Sustainablity

The following links provide local governments and First Nations with strategies for minimizing long term impacts on the environment.

Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.

Resources

CommunityFutures.com
Lists over 200 community programs that are searchable by category, sector, and organization. These pages provide information on sources of funding and support primarily for social, economic, and environmental community development initiatives in rural areas, however the programs are not necessarily exclusive to rural.
http://www.communityfutures.com/cms/Funding_Sources.2.0.html

LiveSmart BC
Offers several rebates, incentives and tax exemptions that make it easier and more affordable for British Columbians to make green choices as they work towards reducing their carbon footprint at home, at work and on the road.
http://www.livesmartbc.ca

Regional Growth Strategies, Ministry of Community and Rural Development
Promote human settlement that is (a) social, economic, and environmentally healthy; and (b) make efficient use of public facilities, land and other resources.
http://www.cd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/planning/growth_strategies.htm