The Cowichan River is one of two rivers topping the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C.’s list of most endangered rivers, the group said, citing threats from climate change. Combined with low summer flows, the higher temperatures are causing significant damage to the Cowichan River. “This would be released into the river over the summer to maintain higher and healthier flows for fish,” the group said. ORCBC executive director Louise Pedersen said waterways such as the Cowichan River support recreation in the region and should be nurtured. Recreation is a major part of B.C.’s economy.”Other rivers on the endangered list include the Heart of the Fraser, Elk River, Kettle River, Stikine River, Similkameen River and the Thompson and Chilcotin rivers.