“My family has always enjoyed the Columbia Valley and our goal is to see it conserved
for future generations to enjoy. Our way of life has always been inextricably linked to keeping
our lakes and rivers healthy and to the conservation of our forests and mountains and their
unique wildlife. For an investment of just $20 a year we feel this a wonderful opportunity
to help us achieve that goal.”
Bill Ayrton
Ph.D Geology
Windermere, BC
“We have something very special here in the Upper Columbia Valley – and it is
worth conserving. The Nature Conservancy of Canada has identified the Canadian Rocky Mountains
as a focal area for our work. Conservation needs dedicated action – and that is what
the Local Conservation Fund will provide. A grass-roots, locally driven approach to conservation
will ensure that the values we came to the Valley to enjoy are protected forever.”
Dave Hillary
Nature Conservancy Canada
Invermere, BC
“We recognize that the foundation of our economy is a healthy environment. Our goal
as developers is to create a sustainable community that residents will enjoy from generation
to generation knowing their special place will be enjoyed tomorrow as it is today. By supporting
the establishment of a Local Conservation Fund, we all can help conserve the water, wildlife
and open spaces in the Columbia Valley.”
Donna Rae
Columere Park Developments
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
“A sustainable business depends on a sustainable environment. A local conservation fund
based entirely on what your customers demand is an innovative, business-like approach to the
conservation of the land and water that sustain our businesses, our communities and our families.”
Elana Rosenfeld
CEO, Kicking Horse Coffee
Invermere, BC
“People in the East Kootenays recognize the special quality of life available here.
Open spaces, clean water, wildlife and wildlife habitat are key reasons we choose to live
here. The East Kootenay Conservation Program is dedicated to conserving natural areas for
Kootenay communities. You can help pass on these special qualities to the next generation
by voting “yes” to the Local Conservation Fund referendum this November.”
Dave White
Chair, EKCP
Canal Flats, BC
