Climate Sense Programs
Water Sense for City of Castlegar
Residents of the City of Castlegar receive a FREE low-flow showerhead kit (includes Teflon tape, toilet tank leak detection tablets, instructions and education flyer.) This program created in partnership between FortisBC PowerSense, Terasen Gas, City of Castlegar and Climate Sense. On-line registration required for coupon. Coupon to be redeemed at City Hall. First-come, first-served basis. September 15 – October 31, 2010 only.
For program details or to register your household, visit www.watersense.ca
Water Sense for Kaleden Irrigation District
Residents of the City of Castlegar receive a FREE low-flow showerhead kit. This program created in partnership between FortisBC PowerSense, Terasen Gas, Kaleden Irrigation District and Climate Sense. On-line registration required. Kits shipped via Canada Post. First-come, first-served basis. September 15 – October 31, 2010 only.
For program details or to register your household, visit www.watersense.ca
Residential Energy-Sense
Climate Sense supplies FREE climate-friendly home-energy reducing items to qualifying registrants within their region. Specialized sub-programs can be delivered to special interest groups providing we can encourage support from local area business, individuals, governments and utilities. Sensible climate-friendly information in comprehensive formats is included for each household that registers. Register your household. Financial support.
Tree Sense
Thousands of trees are planned to be planted in 2011 through Tree Sense. This urban reforestation project is delivered through elementary school students, girl guides/boy scouts groups, Cadets and other groups and individuals. Tree Sense includes educational messaging about how trees reduce environmental impacts, deliver green house gas reduction, and affect climate change. Urban reforestation can reduce the greenhouse effect by shading our homes and office buildings. This reduces air conditioning needs and subsequent energy production. A single mature tree can absorb carbon dioxide at a rate of approximately 28 kg / year and release enough oxygen back into the atmosphere to support two human beings. Register to participate in Tree Sense Financial Support
Rural re-forestation projects including re-forestation of fire-ravaged areas of the Interior are also being evaluated as possible future Climate Sense Tree Sense projects.
Climate Sense Educational Programs
Climate change is regarded by many scientists as the largest threat posed to humans in the world today. Climate Sense Educational Program messaging is incorporated into Climate Sense Programs. Additional educational programs are being developed to assist special interest groups including seniors, natives, children and low income families with steps to mitigation and adaptation including emergency preparedness to deal with the changing climate in BC.
