our trust, our future
Since the Trust was founded by Basin residents in 1995, weβve focused our efforts based on input from the people. So much has changed since then, and so much is continuing to change. One thing remains the same, we are so fortunate to live, work and play in this special place, the Columbia Basin.
This year, we are writing a new Columbia Basin Management Plan and have undertaken our community engagement process, called Our Trust, Our Future, in addition to our ongoing engagement with Basin residents.
look how far weβve come together
Columbia Basin Trust works together with people, organizations and communities to support their efforts to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being, now and for future generations The following graphic highlights some of the positive results seen across the region since 2015, including benefits like grants, capital investments and new commercial loans and real estate, and supported over 18,400 projects.
look how far weβve come together
Columbia Basin Trust works together with people, organizations and communities to support their efforts to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being, now and for future generations The following graphic highlights some of the positive results seen across the region since 2015, including benefits like grants, capital investments and new commercial loans and real estate, and supported over 18,400 projects.
resources
Supporting people and communities in the Columbia Basin.
contact us
Have a question, comment or accessibility consideration? Email future@ourtrust.org.
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#BasinFuture
π Now Hiring: Senior Dam Safety Engineer, Civil, on our Power Operations team, based out of our Castlegar office.
Some of the responsibilities include:
βοΈ Manage Water Act licenses and BC Dam Safety regulations
βοΈ Project manage operations and maintenance and/or capital replacement projects
βοΈ Develop and manage asset life cycle strategies through short-term maintenance and long-term replacement planning.
Learn more about this position and apply by June 13, link in bio.
#hiring #basinlife #ColumbiaBasin #engineering #jobalert
π§ NEW SEASON ALERT: The Headwaters, Stories From the Source podcast season 2 starts today!
π£ Get ready to explore the paranormal world, learn about the ancient trees that call the Kootenay home and listen to local folklore and legends
βοΈListen to the first three episodes of season 2 of The Headwaters wherever you get your podcasts, and watch for new episodes every Thursday.
#columbiabasin #theheadwaterspodcast #basinlife #kootenays #eastkootenays #westkootenays #headwaterspodcast #columbiariver #podcast #kootenaypodcast
π Thank you to everyone who attended our Ecosystem Enhancement Program workshops in Slocan and Revelstoke this week!
β°οΈ We are continuing to seek ideas for eligible projects that will enhance and restore the #ColumbiaBasin landscapes.
π Attendees arrived brimming with project ideas, they discussed the resources and partners that could help further develop their ideas, and they learned about how to submit a project idea for potential Trust support.
π If you couldn`t make a workshop, we still want to hear about potential project ideas that could benefit Basin ecosystems today. Visit https://ourtrust.org/eep for more details.
#BasinFuture #basinlife #BasinStories #SlocanBC #SlocanValley #RevelstokeBC #SlocanBC
π Thank you to all who participated in the Basin Youth Network Leadership Summit last weekend! We loved seeing the youth connect with other networks across the #ColumbiaBasin.
π There were 90 youth from 23 different Basin Youth Networks in attendance. Participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.
π Thank you to all the chaperones and leaders at the event for all your hard work and effort to ensure that the youth were safe and encouraged to shine their authentic selves all weekend long.
#basinlife #BasinFuture #BasinYouthNetwork
π Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!
π Over the past six weeks, the Trust hosted open houses and guided conversations around the Basin, plus hosted several online meetings, pop-up engagements and more.
π Thank you to all of you who attended an event, spoke with staff, submitted your thoughts online and shared your perspectives.
π· View a gallery of photos from the events here: http://ow.ly/vjUO50Om4YR.
π€ We look forward to further engagement at three Symposia in May and June!
#ColumbiaBasin #BasinFuture #basinlife #BasinStories
π Thank you for sharing your thoughts at our pop-up engagements in Cranbrook and Trail.
βοΈ We are writing a new plan for the future, but we can only do this with you.
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Calendar of community engagement events found at ourtrust.org/future or our link in bio.
#ColumbiaBasin #BasinFuture #basinlife #Cranbrook #cranbrookbc #trailbc #communityengagment #engagement #buildingcommunity #connections #strategicplan
