Tag: Columbia Basin

Columbia Basin Trust launches $5 million food bank support fund

Columbia Basin Trust Layne Gallant - May 17, 2026

Food banks, First Nations and Métis societies across the Columbia Basin will receive financial aid to provide food support through a $5 million long-term fund from Columbia Basin Trust.

Groundwater monitoring lacking in Columbia Basin aquifers, report finds

Environment Layne Gallant - January 27, 2026

A new scientific groundwater assessment by Living Lakes Canada has found that most high-risk aquifers in the Columbia Basin are not being monitored, creating significant gaps in long-term water security planning.

Kootenay libraries receive accessibility boost from Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust Layne Gallant - January 11, 2026

Thirteen public libraries in the Kootenays are receiving over $990,000 from the Columbia Basin Trust for projects to improve accessibility for people with diverse abilities.

Stronger, greener communities thanks to Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust Layne Gallant - November 13, 2025

The Columbia Basin Trust is assisting communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin by developing concepts that align with their goals of energy efficiency and climate resilience.

Monitoring data shows climate change impacting local watersheds

Environment R McCormack - June 25, 2025

Hot, dry summers are expected to continue throughout the Columbia Basin, and Living Lakes Canada (LLC) is urging improved water management tailored to local needs.

Columbia Basin to benefit from B.C. watershed security investment

Uncategorized R McCormack - April 25, 2022

Living Lakes Canada (LLC) will use funding from the B.C. government to deploy a pair of projects aimed at...

CBT funds upgrades and provides more spaces in child care facilities

Uncategorized R McCormack - April 15, 2021

Over 80 child care facilities will add new or improve existing child care spaces thanks to over $481,000 from...

CBT distributes over $1-million for non-profit tech

Uncategorized R McCormack - March 22, 2021

Just over $1-million will be spread across 178 non-profits, community and Indigenous organizations across the Columbia Basin to support...

Two Kootenay Projects included in Provincial watershed ans wetland funding

Uncategorized R McCormack - March 15, 2021

The Elk River and Columbia Basin areas will both have more staff to monitor the waterways thanks to $1.5-million...

Public to receive Columbia River Treaty updates

Uncategorized R McCormack - February 23, 2021

Columbia Basin residents will have an opportunity to connect with those involved in the efforts to modernize the Columbia...

CBT funds environmental programs with nearly $650,000

Uncategorized R McCormack - February 18, 2021

16 environmental initiatives will be funded thanks to nearly $650,000 in grants from the Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) Environment...

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