Shuswap Watershed Council Update
The Shuswap Watershed Council has released a new report summarizing a three-year nutrient research project completed in partnership with UBC–Okanagan. The results of the research are guiding new efforts by the SWC to help protect water quality for the long-term. Through a new water water quality grant program, the SWC has up to $100,000 available and is inviting applications from land owners and agriculturalists in the Shuswap River and Salmon River valleys. To learn more, see Water Quality Improvement Grants. Be Part of Our WorkThe Fraser Basin Council is a non-profit, charitable organization that works to advance sustainability in the Fraser Basin and across BC. This is possible thanks to our partners, funders and supporters. Do you see yourself in the picture? Learn about our services and opportunities to be part our work. Web Poll: What do you think of our site?
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New Salmon-Safe AccredidationFBC’s Salmon-Safe BC program has accredited the Vancouver studio of DIALOG, a multi-disciplinary planning & urban design firm – and the first in Canada to achieve the recognition. Our congratulations! Learn more on the Salmon-Safe site.
 Martin Nielsen of DIALOG in Vancouver celebrates his studio’s Salmon-Safe accreditation
Elizabeth Henry ScholarshipApplications are invited for the 2021 Scholarship - through May 10The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health supports graduate students working on research projects in partnership with one or more indigenous and/or non-indigenous British Columbia communities that are addressing air quality, environmental health issues and/or promoting environmental sustainability through cooperative initiatives.
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We're Hiring!
Our team in Prince George is seeking a Program Coordinator to support Fraser Basin Council programs and operations in the region, including events, meetings and communications. The deadline for applications is April 28, 2021. See Careers for details. Clean Energy Projects Announced
Check out the exciting clean energy projects led by First Nations, northern and rural communities supported by the Community Energy Leadership Program. Annual Highlights
Get a snapshot of FBC's work in our 2019-2020 Annual Highlights. Take a look! Renewable Energy for Remote Communities
In July 2020 the Renewable Energy for Remote Communities Program opened a second intake of funding applications for renewable energy projects in BC's remote communities to help reduce reliance on diesel.
Remote Community Successes
Xeni Gwet’in First Nation is a small community nearly 200 km west of Williams Lake that is transitioning away from reliance on diesel fuel by integrating solar power into a micro-grid that will supply community members with cleaner, more reliable energy. Well done! FBC was happy to support completion of this project by co-administering the Government of British Columbia Renewable Energy for Remote Communities program. See story in the Williams Lake Tribune. Another innovation by a remote community was Hesquiaht First Nation in Clayoquot Sound as it prepares to move forward on its Ah’ta’apq Creek micro-hydro power project – meaning a shift away from a dependence on diesel fuel. FBC is pleased to work with Hesquiaht First Nation and the Province of BC as an administrator of the Renewable Energy for Remote Communities program. Read the story. Canada Helps Campaign
FBC team members are making personal donations to the Canada Helps COVID-19 Community Care Fund as one small step in the journey we’re on together. Canada Helps has two national campaigns (with a 100% donation match from Gore Mutual), plus a list of community organizations in BC to which to donate. Thank you, everyone, for the steps you are all taking because you care.
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