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We want to hear from you!Contribute your ideas, provide feedback and ask questions on projects and initiatives within the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) that matter to you. This is your space to stay informed and engage with the RDCK.&nbsp;Register now to join the conversation.

Welcome to Engage RDCK

Community Recreation Campus, The Heart of Nelson, Areas F and Defined Area E. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), in partnership with the City of Nelson, are seeking the input from residents in the City of Nelson and Areas E and F, about if the current recreation amenities offered at the Community Recreation Campus still meet community needs. The Community Recreation Campus includes the Nelson &amp; District Community Complex (pool, fitness centre and arena), Civic Centre and Arena, Curling Rink, Indoor Soccer Facility and the empty lot at 824 Front Street. Residents will have the opportunity to hear from the RDCK and City of Nelson staff about the state of the facilities and amenities at the Community Recreation Campus during the community meetings and will have the opportunity to ask questions. Following the community meetings, residents can share their thoughts on whether the current facilities fit the community’s recreational needs, through a survey that will be available to the public on November 27. Phase One - Attend a MeetingThe RDCK is beginning phase one of a three-phase process by hosting a series of community meetings in Nelson and Areas E &amp; F. All community meeting dates, times and locations are listed below.DATELOCATIONTIMENovember 5, 2024Taghum Hall5915 Taghum Hall Road6:00 – 7:30pmNovember 6, 2024Prestige – Monashee Salon701 Lakeside Drive6:00 – 7:30pmNovember 7, 2024School Des Sentiers-alpins - Gym2780 Highway 3A6:00 – 7:30pmThe intent of the community meetings are to:Inform residents about the consultation processEducate the public on the current state of all facilities and amenities at the Community Recreation CampusAbout the Engagement ProcessThe Recreation Commission is seeking the public’s input about if the current recreation amenities offered at the Community Recreation Campus are still in alignment with community needs. The purpose of the process is to educate the public on the current state of all facilities and amenities at the Community Recreation Campus and develop a long-term vision for future recreation at the Campus.The consultation process will take a three phased approach starting on November 5 and ending in February 2025. See the infographic below for more information on the phases.Subscribe to stay informed and learn more about how you can share your thoughts

Nelson Community Recreation Campus

Have your say on Reimagining the Future of Recreation at the Castlegar &amp; District Area. Review a <a href="https://engage.rdck.ca/41078/widgets/171225/documents/141997" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summary of the phase 2 survey findings</a> or read the full <a href="https://engage.rdck.ca/41078/widgets/171225/documents/141998" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What We Heard Report</a>.Share your feedback on what we heard through our <a href="https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50277089/Castlegar-District-Phase-3-Review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Path Forward - Resident Feedback Questionnaire</a><a href="https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50277089/Castlegar-District-Phase-3-Review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a> Deadline to share your feedback is November 18.Phase Three - A Path ForwardThe RDCK, on behalf of the Recreation Commission, will be coming back to residents in Castlegar and Areas I and J, at the end of October, to share information collected from phase two. An additional short survey will be presented to residents to share their thoughts on results found through the survey. Join one of our open houses and learn about What We Heard from residents in our Phase 2 survey.Open House One: When: October 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM Where: Tarrys HallOpen House Two: October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM Where: Castlegar &amp; District Community Complex - Monashee Room Phase Two - CompleteThe RDCK completed phase two of Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar &amp; District Area in July. A resident and group survey was shared and was intended to gather resident feedback to help the Recreation Commission of Area I, Area J, and City of Castlegar plan the future of recreation services and understand resident&rsquo;s thoughts on the following topics:<ul><li>What enhancements or additional amenities are needed or desired at the Castlegar &amp; District Community Complex?</li><li>What improvements to recreation services are needed overall in the Castlegar &amp; District Area (outside the Community Complex)?</li><li>What is the community willing or able to fund for potential enhancements or additional recreation amenities?</li></ul>Information gathered from the resident and group surveys will help determine the communities&#39; priorities for recreation today and identify how the RDCK can improve current programs and amenities offered. In addition, it will determine future recreation planning priorities for the RDCK based on how the community would like their tax dollars spent in the Castlegar &amp; District Area.Phase One - CompleteThe RDCK recently completed phase one of a three-phase process by hosting a series of community meetings throughout Castlegar and Areas I and J.The intent of the community meetings were to:<ol><li>Inform residents about the consultation process and how it could lead to potential service enhancements.</li><li>Describe how the engagement process will be completed.</li><li>Share some information about the current state of recreation services in Castlegar and Areas I and J.</li><li>Gather thoughts from community members on the future of recreation in Castlegar and Areas I and J.</li></ol>What Can I Expect? The Recreation Commission is seeking the public&rsquo;s input about current services offered and potential enhancements to recreation services in Castlegar and Areas I and J. The Recreation Commission wants to further position the Castlegar &amp; District Recreation Complex as a vibrant community hub.<img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/443ec9fba48e4ebc42120517b8150539cfac7522/original/1727800089/80dc395bed2b1d90ed8a5533f4bd9007_Cas-Rec-Engagement_%281%29.png?1727800089" style="width: 852px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Subscribe to stay informed and learn more about how you can share your thoughts.Questions about the process? Contact us at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:communications@rdck.bc.ca">communications@rdck.bc.ca</a>.

