Climate Action in Creston

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In 2021, the Town of Creston made a commitment to the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan, which outlines the path to achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2050. Creston aims to transition all energy sectors within the community, including heating and cooling, transportation, electricity, and waste management, to 100% renewable sources by 2050.

Currently in draft stages, the Climate Action Plan is intended to be a guiding document that continues to evolve as new information becomes available. The Plan identifies five major action areas or Big Moves: Transportation, Buildings & Infrastructure, Waste, Leadership & Education, and Adaptation & Resiliency. Each of the Big Moves has several actions to help Creston meet our goals.

The Plan moves Creston towards equitable climate action and generates environmental, economic, and health benefits for individuals, families, and businesses throughout the community. It fosters a culture of sustainability in our community and in Municipal operations, where sustainability becomes central to decision-making processes.

In 2021, the Town of Creston made a commitment to the West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan, which outlines the path to achieving 100% renewable energy usage by 2050. Creston aims to transition all energy sectors within the community, including heating and cooling, transportation, electricity, and waste management, to 100% renewable sources by 2050.

Currently in draft stages, the Climate Action Plan is intended to be a guiding document that continues to evolve as new information becomes available. The Plan identifies five major action areas or Big Moves: Transportation, Buildings & Infrastructure, Waste, Leadership & Education, and Adaptation & Resiliency. Each of the Big Moves has several actions to help Creston meet our goals.

The Plan moves Creston towards equitable climate action and generates environmental, economic, and health benefits for individuals, families, and businesses throughout the community. It fosters a culture of sustainability in our community and in Municipal operations, where sustainability becomes central to decision-making processes.

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    I'm a new resident to Creston (since Oct. 1, 2021) and I am impressed with the beauty and friendliness of the town and surrounding area. I'm really worried about climate change and I looked at your 6 quick questions. A lot going on here and I'm pleased. I believe your site says I can ask questions and make suggestions on it. I have signed up for your Let's Talk page just now. Would you have heard about this initiative to sue fossil fuel companies for the costs that their activities are costing small municipalities like Creston that have to deal with and pay for their refusal to end fossil fuel extraction. I can't attach the petition/article here so maybe would forward it to the council. Thank you for your help. Gary Stewart, #305-914 Vancouver St. email: gclodo@yahoo.ca

    Gary Stewart asked 2 months ago

    Hi Gary, 

    Thank you for inquiring on Let's Talk, you can absolutely ask questions and provide suggestions on this platform. It's great to hear that you are enjoying Creston and engaging with local residents in this stunning valley. 

    Please feel free to email our Affordable Housing & Climate Change Coordinator Asha at asha.delisle@creston.ca with the information/petition regarding the fossil fuel companies or reach out to Council directly. 

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    Why are the schools allowed to water every day when we are asked not to water our lawns or not to water them too frequently? They could set them to go off once a week which would still keep the lawns growing and green.

    Alice de Niverville asked 8 months ago

    Hi and thanks for your question. We are currently on Stage 2 water restrictions. Stage 2 means watering of lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs are allowed between 6:00 am and 10:00 am as well as between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm daily. 

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    In simple terms, what energy options are expected to be eliminated and what 'renewable energy' options are expected to be utilized? For example are wood stoves and propane to be completely phased out and only electricity used? Is the strategy to make wood heat illegal and propane so expensive that the only option is the already expensive electricity? What other sources will be phased out and what will be the permitted options?

    CR asked 9 months ago

    Thank you for your question. The Climate Action Plan does not ban any energy options for use or mandate that specific renewable energy options have to be used. The Town would like to transition to more electricity use over time as electricity has a much lower carbon footprint than non-renewable resources like gas and propane. There is no direction in this Plan to ban wood stoves, only to alter the rebate structure so that people can access more energy efficient methods for heating their home.

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    Being a Wynndel resident I come into Creston regularly by car, but would prefer to biking the distance to eliminate emissions. However, the highway shoulders (Hwy 3A and Lower Wynndel Road) are narrow and unsafe to bike on. Does the Town have any plans to create bike paths for such commutes or is this beyond the Town's scope of jurisdiction? If so, could the Town request the RDCK to consider such a proposal?

    Aloha69 asked over 1 year ago

    Thanks for your comment. 

    Trail systems connecting neighbouring communities are a great idea. Developing trails beyond Town borders is out of our jurisdiction. However, there is potential for partnerships between local governments to establish a trail system that connects valley communities. Currently, there are no concrete plans to develop an inter-jurisdictional trail system; however, there is both public and political support in the Town of Creston and Regional Districts. 

    The Town of Creston's Official Community Plan and new Multi-modal Transportation Plan include policies to encourage and support the links for alternative modes of transportation between the Town of Creston, yaqan nukiy, Erickson, Wynndel and other regional amenities.

    In 2020, the RDCK released a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the Town of Creston and Areas A, B and C (find the plan HERE). The plan showcases high public support for recreational trails between communities. 

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    In regard to Quick Fact #3. Thats great that we reuse the gravel. The biggest thorn in my side by far is the amount of gravel that is used on Creston residential streets during the winter. The reason it is such a thorn is the effect is has on Creston air quality in the spring. The dust caused by this gravel when it dries is a health hazard. My suggestion is to gravel where needed. I live on Alder Street and most of the street is relatively flat with a slight grade half way down. I do not see the need to gravel the entire street, or any flat street, every time we get half to one inch of snow. By spring the entire street is covered with gravel which causes a large amount of dust that has to be breathed when outdoors. Gravel at intersections and large hills would be sufficient. If the dust was for a week or two no problem, but it is for a couple months which is very unhealthy. Several times during winter when the weather is warm, we may get a small amount of snow over night, the snow plow still comes around. Why? I've seen the plow on our street plowing slush. In one more hour it would have been completely melted. Makes no sense. With the price of fuel the town could save some money with less plowing and gravelling.

    Donald asked over 1 year ago

    Hi, and thank you very much for your feedback. I have forwarded your concerns to our Manager of Infrastructure Services, who will discuss gravel application with the department. Thank you.

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    Where is mention of the 2030 climate action target (50% reduction) so clearly emphasized by the IPCC and a long list of climate scientists ?

    Les W Kuzyk asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    That's a great point. So far, we have been considering the provincial targets. As Local Government, our direction comes from the federal and provincial governments; however, in terms of climate targets, we can certainly aim above provincial and federal GHG reduction targets. Considering the IPCC's GHG reduction targets in this plan is important and will be a component of this project moving forward.

    Thanks for your feedback!

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    I didn't see much from the town on Earth Day...hoping next year it could be more of an event!

    Bonnie asked almost 2 years ago

    Thanks so much for your feedback!

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