This project was commissioned by the Water Initiatives Program of the Columbia Basin Trust with the assistance of the Pacific Climate Change Impact Consortium from the University of Victoria and a number of other scientific researchers. The objective of this pamphlet is to provide preliminary information on climate change in the Canadian portion of the Basin that may be used for initiating the dialogue on this issue in the communities of our region. It is a synthesis and overview of current technical knowledge, with some additional contributions on historical trends and future projections. It is acknowledged that there remain significant gaps in information and extensive research and monitoring are needed in order to fully understand this complex and important issue.
The Columbia Basin Trust’s water mandate is to work with Basin residents to improve their understanding and involvement in water. The Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Initiatives Program is interested in supporting organizations and communities that are keen to work together to better understand past and future climate changes, to assess vulnerabilities and opportunities, and to identify and implement wise adaptation actions.
