Columbia Valley Pioneer staff
The RDEK is hoping to provide a community coordinator for the WildSafeBC program in Electoral Areas F and G.
The board recently approved a program contribution fee of $5,000 from the Discretionary Grants-in-Aid Service, including $4,375 from Area F and $625 from Area G.
An application (for the coordinator position) has been submitted.
Electoral Areas F and G have participated in the WildSafeBC program since 2015. Director Susan Clovechok and Director Roberta Schnider have expressed their wish to continue their participation in 2025.
The BC Conservation Foundation partners with local communities to hire a part-time coordinator to deliver WildSafeBC. The primary goal is to reduce conflicts and help keep wildlife wild and the community safe. The program uses a multi-faceted approach to increase community knowledge with regards to local wildlife and human-wildlife conflict. The work includes door-to-door outreach, public presentations, bear spray workshops, electric fencing support, and community awareness events.
