Twin Rivers Environmental

Today is Earth Day. But so is tomorrow. And the day after that. 🌿

We live in a place that makes that pretty easy to remember. The bunchgrass grasslands, rare and resilient. The sagebrush ecosystems, found almost nowhere else in BC. The watershed, alive with wings and movement and incredibly over 200 bird species, bighorn sheep, osprey, painted turtles and more. This valley holds stories older than us, and futures that depend on what we choose now.

As the season unfolds and you find yourself outside on the trails, by the river, in the hills, please move with care. Carry out what you carry in. Stay on the trail. Respect the distance between you and wildlife. Leave no trace, or better yet, leave it better. This land gives a lot, let's follow that lead 🤎

📷: Tamra Jaeger | 🌎 Traditional territory of the Secwépemc

On Earth Day, we take a moment to reflect on our connection to the land and the responsibility we share in caring for it. Caring for our land is not just something we do today, but a responsibility we carry every day through respect, stewardship, and collective action.

As a community, we continue to come together to protect the lands, waters, and natural spaces that support all life, ensuring they remain strong and healthy for the generations yet to come.

Every act of care, no matter how small, helps build a more sustainable future. 🌎

Earth Day Community Tidy Up – April 22

Join us tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a community clean-up in the TteS area of your choice.

Supplies, including gloves, hi-vis vests, grabber sticks, and bags, can be picked up at Community Services.

Let’s come together to help keep our community clean and beautiful for Earth Day. We hope to see you there.

🌊Thank you, Kamloops. 💚
Yesterday was a powerful reminder of what community can accomplish together.

More than 175 volunteers showed up to clean our shoreline, joined by 20 amazing volunteers who hosted booths and our generous partners and supporters who helped make the day possible.

✨ Because of your time, energy, and care, an incredible 600 kg (1,322 lb.) of garbage was removed from our beach. That’s cleaner water, safer habitats for wildlife, and a healthier place for everyone to enjoy.

💙 We are so grateful for your dedication, teamwork, and love for our community.

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada needs your knowledge in Indigenous health.

Join the impact assessment roster and help shape decisions about major projects in Canada. As a panel member, you’ll help maximize economic benefits while reducing impacts on the environment, health, and Indigenous rights.

Play a role in creating meaningful, lasting change for Indigenous communities. Find out more and apply here: https://ow.ly/bY1m50Yy7ZS

I really enjoyed this discussion and giving a presentation about food sovereignty this evening at MSG. It’s good to see the community investing in the future of their food supply and sharing knowledge between members.

Join Spiyu7ullucw Ranch Corporation for a presentation on the Abattoir Feasibility Study.

Happening April 7th, 2026, from 4:30pm - 7:00pm at MSG.

Open to TteS band members!

Adaptation is essential in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. The Province of British Columbia is responding by developing a preliminary framework to streamline decision-making on major projects and infrastructure under provisions of the 𝐼𝑛𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝐴𝑐𝑡.

The Environmental Assessment Office is seeking input to review projects on a case-by-case basis to reduce the typical EA timeframe of 3-5 years to 20-months using a validation-based mode, which includes:

- A comprehensive and stable project description
- At least one full year of seasonal baseline data and technical modelling
- Documented engagement and collaboration with First Nations
- Rigorous technical assessment of potential project effects
- Legally enforceable mitigation measures
- Post-certificate compliance
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/environmental-assessments/new-environmental-assessments/act-review/expedited_environmental_assessment_discussion_paper.pdf

www2.gov.bc.ca

Helping international equipment suppliers work through British Columbia’s waste discharge authorization process calls for flexibility and creative approaches. Building risk management into both procedural and technical aspects of permitting often involves Traditional Knowledge, technology, operational controls, and Trigger Response Plans.

It’s a collaborative journey where clear communication and openness to different perspectives are key to meeting shared socioeconomic goals while protecting people and wildlife.