The purpose of the Employment Lands research project was to better understand the landscape of wealth generating lands in the Columbia Basin-Boundary region of BC. An integrated economic development-geospatial lands analysis was undertaken to better understand opportunities and constraints...Read more
On average, the extent of glaciers in our region dropped 14% over the period 1985-2005. That's an average rate of change of 0.7% per year. The trend for this region is more pronounced than the average for Western Canada” 11% over the entire study period, or 0.6% per year.
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The Future of Food in the Kootenays Conference was held in Nelson on Tuesday evening, November 13 and all day Wednesday, November 14, 2007. The Conference addressed the issue of food security from a regional perspective. Both days were sold out at capacity; approximately 270 participants...Read more
The findings in this report are based on a series of focus groups held in different regions of the country and attended by more than 100 nonprofit and voluntary sector organizations, as well as roundtable discussions with funders and interviews with key informants, responses to a written survey...Read more
This study was undertaken to collect detailed travel and motivation information from visitors. Main objectives of the study were to profile travelers to Fort Steele Heritage Town and the East Kootenay region in terms of traveler and trip characteristics in order to support market and product...Read more
This report details an integrated community sustainability plan (ICSP) for Fernie. Fernie's ICSP integrates all existing plans and policies, gives direction to all future initiatives, and provides a comprehensive framework for community decision making.Read more
Video produced as part of the RDI's Regional Food System's Project. Brief overview of project study area, objectives, findings, and recommendations for progressive agrcultural and food security in the Columbia region.
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In this paper I will explore the issues, the needs, possible roles that the CBT could take on, and the benefits from engaging in a strategic food security initiative. In recognition of the fact that the Indigenous Communities of the Basin1 were here first, each section begins with information...Read more
Food hub impacts on regional food systems, and the resources available to support their growth and development. Taken as a whole, this resource guide is designed to give readers a greater understanding of what regional food hubs are, their impacts, strategies to assist their success and growth,...Read more
This report highlights the diversity of food banks within the Columbia Basin. Food banks continually face challenges to maintain operations amidst a high demand for services. These challenges vary among food banks, but generally include providing sufficient nutrient rich food, food shortages,...Read more
