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ABOUT THE FRASER BASIN COUNCIL

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) brings people together to advance sustainability throughout BC through collaborative work on water and watersheds, climate change and air quality, and community sustainability and resilience. ABOUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

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This , we are excited to share positive salmon news!🐟 Salmon-Safe BC, a program of the Fraser Basin Council, has announ...
06/01/2026

This , we are excited to share positive salmon news!🐟

Salmon-Safe BC, a program of the Fraser Basin Council, has announced today that Osoyoos Larose Winery has successfully achieved a 3-year Salmon-Safe recertification.

Located on the slopes of Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos Larose Winery has demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting Salmon-Safe Agricultural Standards including water conservation, natural pest management, and organic nutrient management on site.

Their assessor gave kudos to the winery for many sustainable features such as:
• Erosion management and improved drainage infrastructure,
• Advanced irrigation control for precise irrigation delivery at block level,
• Sophisticated integrated pest management program with only organic products
used, and
• Partnerships with local stewardship organizations to leverage Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) funding to further improve water management and provide habitat to local species.

We commend Osoyoos Larose Winery for their commitment to sustainable agriculture and taking steps to protect their local waterways and salmon.🌊

To learn more about Salmon-Safe and Osoyoos Larose Winery’s recertification visit: https://buff.ly/syD9Epl

Tune in tomorrow!Join the Fraser Basin Council for a webinar exploring the Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framewo...
06/01/2026

Tune in tomorrow!

Join the Fraser Basin Council for a webinar exploring the Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framework, a new resource designed to support First Nations, local governments, and practitioners in developing extreme heat mapping projects.

The webinar will walk through how to use the guidance framework in practice and share insights from the City of Nanaimo and their heat mapping project experience. Participants will also learn about where to access available data, funding, and support from key partners, including the First Nations Health Authority, B.C.’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and GeoBC.

📅 June 2, 10am-12pm PDT

⬇️ Register today to secure your spot and connect with others across B.C. working on heat resilience.

https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/event/webinar-using-the-extreme-heat-mapping-guidance-framework/

Now accepting applications!⬇️The CoNext Climate Preparedness Hub is a free, 4-month training program that supports small...
05/25/2026

Now accepting applications!⬇️

The CoNext Climate Preparedness Hub is a free, 4-month training program that supports small, rural, and remote communities in B.C. prepare for climate challenges like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.

📅 Apply by May 31, 2026. Early applications encouraged and reviewed on a rolling basis.

The program is designed for communities who are often left out of climate conversations designed for larger urban centres. It's structured to support real people doing real work, often with limited resources but deep community commitment.

Communities are invited to review the Application Package, containing program details, session dates, and FAQs, and submit an Expression of Interest by May 31, 2026.

Apply now!

Application Package:https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/_Library/Climate_Resilience/CoNext%20Application%20Package%202026_Final.pdf
Expression of Interest:https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/bc-wide-work/climate-change/climate-resilience/

Register today for our upcoming webinar exploring the Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framework, a new resource de...
05/21/2026

Register today for our upcoming webinar exploring the Extreme Heat Mapping Project Guidance Framework, a new resource designed to support First Nations, local governments, and practitioners in developing extreme heat mapping projects.

The webinar will walk through how to use the guidance framework in practice and share insights from the City of Nanaimo and their heat mapping project experience. Participants will also learn about where to access available data, funding, and support from key partners, including the First Nations Health Authority, B.C.’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and GeoBC.

📅 June 2, 10am-12pm PDT

⬇️ Register today to secure your spot and connect with others across B.C. working on heat resilience.

https://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/event/webinar-using-the-extreme-heat-mapping-guidance-framework/


Our Plug In BC team is honoured to announce Sandra Phillips the Emcee for this years Zero Emission Fleets: Reconnect 202...
05/05/2026

Our Plug In BC team is honoured to announce Sandra Phillips the Emcee for this years Zero Emission Fleets: Reconnect 2026.

Sandra is the CEO of Modo Car Share Co-operative and founder of movmi. At Modo, she is guiding the co-operative’s transition to zero-emission mobility—expanding access to electric vehicles while ensuring reliability, affordability, and strong member adoption. Her work focuses on how EVs integrate into real-world systems, from neighbourhood-based carshare to partnerships with transit and public agencies.

