Cowichan Lake weir begins operation May 1, 2007
Crofton, BC - On May 1, 2007, Catalyst Paper will resume operating the Cowichan Lake weir, which regulates water flow out of Cowichan Lake. The weir operation will gradually reduce water flow from the lake into the Cowichan River to the target level of 15 cubic metres per second set by the Ministry of Environment.
The Cowichan Lake boat lock, which allows boats to travel between the lake and the river, will also begin operating again on May 1. Both the weir and boat lock were closed for the winter season in November 2006.
