3;}.kb-pro-masonry-init .wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap .kb-query-item{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap.kb-query-grid-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);}.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b .kb-query-grid-wrap .kb-query-item.kb-query-block-post{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-pro-masonry-init .wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap{columns:3;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap.kb-query-grid-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b .kb-query-grid-wrap .kb-query-item.kb-query-block-post{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-pro-masonry-init .wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap{columns:1;}.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b.wp-block-kadence-query-card .kb-query-grid-wrap.kb-query-grid-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(1, 1fr);}.wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b .kb-query-grid-wrap .kb-query-item.kb-query-block-post{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-query-card250243_56e8f6-9b wp-block-kadence-query-card\" data-max-num-pages=\"2\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><ul class=\"kb-query-grid-wrap\" data-item-selector=\"kb-query-item\"><li class=\"kb-query-item kb-query-block-post post-250817 alert type-alert status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry alert-types-river-health\"><div class=\"kb-query-item-flip-back\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.32;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/lake-and-river-health-update\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed002-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Lake Cowichan with homes and trees\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250712 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed002-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed002-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed002.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91{position:relative;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:0px;text-align:left;line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;font-family:var( u002du002dglobal-heading-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/lake-and-river-health-update\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4 hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\">Lake and River Health Update<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:0px;text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_e3ce4e-2e{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/lake-and-river-health-update\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link250228_e3ce4e-2e hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"><\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"kb-query-item kb-query-block-post post-250286 alert type-alert status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry alert-types-river-health\"><div class=\"kb-query-item-flip-back\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.32;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/protect-the-cowichan-river-every-drop-counts\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed003-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Child diving underwater in Lake Cowichan\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250727 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed003-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed003.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91{position:relative;}.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column250228_8e9e37-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-left:0px;text-align:left;line-height:1.2;font-style:normal;font-family:var( u002du002dglobal-heading-font-family, inherit );}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4{text-decoration:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\"] a:hover, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4:hover{text-decoration:underline;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/protect-the-cowichan-river-every-drop-counts\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link250228_b1b901-d4 hls-hover_underline\"><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_b1b901-d4\">Protect the Cowichan River \u2013 Every Drop Counts<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:0px;text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link250228_e3ce4e-2e{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/protect-the-cowichan-river-every-drop-counts\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-heading-link kt-adv-heading-link250228_e3ce4e-2e hls-none\"><p class=\"kt-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading250228_e3ce4e-2e\"><\/p><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"kb-query-item kb-query-block-post post-250207 alert type-alert status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry alert-types-river-health\"><div class=\"kb-query-item-flip-back\"><\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.32;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image250228_be6adf-a3 kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/alert\/water-quality-advisory\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed001-b-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"Scenic lake view with distant mountains and dock\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250723 \" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed001-b-768x513.jpg 768w, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_06a236-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_06a236-65\">A central resource for timely, reliable environmental updates in Lake Cowichan<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_ddb901-0d\">About Public Notices<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_7c2825-fe\"] 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By centralizing updates from official agencies, community partners, and environmental monitors, this page ensures that residents, visitors, and businesses have access to accurate, timely, and actionable information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id249382_73ab6c-94 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c a:hover{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_435d61-6c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_435d61-6c\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"1300\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;}.kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box249382_7ac36c-f6\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" aria-label=\"Protecting Our Community &amp; Ecosystem\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_tree kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M377.33 375.429L293.906 288H328c21.017 0 31.872-25.207 17.448-40.479L262.79 160H296c20.878 0 31.851-24.969 17.587-40.331l-104-112.003c-9.485-10.214-25.676-10.229-35.174 0l-104 112.003C56.206 134.969 67.037 160 88 160h33.21l-82.659 87.521C24.121 262.801 34.993 288 56 288h34.094L6.665 375.429C-7.869 390.655 2.925 416 24.025 416H144c0 32.781-11.188 49.26-33.995 67.506C98.225 492.93 104.914 512 120 512h144c15.086 0 21.776-19.069 9.995-28.494-19.768-15.814-33.992-31.665-33.995-67.496V416h119.97c21.05 0 31.929-25.309 17.36-40.571z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Protecting Our Community &amp; Ecosystem<\/h3><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Lake Cowichan plays a vital role in regional fisheries, tourism, and quality of life. 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all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id249382_339a0c-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id249382_339a0c-b7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a{z-index:auto;position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_24da40-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_24da40-2a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image249382_bc4fd0-e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image249382_bc4fd0-e6 img.kb-img, .kb-image249382_bc4fd0-e6 .kb-img img{object-position:42% 54%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image249382_bc4fd0-e6 kb-image-is-ratio-size\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1300\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/alert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A calming waterscape featuring blurred reeds against a tranquil lake, creating a dreamy atmosphere.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/a-calming-waterscape-featuring-blurred-reeds-against-a-tranquil-lake-creating-a-dreamy-atmosphere.-2061170-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_57853e-88{z-index:auto;position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_57853e-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_57853e-88 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image249382_de180f-7a:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:30px;margin-right:10px;margin-left:-20px;}.kb-image249382_de180f-7a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image249382_de180f-7a:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image249382_de180f-7a kb-image-is-ratio-size\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/alert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed-a.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Cowichan in evening sunlight\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed-a.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed-a-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lake-cowichan-compressed-a-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-right:50px;margin-left:-110px;}.kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b img.kb-img, .kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b .kb-img img{object-position:60% 23%;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image249382_a3cb1d-2b kb-image-is-ratio-size\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1600\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/alert\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed002.jpg\" alt=\"Boy sitting on yellow dock ladder at sunset, Lake Cowichan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-250728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed002.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed002-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/town.lakecowichan.bc.ca\/notices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tourism-lake-cowichan-2-compressed002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249382_e4563a-d6 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1em;text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);line-height:1em;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_f0e89c-b2\">Community-Driven Environmental Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249382_9e6a14-ea\">The Public Notice Page serves as a central point for sharing and accessing information about environmental conditions in the Lake Cowichan area. It brings together updates from official sources, environmental monitors, and local observations to provide a clear picture of current situations and potential risks.<br><br>Our environment is shaped by a combination of natural processes and human activity. By presenting timely, relevant, and accessible information, these public notices support informed decision-making for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.<br><br>By fostering open communication between residents, visitors, environmental organizations, and local authorities, public notices strengthen overall preparedness and ensures that important information is available when it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column249382_d9d710-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column249382_d9d710-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249382_d9d710-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249382_d9d710-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249382_d9d710-77 > 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