Earlier this month, the Federal Government released two new bills: Bill C-68, a An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence; and Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection...
On Friday, March 23 at 7pm, the Vallican Whole Community Centre's Whole Perspective series will present an information evening entitled: “The Columbia River Treaty: What is on the table? What will it mean for us, here?” To answer these important questions, The Vallican Whole has...
Want to know what FOKLSS has been up to? Come join us on March 25th at the Legion in Kaslo, BC for our 2018 AGM! All are welcome! This a great way for members to be updated on what we're up to and for nonmembers...
Do you want to have a say in the Kootenay Lake Ferry Improvements? Respond with your feedback by the deadline, March 30th, 2018. Feedback surveys can be found here. More info on the ferry improvements here.
Do you love the Columbia Wetlands, birds, and being outside? If so, participating in the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) may be for you! Migratory bird surveys will be occurring this spring from 8am-11am on each of the three following dates: • Tuesday, April 3rd...
Emails getting you down? Do you get the responses you need from volunteers and board members? Is there a single cloud storage system that works best for volunteers and non-profits? What are the pluses and minuses of online calling systems for non-profits in the Basin?...
The Kettle River Management Plan and Authority, from Idea to Implementation Graham Watt and Roly Russell will present on the process of developing the Kettle River Watershed Management Plan, including stakeholder engagement and involvement. The Kettle River Watershed Management Plan was adopted by the Regional...
GET EDUCATED! Information sessions and workshops to support property owners in Taghum, Beasley and Bonnington better address water conservation, risks from wildfire and wildlife conflicts, and support local biodiversity while reducing invasive species. Work with Landscape Designer Chris Holt and other experts to create a...
2018 PIBC Kootenay Rockies Chapter Rural Planning Conference on April 12-13th. This much-anticipated event features a gathering of planners, local government personnel and land development professionals from across the Kootenay-Columbia region and beyond to explore and discuss current issues in community planning and rural development....
Participate in a day of outdoor learning day for culturally relevant, land-based teaching and learn how to indigenize your class plans and classroom. Learn how to use the Medicine Wheel as a template to help ensure that Indigenous Worldview and Perspectives are reflected in all...
Come hear what the members of Columbia Basin Watershed Network are up to, and share your watershed stewardship experiences with others. Group updates and presentations will take place in the morning, followed by a buffet lunch catered by Jimmy's Pub. In the afternoon, the CBWN...
