Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee
The Province is seeking interested citizens in Cranbrook and Trail to join the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee.
The Committee works closely with the Province, BC Hydro, and the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee to help inform potential future improvements to the Columbia River Treaty and hydroelectric operations in the Columbia Basin. It is a diverse, basin-wide group representing a broad range of perspectives, interests and geography.
Requirements: Knowledge of, and expertise in, the Columbia Basin and basin interests.
Commitment: The committee meets two times/year in person, with additional webinars and conference calls as needed.
Location: Meetings are held throughout the Columbia Basin. Travel costs are reimbursed.
*Where feasible, web and tele-conferencing are offered.
How to Apply:
Submit a one-page expression of interest before 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2019, explaining why you want to be part of the committee and what you can bring to the committee.
- Submissions can be made by email to: columbiarivertreaty@gov.bc.ca, or by mail to:
- Brooke McMurchy, Policy Advisor
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
PO Box 9314 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9N1
Read below for more information about the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee, including materials from past meetings.
Continuing with the open engagement that took place during the Columbia River Treaty Review process, the Province, the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee, and BC Hydro initiated the Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee, a diverse Basin-wide group representing a broad range of perspectives, interests and geography, which help inform hydroelectric operations in the Columbia Basin and potential future improvements to the Columbia River Treaty. To learn more about the Committee, scroll down to read the Terms of Reference and browse materials from past meetings.
Since its inception, the Committee, or “CBRAC”, has identified a wide range of topics related to the Columbia River Treaty and Columbia Basin hydro operations that they would like to gain a better understanding of. Many of these topics are covered during regular CBRAC meetings; others are covered during webinars and workshops. On this page you will find materials and discussion summaries from all sessions. Click on a particular meeting date below to see the materials from that event.
- Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee Code of Conduct
- Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee Members
Supporting Materials
Meetings
April 15 & 16, 2019: Meeting #9
CBRAC held its 9th meeting on April 15th and 16th, 2019 in Invermere, B.C. at the Copper Point Resort. 25 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy,... Read More
May 15 & 16, 2018: Meeting #8
CBRAC held its 8th meeting on May 15th and 16th, 2018 in Ainsworth Hot Springs, B.C. 23 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources,... Read More
December 4 & 5, 2017: Meeting #7
CBRAC held its 7th meeting on December 4th and 5th, 2017 in Cranbrook, BC. 22 members attended, along with the Minister of Children and Family Development by phone, and representatives from the... Read More
June 20 & 21, 2017: Meeting #6
CBRAC held its 6th in-person meeting on June 20th and 21st, 2017 in Nelson, BC. 34 of the 40 members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, the Columbia... Read More
October 13 & 14, 2016: Meeting #5
CBRAC held its 5th meeting on October 13 & 14, 2016 in Revelstoke BC. Twenty-seven of the thirty-four members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, the... Read More
May 25 & 26, 2016: Meeting #4
CBRAC held its fourth meeting on May 26 and 27, 2016 in Cranbrook BC. Nineteen of the thirty-two members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, the Columbia... Read More
March 9, 2016: Kootenay System Workshop
CBRAC requested a workshop to strengthen their understanding of hydro operations on the Kootenay River system. The members of the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee (LGC) were... Read More
February 17, 2016: Water Use Planning Webinar
CBRAC requested a webinar to increase understanding of the purpose, process of development, roles and responsibilities for the Columbia and Duncan Water Use Plans (WUPs), and provide information... Read More
October 26 & 27, 2015: Meeting #3
The CBRAC held its third meeting on October 26 and 27, 2015, in Golden B.C. Twenty-two of the thirty-six members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, the... Read More
March 12, 2015: Meeting #2
The CBRAC held its second in-person meeting on March 12, 2015 in Castlegar, B.C. Twenty-three of the thirty-six members attended, along with representatives from the B.C. Ministry of Energy and... Read More
December 15, 2014: Webinar on the Impacts and Benefits of the Columbia River Treaty
The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee held a webinar featuring a presentation by George Penfold on the Range of Impacts and Benefits of the Columbia River Treaty on Basin Communities, the... Read More
September 11, 2014: Inaugural Meeting
The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee (CBRAC) held its inaugural meeting on September 11, 2014 in Nelson, B.C. Twenty-two of the thirty-six members attended, along with representatives from... Read More
