Back to SearchThe Regional District of Central Okanagan has received the Community Excellence Award for Environmental Sustainability from the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA).
The award was presented during the recent annual SILGA conference in Salmon Arm.
The RDCO was recognized for its collaborative effort in developing a Regional Flood Mitigation Strategy as part of the on-going Floodplain Management Plan. The project involved extensive input from all local governments, First Nations, and regional partners.
Chair Loyal Wooldridge says “Local governments across the province have seen firsthand the wicked effects of natural disasters, from flooding to fires – the last year has been a testament to the power of nature and climate change. The regional floodplain management plan and resource guide is a demonstration of collaboration in action. With input from local governments, the public and syilx Okanagan communities – the traditional stewards of these lands for thousands of years - we aim to reduce risk and increase resiliency in years to come.”
Brittany Nichols, RDCO Development Services manager adds “ The plan was born out of a need to reduce our flood risks while increasing our resilience. From initially identifying high risk areas, to developing hazard maps and non-structural flood mitigation strategies, this project provides a consistent framework for Central Okanagan jurisdictions to consider in mitigating and preparing for the ever-present flood threat.”
To view the flood mitigation strategy and floodplain management plan toolkit and resource guide visit rdco.com.
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