By Times Staff
District of Clearwater has received an award from the B.C. government for its efforts to take action on climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its corporate operations and the broader community.
“On behalf of the Green Communities Committee, I would like to extend our congratulations to your local government for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the 2016 reporting year and to wish your community continued success in its ongoing progress,” said Jessica Brooks, executive director of Intergovernmental Relations and Planning Branch with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter (Charter), Clearwater’s local government has demonstrated its commitment to work with the province and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) to take action on climate change.
The joint provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee established the multi-level Climate Action Recognition Program as a way of acknowledging the progress and efforts being taken by local government leaders as they work to achieve their climate goals.
As a Charter signatory who has achieved Level 1 and Level 2 recognition, and demonstrated significant climate action (corporately or community wide) to reduce GHG emissions for the 2016 reporting year, District of Clearwater has been awarded Level 3 recognition – ‘Accelerating Progress on Charter Commitments’.