The Creston Climate Action Society started in early 2019 as a group of citizens concerned about the impacts of climate change, including the shortage of water, unpredictable winters temperature, low snowpack, worsening drought conditions, and increasing occurrence of wildfires and smoke all of which were being felt in the Valley.
The group met monthly with 25 to 50 active people focused on projects they were passionate about such as Idle Free Creston, 100 % Renewable Kootenays, Recycling, Reduction of Single Use Plastics, letter writing to government and more.
In February 2020 the group became a non-profit society with a volunteer board of directors.
In 2024, the Society was renamed Creston Valley Climate Action Society to reflect the inclusion of the rural areas.
An engaged Creston Valley addressing climate change to protect and nurture healthy ecosystems and communities for current and future generations.
Our mission is to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) by implementing on-the-ground actions for the well-being of our community and the earth.
We will achieve tangible, climate-related objectives by:
Hope – we inspire hope in ourselves and others and give back to the earth.
Integrity – we act with unwavering integrity built on a foundation of honest and transparent communication.
Respect – we respect others by listening and engaging with understanding and compassion.
Knowledge – we choose scientific and traditional knowledge as foundations for our climate and ecosystem related plans and actions.
Commitment – we understand the urgency and commit to take timely action.
Collaboration – we grow stronger as we embrace diversity and work with others.
We are grateful that the Yaqan Nu?kiy share this beautiful valley that is in the Ktunaxa ?amak?is with us and we respect the stewardship the Ktunaxa people have for the land. We will honour your traditional ways and try to learn from you how to live with the land.
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