Partners for Climate Protection Program
The Village of Lumby achieved all 5 milestones of the Partners for Climate Protection program’s Milestone Framework. PCP is a network of Canadian municipal governments that have committed to reducing GHG emissions and protecting our climate. From creating an inventory to setting and reaching emissions reduction target, each milestone moves us closer to achieving our climate goals. We’re working to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions with PCP support: https://www.pcp-ppc.ca/program PCP is a partnership between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. PCP receives financial support from the Government of Canada and ICLEI Canada.
Green Communities Climate Action Recognition Program
The Village of Lumby is committed to being a leader in climate action and once again has been awarded Level 4 recognition. As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, the Village of Lumby is proud to report that the Village of Lumby is once again carbon neutral in its corporate operations for the 2020 reporting year.
The joint Provincial – UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) has recognized the Village of Lumby for achievement of Level 1, 2 and 3 in previous reporting years. As the Village of Lumby has met the goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2017 reporting year, GCC has awarded the Village of Lumby Level 4 recognition “Achievement of Carbon Neutrality.”
Green House Gas Emission Strategy
Check out the Village of Lumby’s plan to reduce green house gas emissions.
Supporting strategies include:
- Village of Lumby Carbon Neutral Action Plan – Adopted September 17, 2012
- Village of Lumby Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP) – Adopted October 15, 2012
Water Supply and Filtration
For information on the Lumby water treatment plant, the Village of Lumby Water Wise publication provides information from when the plant became operational in October 2006.
Wastewater Treatment
- Sewer Main Lift Station Replacement Project
- Lumby receives grant for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
Lumby-Weyerhaeuser Salmon Trails
The Lumby-Weyerhaeuser Salmon Trails were officially opened on June 10th 2006, with the participation of the Okanagan First Nations, represented by the Okanagan Indian Band. Pamphlets and Trail Passports can be picked up at many businesses downtown, at the Chamber of Commerce/Tourist Information Centre and the Village Office. This project adds to the community’s capacity and responded to the need for a new direction in the local economy.
Learn more about our Salmon Trails contact us.
To view the Transportation and Trails Master Plan click here.