Supporting the ideas and efforts of the people in the Columbia Basin
Valemount’s Swift Creek Trail has a new suspension bridge spanning the creek, replacing an old, damaged bridge that was no longer safe. The project was funded in part by the Trust. The bridge is part of a community vision to […]
17 projects funded in last intake Organizations with projects that directly benefit Basin youth may apply for funding through Columbia Basin Trust’s Youth Grants program. A range of organizations can apply—including non-profit, public and First Nations groups, plus youth aged […]
Application forms for popular Summer Works Program available February 19 If you own a small business in the Columbia Basin, you can get financial help to hire a student over the summer by applying for a wage subsidy from Columbia […]
Over $200,000 still available for projects in 2015–2016 Ranchers and individuals with Crown range tenures, environmental groups and non-profit societies are encouraged to apply for funding to improve and enhance grasslands and rangelands. Ranchers, for example, can use the support […]
Recreation use must balance economic value, ecological integrity and health and safety concerns A new report aims to reduce some of the issues that have arisen around Koocanusa Reservoir due to increased tourism and recreation on Crown land. These issues […]
Since 2010, Water Smart communities in the Columbia Basin have steadily reduced local water consumption — and academics, experts and utility professionals from across Canada are taking note. Water Smart is a Columbia Basin Trust water conservation program that helps […]
