2024 Elizabeth Henry Scholarship
Scholarship applications are open now through May 10! The 2024 Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health ($4,000 award) will support a graduate student 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. |
Honouring FBC's Founding Chair, Iona Campagnolo"Our hearts go out to the family of Iona Campagnolo, and we offer our condolences on her passing. We join in spirit with all who mourn her and honour her life. Knowing Iona was an unparalleled privilege. As the founding Chair of the Fraser Basin Council from 1997 to 2001, she led our organization with wisdom, insight, warmth and an unwavering commitment to working together for sustainability in communities across this magnificent watershed, and indeed all of British Columbia. Together with my colleagues, I feel humbled by her example and lifelong service. We will strive, as she did, to secure a legacy for future generations.”
– David Marshall, CEO, Fraser Basin Council
All FBC Directors and staff join in honouring Iona Campagnolo. We look back at our 20th Anniversary in 2017, when she shared reflections on FBC and our work, in conversation with David Marshall.
Public Charger Program - Apply by May 17
Looking to bring EV fast chargers to your community? May 17 is the deadline to apply for fast charger incentives. The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is helping to build out BC’s public fast charging network. Incentives support the purchase & installation of DC fast chargers (Level 3) and Level 2 chargers, subject to eligibility criteria. The current priority is for projects that fill geographic gaps in rural, northern and Indigenous communities. Applications in urban communities with high uptake of electric vehicles, high concentrations of multi-unit residential buildings, or other density-related need for more fast charging will also be given priority. Details at Plug in BC. Zero Emission Fleets
A great day at Zero Emission Fleets: RECONNECT 2024 in the City of North Vancouver on March 6. Our Plug in BC team hosted EV innovators for sessions, displays and demos of leading-edge electric vehicles and equipment. Panels addressed the road forward for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks & industry electrification in BC, and participants enjoyed networking time, EV & E-bike test drives and tours of HaiSea's electric tugboats. Learn more about fleet electrification opportunities on our Plug In BC website. Photo: Nicole Gonzalez Filos, FBC. Grant for Local Governments
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New Community Wildfire Roundtables
The Salmon Arm and Similkameen Community Wildfire Roundtables are the latest to get work underway. Take a look! Yes, it's Down to You!
Subscribe to the FBC Youth Program's DOWN TO YOU podcast! Hear from young leaders throughout BC about their work to reduce their climate footprint and share inspiring ideas for a net-zero future. Available now on your favourite podcatcher and on the Down to You podcast site! Energy Efficiency Policies in Three Communities
Here's a look at the experiences in three BC First Nations communities — Musqueam, Laxgalts'ap Village and Tsawwassen — to develop and implement energy efficiency policies. Learn about the approaches each community is taking to create efficiency, lower utility costs and improve health, and safety of people’s homes and other amenities. Floodplain Mapping Projects
The Province of BC is seeking to create high-quality floodplain maps for BC communities that are exposed to riverine, lakeshore and/or coastal flood hazards. The new floodplain mapping initiative is managed by FBC on behalf of the Province and at the direction of project committees. Learn about the areas being mapped. Kwadacha Solar Energy
Kwadacha Nation has advanced clean energy for their remote community — 500+ km north of Prince George — with a new solar photovoltaic system on the rooftop of Aatse Davie School. The system now produces clean energy to directly power the school, which cuts fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions and saves money. Other important benefits: this clean energy transition reduces air pollution and noise pollution from diesel power generation. Support FBC!The Fraser Basin Council welcomes charitable donations at any time through Canada Helps — via our Canada Helps Donation Page. Thanks to all donors who are supporting FBC in our sustainability projects.
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