Province commits $822,695 toward West Kootenay wildfire risk reduction projects

Communities in the Southeast Fire Centre are getting grants to help combat and mitigate wildfires.

“Across the Kootenays, one of the biggest draws is that we get to live next to nature,” said Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson. “Unfortunately, that can mean our homes and communities are at greater wildfire risk. By supporting these projects, we are making sure people will be protected by a community-led response in the case of a wildfire.”

  Projects in the Southeast Fire Centre include:

  • $204,620 to Creston Valley Forest Corporation
  • $184,070 to Harrop-Procter Community Co-operative
  • $260,505 to Kaslo and District Community Forest Society
  • $25,000 to Nakusp and Area Community Forest
  • $148,500 to Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative

 

“People in the Kootenays have been living with the reality of wildfires for a long time,” Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy added. “These projects will help keep people and local infrastructure safe if a fire does happen, and support local employment in a community-owned and operated forest.”

Provincial grant funding for these local projects stems from the $5 million allocated to 15 holders of Community Forest Agreements around B.C. to fund a total of 44 Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction projects.

Community Forest Agreement holders manage forested land near communities and play a key role in fuel management treatments. They also advocate for their communities and provide expertise and knowledge to successfully implement fuel management projects locally.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Tom Wayman book launches in Nelson and Nakusp

West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch his newest collection of poems, Out of the Ordinary, in Nelson and Nakusp later this month.

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

Fatal crash claims the life of 17-year old from Proctor

Nelson RCMP are searching for witnesses in relation to a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl from Proctor. 
- Advertisement -