Columbia Basin Trust
CBT Water Initiatives

Building Basin residents' understanding and awareness about water issues is an important part of CBT's water mandate. CBT has a mandate to work in the area of water as identified in the Binding Agreement with the Province of BC Columbia Basin Management Plan and direction from Columbia Basin communities and residents. CBT was created in recognition of the impacts associated with the management of water in this region.


Working on Water Issues - Five Focus Areas

Basin residents identified a broad range of concerns regarding the importance of water. CBT is working in partnership with a variety of community groups, local governments, First Nations, and provincial and federal organizations to increase Basin residents' understanding of water issues in the Columbia Basin, and to work cooperatively towards a common agreement for the future management of our shared water resources.

CBT has identified three goals that provide direction to the Water Initiatives Program:
Goal 1: Improving the overall understanding and awareness of water related issues
Goal 2: Helping build effective partnerships
Goal 3: Facilitating participation in major decisions related to water in the Columbia Basin

To achieve these goals the Water Initiatives Program works on five focus areas. Within the five focus areas CBT is working on several projects and initiatives. Explore each of the five areas to learn more.


Vision

An active and diverse network of organizations working together to improve and protect water values in the Basin. Water quality and quantity in the Columbia Basin is managed to meet a range of social, cultural, economic and environmental values and has the support of the public. CBT is a leader in representing Basin residents' interests and values in water initiatives in the Basin.


Water Advisory Panel

CBT’s work in the area of water is varied and complex and in order to undertake the activities identified in the strategy, CBT understands that it needs to draw upon the skills and knowledge of a variety of people and organizations in a collaborative and mutually beneficial manner.

CBT’s Water Initiatives Advisory Panel is made up of ten highly respected and internationally renowned individuals who provide advice, complete on-the-ground work in the Basin and help guide CBT’s actions.


 

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic
and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
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