The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons. In August 2018, 16 youth launched on an 11-day journey down the river to understand this waterway and its values. Through…
The threat of wildfires is real and present in the Basin, and the City of Fernie is very aware of its vulnerability—the entire community was destroyed by wildfire on August 1, 1908. Ted Ruiter, Fernie’s Director…
The Basin is home to a rich and diverse Indigenous peoples’ history, heritage and cultures. Indigenous peoples and First Nations communities in the region have deep relationships to the lands and waters—the significance of which enables…
“We have all this wonderful sun in the Kootenays. Why not make use of it?” So says Lynda McNutt, resident of the small community of Edgewood and President of the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department Society.
Our region is known for the grandeur of its mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Yet wetlands and grasslands are also vital to its ecology. The goal is not only to restore the landscapes, but to ensure…
“When you talk to old-timers, they’ll tell you how the snowbanks used to be higher and winters colder. It’s true—they were. I don’t think a lot of people truly understand the magnitude of the changes we…
“Zebra” and “quagga” may sound perfectly paired to star in a kids book, but their presence in the Basin is anything but playful.
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Since opening in 1995, Stepping Stones has grown into a lasting legacy of child care innovation, collaboration, and community support in Revelstoke.
Guided by Indigenous stewardship and ecological values, the protection and restoration at Lot 48 stands as a powerful example of community-driven, collaborative conservation.
Sara Sansom, founder and director at Birch & Lace Hair Company in Revelstoke, recently bolstered her business knowledge by taking part in the Trust’s Basin Business Advisors program.
Prompted by residents’ early concerns, local communities began leading the way on climate and water action—supported by region-specific knowledge and tools that continue to shape the Basin’s future.
Indigenous leadership reclaim and repurpose a site of historical pain into a space for healing and opportunity.
The entrepreneurs behind Giv’er Shirt Works in Fernie now have a roadmap for where their business is headed.
The Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery is more than a museum—it’s a living hub where history, art, and community converge.
How a WWII-Era Dam became a clean energy engine for the Columbia Basin On the banks of the Kootenay River near Castlegar towers a piece of wartime infrastructure stillhumming with life.
Key City Theatre in Cranbrook and the Bailey Theatre in Trail help keep the the Basin arts and culture scene thriving for audiences and artists.
