Working with You for BC’s Communities
The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit organization that brings people together to advance sustainability solutions and practices in British Columbia. Since 1997 we’ve worked collaboratively on hundreds of initiatives that serve BC communities — to support flood management, community wildfire planning, other disaster risk reduction, energy-efficient buildings, green transportation, watershed planning, air quality improvement, youth-driven climate action projects and much more. With each step, we celebrate the diverse partnerships that make this journey possible.
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News & Feature Highlights
FEATURE STORY | January 29, 2026
New Resources Released for Extreme Heat Mapping Projects
As climate change intensifies, communities across British Columbia face heightened threats to their health, environment, infrastructure, and agricultural production due to the impacts of extreme heat events.
We are pleased to announce new resources to guide practitioners and communities undertaking extreme heat projects. These resources were produced after two years of engaging with communities across the province and collecting examples from both B.C. and international heat events. The Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framework serves as a step-by-step roadmap for how to prepare, develop, and analyze an extreme heat mapping project, and can be applied without requiring extensive background knowledge or technical training.
The accompanying Case Studies Report aims to increase understanding and implementation of best practices in extreme heat mapping, and to bridge the gap between B.C.’s increasing need for heat mapping and the abundance of experience available internationally.
FEATURE STORY | January 20, 2026
2026 Elizabeth Henry Scholarship Applications
The Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health is now open for 2026 applications. Apply by May 15, 2026!
This scholarship 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.
A scholarship of $4,000 is offered for B.C.-based applicants in 2026.
FEATURE STORY | January 4, 2026
Vedder River Restoration, Youth-Led Action for Freshwater Health
The Fraser Basin Council Youth Program is excited to announce the launch of a new project: Vedder River Restoration, Youth-Led Action for Freshwater Health. In collaboration with the Fraser Valley Watersheds Coalition, this project will foster youth engagement and skill development through the restoration of the Vedder River. With support from the Canada Water Agency, the project will equip youth from the Fraser Valley region with practical skills and leadership in sustainability, while learning about Indigenous and western approaches to stewardship and engaging in hands-on activities.
Applications for youth to participate will launch in January 2026. Follow the FBC Youth Program social media accounts or subscribe to the newsletter for updates.Â
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Join the Fraser Basin Council’s Talent Pool by emailing us your resume so it is available for review on future job openings.
When posting a position, we review our talent pool first. We will invite potential candidates who have the requisite qualifications and experience to put forward their candidature.
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