1. Cowichan Watershed Board April 4, 2013 Water Quality & Estuarine Health Target Working Group Update

2. Water Quality Sampling Program Next TAC meeting to be dedicated to Water Quality focusing on 4 main action items: –Finalizing analysis and interpretation of data collected in 2012 Metals Source tracing Etc. –Identifying gaps and follow up sampling needs and put together implementation plan –Prepare for intensive sampling of Lake and Lake Tribs as per original plan –Communications….

3. “Land Use Visits” Working Group and CWB members visiting farms with Dave Tattum to discuss sampling results and manure management 4 Action items moving forward –Continue visits and relationship building –Work towards compliance with existing guidelines –Organize workshop for farmers to discuss innovative economic opportunities –Develop Pilot project in Cowichan Valley

4. Broadway Run Stabilization Project The “next Stoltz bluff project” High risk situation with deteriorating conditions Craig Wightman (BCCF) to provide technical update to CSRT and CWB CSRT to take lead on project implementation Next step detailed project design, drawings and budget Potential partnership funding

5. NESH Webinar Lorna and Rodger….

6. Cowichan Tribes Shellfish initiative Tim Kulchyski…

7. Bottom Line… Excellent cooperation A lot of work done already Lots more to do…