Draft Watershed Action Plan Ready for Public Review Now A draft plan that identifies actions to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in the upper Kootenay River, including Koocanusa Reservoir, is ready for final public review. The Watershed Action […]
Grants Available for Environmental Projects
Groups seeking up to $10,000 may apply now Community groups, organizations and societies with project ideas that will maintain or enhance environmental conditions are invited to apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Apply now through June 27, 2014, […]
Sport Groups Come Together to Form North Kootenay Council
Public-input meetings start Wednesday, May 14 Many local sport and recreation groups have common issues: from training coaches and referees, to attracting and retaining volunteers. To help these groups share solutions and resources, the Kaslo Sufferfest Society has spearheaded a […]
From Educating To Restoring
Helping the environment through the Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program Thirty-seven projects will receive a combined total of $610,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program. These projects will help educate the public about the environment, or maintain or enhance the […]
Trust Environmental Focus Renewed
Five-year plan shaped by input from Basin residents The Trust’s new Environment Strategic Plan is now completed and will guide the Trust’s water and environment initiatives from 2014 to 2019. It sets goals in five areas: water, ecosystems, climate change, […]
Projects Support Social Well-Being In The Columbia Basin
32 projects receive support from the Trust’s Social Grants Program Thirty-two projects that support social well-being have been approved to receive nearly $1 million in funding from Columbia Basin Trust’s Social Grants Program. “Our selection committee approved a diverse range […]