Come learn from the West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps (YCC) all about the RDCK’s Resiliency programs. After weeks of training with RDCK staff, the West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps have been travelling around the RDCK presenting to community members on the programs the RDCK has to make their communities more resilient.
In this presentation you’ll learn about:
- Firesmart: You’ll learn the principles of Firesmarting your home, how to access a home assessment and the funds available to help support this process, Plus be introduced to our regional Firesmart Coordinator, Jessy Lay
- Emergency Preparedness: You’ll learn ways to stay informed on wildfires and other natural disasters in your area and how to be best prepared in the event of an emergency
- Water Conservation: Tips and tricks on how to conserve water both inside and outside your home as well as the types of water systems found throughout the RDCK
- Waste Diversion: Learn the ins and outs of waste diversion and have your questions answered about recycling, composting and waste disposal
- Home Energy Efficiency: Find out more about a program called REEP (Regional Energy Efficiency Program) created to support you on your journey by saving on your energy/utilities bills (or amount of wood you’re burning) by making your home more energy efficient. Find out about the most impactful things you can do as well as grants and loans available to you.
If you have questions the crew can’t answer, we also have an ‘ask an expert’ option where you can submit questions and get a direct response from RDCK staff members