Reimagining Recreation Services in the Castlegar & District Area

What are We Doing? The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is embarking on a region-wide community planning project to understand how the RDCK can better meet the needs of its residents. The project's focus area covers the entire RDCK and the following partnering municipalities: Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo and Slocan. What is the Purpose?The Regional Local and Community Needs Project aims to integrate and build upon the region's various municipal and electoral area planning initiatives to ensure a cohesive approach to regional planning. It will do so by identifying areas to protect the region's natural, rural, and agricultural qualities and areas to focus new housing, transportation, infrastructure and community services, from a regional perspective. It will also consider the unique characteristics of rural communities.The Central Kootenays is a dynamic region - as the region adapts and responds to the new environmental challenges, economic opportunities, demographic trends and other emerging issues, the needs of its residents are also evolving. It is critical for the RDCK to understand these evolving needs so that it can better plan for the region as a whole.Why is this Important?When we protect natural, rural and agricultural lands, and provide access to daily needs, everyone thrives. As the world changes around us, we are proactively evaluating how the region can be managed to ensure a high quality of life for all residents.To plan for the future we want to better understand residents' needs, and how those needs differ between communities, in both rural and municipal contexts. It's also important to make decisions about how land is used with comprehensive data, coordinated across municipalities and electoral areas, that span the entire region. This way we can direct and focus change in the places that will match with community expectations, enhance the effective delivery of public services, protect agricultural and rural lands, and nuture ecosystems and wildlifre habitat.How to Get Involved?The Regional District of Central Kootenay is committed to keeping residents informed and engaged throughout the Regional and Local Community Needs Project process.Here's how to stay informed and/or engage in the process:Complete the online survey (to be launched shortly - please stay tuned!)Online Community Workshop (to be scheduled for Winter 2025)

Regional and Local Community Needs Project

The purpose of this project is to review the feasibility of alternative long-term water supply for agriculture in the Creston Valley. The intent is to support agriculture and to secure additional water supply for drought resilience.In 2019, the Regional Board adopted a Drinking Water Conservation Plan. Presently, treated drinking water from Arrow Creek is used to irrigate agricultural crops in the Creston Valley. This project aims to explore alternative water sources and infrastructure required for crop irrigation - helping to sustain agriculture in the Creston Valley. By securing a separate water source for irrigation, the project also promotes drinking water conservation, preserving Arrow Creek&#39;s treated water for domestic use and alleviating pressure on the sensitive Goat River watershed.Funding Source Funding for this project was received through the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program, which is funded by the Government of BC through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.Project Outcomes The project is a necessary first step in securing a sustainable source of water for agriculture in the Creston Valley, thereby decreasing the pressure on the Arrow Creek water supply and the Goat River watershed. The goals of the project are as follows:<ul><li>Define water supply areas that are currently at risk and may require a new water supply in the near future.</li><li>Identify the interested parties, water purveyors, and First Nations governments with interests, and rights in each area of interest.</li><li>Summarize current agricultural land uses and how agriculture in the study area could evolve in response to changes to precipitation and hydrological regimes, market forces, and food trends, based on available information. Establish and define future condition scenarios to form the basis of predictive water demand.</li><li>Explore options to centralize water supply on the Kootenay River that would reduce pressure from over-allocated waterbodies and at-risk supply areas.</li><li>Identify potential infrastructure requirements including intake, treatment, storage and water conveyance options for a proposed Kootenay River water supply system. The study will present and evaluate these infrastructure options and provide high-level cost estimates for each.</li><li>Assess agricultural potential and the cost/benefit ratio if water supply and reliability in increased.</li></ul>Understanding current and future agricultural use and water needs in the Creston Valley is important for this project and your feedback is valuable. Please take a few moments to fill out the short survey and have your voice heard. Your responses are important to us, and will help determine the size and scale of infrastructure that is needed and that residents are willing to support.

Creston Valley Alternate Water Supply Feasibility Study

The survey and interactive map response window has concluded. Thank you for your feedback. Stay tuned for a &quot;What We Heard Report&quot; coming in the next couple of months. Subscribe to stay informed.Let&rsquo;s Talk About Regional Parks, Trails &amp; Water Access in the RDCK!Our goal at the RDCK is to provide top-notch nature-based recreation opportunities while supporting the economic, social, and environmental objectives of the region. To achieve this, we are crafting a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy for the next 10 years to help inform planning, decision-making, and management of the Regional Parks and Trails Services.The strategy will aim to:<ul><li>Assess current parks, trails, and water access areas</li><li>Evaluate their effectiveness in meeting community needs</li><li>Identify future opportunities</li><li>Develop a plan for implementation</li></ul>What&#39;s next?Over the next couple of months we will be engaging First Nations communities in a manner that fits them best and conducting interviews with key stakeholders and partners to understand their perspective to help us craft a Regional Parks, Trails, and Water Access Strategy.Understanding the Engagement Process From mid-May until the end of June 2024 we asked for your input over a month-long engagement period. During this time, you could have participated via a survey, interactive map, or through direct conversations with us. The insights you provided will shape the strategy that guides our planning, decision-making, and management for the next 10 years.

Regional Parks, Trails and Water Access Strategy 

Current and Future Agricultural Use