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Kettle Valley Waste is a business in B.C.'s Boundary region that has helped the local district implement exceptional waste disposal and diversion services.

Sign up for an upcoming day-long Renewable Energy Options Workshop aimed at the professional sector.

Jewel Creek Organic Farm has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund the filming of a video series that will teach a number of natural-building skills.

The Building Tree, owned by Paula Kiss, is helping Nelson, B.C. to be on the leading edge green building technique.

Farm, Food, Fork (F3) is bringing together the food advocates, marketers and farmers of the Kootenays with a dynamite event.

IncrEDIBLE Trail, a new initiative, will see vegetables and herbs grown throughout the downtown, including in front of businesses.

Aspiring Kootenay farmers will have the chance to learn from Jean-Martin Fortier, a farmer who sells $140,000 worth of vegetables from 1.5 acres in Ontario.

Help improve avalanche forecasting with Canadian Avalanche Centre's new app upgrade.

Green Scene has compiled some of the most exciting sustainable building trends to watch for in 2014.

The Columbia River Treaty affects flood protection, power generation, water management, ecology, and the area we call home—and now it’s up for review.

Teck has been recognized with the PDAC 2014 Environmental and Social Responsibility Award.

Small businesses are natural leaders in Kootenay communities and have a responsibility to lead with conscious intention. The 3 C’s help them do just that.

Teck has been the recipient of an Environmental & Social Responsibility Award from the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada.

The recently released 2013 State of the Basin report provides valuable insight into what makes this part of the province tick.

The Kootenay business Revolution Biodiesel is taking strides to reduce the carbon footprint of food miles and transportation using post-consumer bio oil.

The UN has declared 2014 the International Year of the Family Farm. We're pleased to share the best local agriculture stories we’ve written over the years.

Leonardo DiCaprio is part of a group entering the world’s first full electric race series.

With a career in renewable resources, Randolph Seibold is looking forward to helping the industry continue to move forward.

Draft strategic plan sets CBT’s environmental priorities for next five years

You’re invited to join the discussion to help develop a Watershed Action Plan to help conserve and enhance fish and wildlife.

If you’re concerned about genetically engineered foods, there’s a presentation coming to Kimberley, B.C., that you should attend.

Whether it’s biking to work or turning off the television to go hiking, getting active is rarely anything but a benefit in a number of ways.

The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program is funding initiatives that help in the productivity and sustainability of recreational fishing.

A free public forum, "Water Matters", to be held at the Creston & District Community Complex at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2013

CBT commits nearly $2 million over three years to Basin Business Advisors program

Jay Armstrong brings a multitude of qualifications and inherent skills to a new position that will benefit his hometown of Cranbrook, B.C.

Climate change adaptation initiative sees successes throughout the Basin.

Builders, engineers, designers and homeowners take note—Kimberley is getting set to host its 2013 Green Building Conference.

Approximately 7,150 hectares of private lands located in British Columbia’s Elk Valley and Flathead River Valley will be sold.

In early November, residents of Jaffray are invited to discuss recommendations on the future of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT).

Columbia Basin Trust to host event celebrating local culture and entertainment Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Wynndel Hall in Creston.

A progressive and sustainable Passive House is being built in the Kootenays by designer Lukas Armstrong of Nelson’s new firm, Cover Architectural Collaborative

Electric vehicles have a growing popularity and effectiveness

Selkirk College has been dedicated to improving its environmental sustainability and responsible use of natural resources throughout the college’s operations.

Thanks to the completion of a state-of-the-art clean energy storage source, BC Hydro customers living in Field, will benefit from increased power reliability.

Elkford, B.C., has realized the dream of establishing a community garden two years after the idea was first brainstormed.

A week-long course in passive house design and construction is coming to Cranbrook. Passive house design is a rapidly growing concept for energy efficiency.

Free event focuses on encouraging community collaboration.

BC Hydro is pleased to invite you to the official ribbon cutting event on Friday, September 27th at the Parks Canada Boulder Compound in Field, B.C.

Large grant deadline for CBT’s Environmental Initiatives Program is Oct. 15

Executive director Kelvin Saldern has announced he is leaving KAST for a position at the Columbia Basin Trust.

BC Hydro is giving sustainability-focused non-profits in B.C. the opportunity to win $10,000.

Apply today! Deadline October 7, 2013 CBT’S Youth Grants Program now accepting applications

Carolyn Herriot, author of The Zero Mile Diet, will be visiting various Kootenay communities

College of the Rockies is introducing Kootenay Farm School at its Creston campus, with exciting workshops and a 10-month beginner farming course.

The Kootenay Community Bat Project is helping residents discover the importance of bats and ways to help these mammals survive into the future.

As a long-term partner with the city, Teck Trail Operations has initiatives for the environment and community.

Organization focuses on evolving to better empower Basin communities

Kristen Idiens and Darren Trapp auditioned for the Amazing Race Canada in the hope of winning cash and attracting partners to share their dream.

The town of Creston has received a level two distinction as a green community. A municipality can receive up to a level three, which is total carbon neutrality.