A Cowichan River recreational tubing company has spent several weeks searching for eco-friendly sun protection, after learning that some sunscreens may be harming the river and wildlife in the area. Each summer, thousands of tubers float down the river, all slathered in sunscreen. Joe Saysell, who has lived on the Cowichan River for more than six decades, said the river has seen low water levels and fewer insect hatches than normal in recent years. Tube Shack, a recreational tubing company on the Cowichan River, has been researching ways to provide safe, eco-friendly sunscreen to customers, in order to protect the river. Frisby says he has signed an agreement with a titanium dioxide sunscreen company so that he can provide safe, free and eco-friendly sun protection to his customers.

Source: CBC News August 26, 2018 13:52 UTC