Ms. Que Banh<p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Fish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fish</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a>: The <a href="https://beige.party/tags/KoksilahRiver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KoksilahRiver</span></a> supports regionally significant <a href="https://beige.party/tags/aquatic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aquatic</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a> and fish species, including <a href="https://beige.party/tags/chinook" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chinook</span></a>, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/coho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coho</span></a> and <a href="https://beige.party/tags/chum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chum</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/salmon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>salmon</span></a> as well as <a href="https://beige.party/tags/steelhead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>steelhead</span></a> and resident <a href="https://beige.party/tags/trout" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trout</span></a>. These fish populations are both culturally and economically significant to local First Nations. It is essential to the survival of many species of <a href="https://beige.party/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a>, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/mammals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mammals</span></a>, <a href="https://beige.party/tags/reptiles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>reptiles</span></a>, and <a href="https://beige.party/tags/amphibians" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>amphibians</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Farms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Farms</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Vineyards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Vineyards</span></a>: Approximately 15% of the lower watershed supports a significant <a href="https://beige.party/tags/agricultural" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>agricultural</span></a> community including many large dairy farms as well as smaller mixed and organic farms. The pastoral landscape is a also a favorite wine-touring route and is a thriving and expanding <a href="https://beige.party/tags/RuralTourism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RuralTourism</span></a> business. </p><p>Forest: Approximately 73% of the <a href="https://beige.party/tags/KoksilahWatershed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KoksilahWatershed</span></a> is Privately Managed <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Forest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Forest</span></a> Lands and another 6% is Crown <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Forestry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Forestry</span></a> Lands.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Recreation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Recreation</span></a> Opportunities: The Koksilah Watershed is home to several parks including the <a href="https://beige.party/tags/KoksilahRiverProvincialPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KoksilahRiverProvincialPark</span></a>. It is enjoyed by many in the valley as a refreshing place to swim on hot summer days because the water temperature is always cooler than the <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Cowichan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cowichan</span></a> River. It is also used extensively by white water paddlers, particularly in the winter months.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/BackroadAdventures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BackroadAdventures</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/water" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>water</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/river" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>river</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Shawnigan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Shawnigan</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/DayAdventure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DayAdventure</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/DayTrip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DayTrip</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/PacificNorthwest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PacificNorthwest</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ProtectWatersheds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectWatersheds</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/VanIsle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VanIsle</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Cascadia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cascadia</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/PNW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PNW</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/NaturesPower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NaturesPower</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/WaterIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WaterIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ProtectWatersheds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectWatersheds</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/ProtectNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectNature</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Hydro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hydro</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/RiversOfBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RiversOfBC</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/RiversOfVancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RiversOfVancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Indigenous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Indigenous</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/FirstNations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FirstNations</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Historical" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Historical</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/CowichanValley" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CowichanValley</span></a></p>