The State of the Basin initiative is testing a model for monitoring and reporting on social, environmental, economic, and cultural indicators and trends in the CBT area. By providing accessible, credible information, the intent is to make it easier for Basin residents, communities, and organizations to know more about the area and to use upto-date local information in planning and decision-making. This report is accompanied by a website containing raw data and other information links as well as contacts for support. CBT will also support some pilot planning efforts in the Basin that incorporate the use of information.