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Farmers can’t water their crops sometimes, and salmon struggle to survive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/xwulqwselu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6931\/2022\/05\/1low.jpg” title_text=”1low” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Quote” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#747d88″ text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”flip” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_flip=”20%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Leaders from Cowichan Tribes and British Columbia are developing BC\u2019s first Water Sustainability Plan for Xwulqw\u2019selu. Our community-based monitoring, modeling and engagement all support this important plan to ensure there\u2019s enough water to sustain all life in Xwulqw\u2019selu communities, parks, forests, river and streams. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/xwulqwselu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6931\/2022\/05\/WSP.jpg” title_text=”WSP” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Service Section” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Service Section Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto|-420px|auto||” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”top” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#747d88″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||” text_text_color=”#747d88″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_delay=”100ms” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Connections are at the heart of what we do.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Services” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”80%” custom_padding=”25px||25px|” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”We connect groundwater and surface water” image=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/xwulqwselu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6931\/2022\/05\/cropped-noun-river-4324451.png” image_icon_width=”121px” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ header_font=”Montserrat|on|||” header_text_color=”#353740″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Montserrat||||” body_text_color=”#747d88″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_style=”zoom” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#dddddd” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#dddddd” icon_font_size=”60px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We make observations of the water we can see in streams, creeks, and rivers (surface water) to reveal how these are connected with the water beneath our feet (ground water). <\/span>We enjoy seeing what a place looks like and how it feels to be there – day by day, week by week, or as the season changes. We get to know the place, and our place in it.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”We connect with people in the watershed” image=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/xwulqwselu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6931\/2022\/05\/noun-people-977918-1.svg” image_icon_width=”122px” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ header_font=”Montserrat|on|||” header_text_color=”#353740″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Montserrat||||” body_text_color=”#747d88″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_delay=”100ms” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#dddddd” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#dddddd” icon_font_size=”60px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have fun meeting new people and learning about each other. We share food and stories from our visits to the land, and we appreciate what connects and feeds us. We acknowledge and endeavor to elevate Indigenous relationships with the Xwulqw\u2019selu Sta’lo. We offer gratitude and respect to the Peoples who have stewarded lands and waters since time immemorial.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”We connect water science with how water decisions are made” image=”https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/xwulqwselu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6931\/2022\/05\/noun-governance-4351484-1.svg” image_icon_width=”120px” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ header_font=”Montserrat|on|||” header_text_color=”#353740″ header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Montserrat||||” body_text_color=”#747d88″ body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”30px|30px|30px|30px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_delay=”200ms” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#dddddd” border_style_all=”solid” use_border_color=”on” border_color=”#dddddd” icon_font_size=”60px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a community science project supporting the Water Sustainability plan, we are working to ensure that community data and engagement inform and contribute to better water planning.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Latest Work Section” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ min_height=”120px” min_height_tablet=”120px” min_height_phone=”120px” min_height_last_edited=”on|phone” height=”350px” custom_padding=”2px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Service Section Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”-5px|auto|40px|auto||” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”top” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ text_font=”Montserrat||||” text_text_color=”#747d88″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_delay=”100ms” animation_intensity_slide=”4%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Xwulqw\u2019selu<\/b> is the Hul’qumi’num’ word for the anglicized version ‘Koksilah’. There are many ways to learn more about Hul’qumi’num’ language and pronunciation including this dictionary<\/a>, SFU continuing ed, and Jared Qwustenuxun Williams’ video<\/a>. By using Xwulqw\u2019selu for our project name, we are following the <\/span>Xwulqw\u2019selu Water Sustainability Plan<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>calls to action<\/span><\/a> for natural scientists working towards reconciliation (Call 6 to incorporate Indigenous place names). <\/span>Other pages on this website include Quw\u2019utsun traditional teachings that were identified as teachings<\/a> that should be used to guide the water sustainability planning process for the Xwulqw\u2019selu Sta\u2019lo\u2019.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Community-connected science for a healthy Xwulqw\u2019selu (KoKsilah) watershedXwulqw\u2019selu CONNECTIONSWelcome! 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Welcome! It is good to see you here.<\/span><\/h3>\n
\u2018Uy\u2019 kwunus \u2018i lumnamu.<\/span><\/h3>\n
Check out our recent stories<\/h1>\n
What we connect<\/h2>\n