One Cowichan is facilitated by local residents and led by board members Parker Jefferson, Jane Kilthei, Valerie Russell, and Catherine Wallace.

Parker Jefferson

Parker was born and raised in Victoria and spent most of his working life in the Vancouver area in film production and marketing. His passion for fly fishing prompted he and his wife Cathi to build their home on the banks of the Cowichan river when Parker retired. Cathi is a full time ceramic artist and Parker is a director of the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society and One Cowichan. They both love this community and want to preserve and protect it for future generations.

Jane Kilthei

Jane is passionate about her community, concerned about the future of the planet & working with Transition Cowichan, One Cowichan & the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre on relational, community-based solutions that build local resilience.

Valerie Russell

Valerie enjoys vegetable gardening and learning about environmental issues at her home in Maple Bay.

Catherine Wallace

Catherine has lived most of her life on the West Coast and is passionate about protecting all species and habitats for future generations to enjoy.