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As a result of warmer temperatures and increased precipitation, there is localized flooding near several watersheds including the Koksilah River, Cowichan River, Lake Cowichan and the Chemainus River. There are high water levels in several areas and flooding has caused evacuation in several communities.

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Current Burning Permissions
Open burning—or burning outdoors—is allowed when the wildfire risk is low and can be a useful tool when conducted responsibly. Open burning includes Category 1 campfire, Category 2, and Category 3 open fire.
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Regional Water Use Restrictions
During drought conditions, your water system operator may introduce water use restrictions to conserve limited water supplies. There are four stages of water restrictions which are coordinated across the Cowichan Valley. Local conditions may sometimes require a higher stage of water restrictions on certain systems.
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