A frequent speaker and moderator, Sandra has hosted events including the Active Transportation Summit, Shared Mobility Rocks, and TransLink’s New Mobility Forum. Her work has been recognized with the Clean50 Award, the BCBusiness Change Maker Award, and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award.

To see Sandra and a whole host of industry leaders, get your tickets now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zero-emission-fleets-reconnect-2026-tickets-1983983412795

CoNext is a collaborative effort led by a diverse team of organizations, including the Fraser Basin Council, committed t...
05/04/2026

CoNext is a collaborative effort led by a diverse team of organizations, including the Fraser Basin Council, committed to enhancing climate resilience across British Columbia.

Join the CoNext:Climate Preparedness Hub
📅 Accepting applications until May 31, 2026

The CoNext Climate Preparedness Hub is a free, 4-month training program that supports small, rural, and remote communities in B.C. prepare for climate challenges like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. The program is designed for communities who are often left out of climate conversations designed for larger urban centres. It's structured to support real people doing real work, often with limited resources but deep community commitment.

26 communities from across B.C. participated in the first two years of the program, with representation from First Nations, local governments, regional districts, and community organizations. The third year of CoNext, kicking off in Fall 2026, will build on this success and continue to support small communities in their climate preparedness journey.

Communities are invited to review the Application Package, containing program details, session dates, and FAQs, and submit an Expression of Interest by May 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and spaces are limited. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

Apply now!

Application Package: https://bit.ly/4cUbvVD
Expression of Interest: https://bit.ly/4tNlYbp

05/01/2026

Zero Emissions Fleet: Reconnect is BC's premier single-day forum for fleet electrification — bringing together fleet operators, procurement decision-makers, OEMs, charging infrastructure providers, and municipal and regional representatives to accelerate the real-world transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles.

Join us on June 2nd, 2026 at the Arts Umbrella on Granville Island, Vancouver.

Visit the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zero-emission-fleets-reconnect-2026-tickets-1983983412795

Earlier this month, our own Mahdis Araujo spoke on the BC Changemakers panel at Canada’s largest electrification event: ...
04/20/2026

Earlier this month, our own Mahdis Araujo spoke on the BC Changemakers panel at Canada’s largest electrification event: the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. The panel included David Bibby (Hypercharge), Mike Wenzlaff (BC Hydro EV Service Delivery), and moderator Denise Lee (Clean Energy Canada).

The discussion unpacked how BC became one of Canada’s leading EV markets. Here are a few highlights:

📍 It started before the market existed. Through the Community Charging Infrastructure Fund (2007), E3 Fleets (2008), the Green Fleets Buyers Group (2010–2012), BC invested in infrastructure and lived experience long before mass-market EVs arrived. In 2013 we had 450 public charging stations and just 14 DC fast chargers. Today BC has 2,300+ DCFC ports. That’s not an accident. That’s 15 years of deliberate investment.

📍 It took collaboration. Provincial and local governments, BC Hydro, utilities, NGOs, EV Associations, and everyday drivers who showed up at test drives and told their neighbours.

📍 EV adoption follows policy, not technology. We hear that consumers are waiting for a battery breakthrough, but sales rise and fall despite the vehicles constantly improving. When financial support is available, sales climb. When policy pulls back, adoption slows. The technology has been more than adequate for years.

We're grateful to Electric Autonomy for convening such a high-quality gathering of people doing real work on Canada’s EV transition.

Let's keep the discussion going at Zero-Emission Fleets Reconnect, June 2nd in Vancouver: https://lnkd.in/gpx9vwPh

Expanded eligibility – registrants from all regions now accepted due to additional space available! Strengthening connec...
04/16/2026

Expanded eligibility – registrants from all regions now accepted due to additional space available!

Strengthening connections between local governments and First Nations in land use planning is more important than ever. Join us at the First Nations - Local Government Land Use Planning Regional Workshop, May 5-7 in Lheidli T'enneh territory in Prince George. This 2.5-day workshop brings together experienced practitioners to explore legislative frameworks, share resources, and engage in meaningful dialogues. If you're working in this space, don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding and build lasting partnerships.

https://www.lgma.ca/first-nations-and-local-government-land-use-planning-regional-workshop

Review the program brochure for more information and register now to secure your spot. First Nations staff are eligible for bursaries. Register before April 21!

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