Here are recent Fraser Basin Council program publications. Also see sustainability indicators reports and FBC and other reports — for reports relating to projects on which the Council has led, partnered or provided assistance.
2009 State of the Fraser Basin Report: Sustainability Snapshot 4
The Many Faces of Sustainability
The 2009 State of the Fraser Basin Report: Sustainablity Snaphot 4 was released February 19, the the fourth in a series of reports published by the Fraser Basin Council since 2003. The report covers 18 sustainability topics, describes four or five indicators for each topic and offers examples of sustainability action across the Fraser Basin. To dowload the report, visit our indicators reports page.
Upper Fraser Sustainability Snapshot: A Picture of Our Region
The Upper Fraser Sustainability Snapshot: A Picture of Our Region, released in November, 2008, is a must-read for everyone who wants to learn more about the state of sustainability in the communities of the Robson Valley, Prince George area and Stuart/Nechako.
For more on this report and FBC's upcoming Sustainability Snapshot 4 report, visit our indicators reports page.
2007-2008 Annual Highlights Report and Financial Statements
Would you like to know more about the Fraser Basin Council? Take a look at our programs in each of the regions and across the Basin in the Annual Highlights Report 2007-2008. Also available are the 2007-2008 Financial Statements.
Green Fleets BC
This is an overview of Green Fleets BC [PDF], as of the spring of 2008.This program is working to green up 8,000 vehicles in large and small fleets across the province between now and 2010 through the best available technologies, tools and fleet mangagement practices.
The Fraser Basin Council
Interested in a concise snapshot of the Fraser Basin Council and its work? Take a look at this Fraser Basin Council briefing [PDF].
Energy Efficiency and Buildings: A Resource Guide for BC's Local Governments
This manual supports BC local governments in improving energy efficiency in
their communities. It offers practical examples of how communities are using policy tools to make progress towards energy efficiency, and includes information on energy codes, building and equipment energy rating and labelling, energy management for civic buildings and operations.
See Energy Efficiency and Buildings: A Resource Guide for BC's Local Governments [PDF].
Sustainability Snapshot 3
Every two years since 2003 the FBC has published its groundbreaking Sustainability Snapshot report. The 2006 edition, Sustainability Snapshot 3, was released on November 16, 2006. It examines a wide range of environmental, social and economic indicators, and paints a picture of the health of the Basin and its communities.
Now available in html (with links to all features), the report is also available in PDF for download: see Sustainability Snapshot.
Bridge Between Nations
Also released November 16 is Bridge Between Nations: A History of First Nations in the Fraser River Basin [PDF]. This publication is intended to help create greater understanding of the history and culture of First Nations in the Basin and the experience of First Nations people today. For more information on this publication, or to obtain print copies, please contact Terry Robert, Program Manager.
For more information on Fraser Basin Council publications, please contact Denise Palmer, Communications Manager.