By the 2010s, the Trust’s role in the Basin had grown far beyond what its founders originally envisioned. In addition to providing the region with financial benefits, the Trust had become a facilitator, collaborator, creator and problem-solver.

Chapter Five: Restoring the Trust

Jun 15th, 2021 29m 20s

As the Trust marked its 10th anniversary, it worked hard to address growing pains and repair its relationship with Basin residents. At the same time, the Trust was looking to the future. With steadily increasing revenues and the capacity to exp

Chapter Four: Learning Curves

Jun 8th, 2021 44m 31s

Between 1999 and 2005, the Trust significantly expanded its delivery of benefits, introducing programs relating to youth, water management, literacy and more. It also expanded its investment portfolio through partnerships with Basin businesses.

Chapter Three: Building for the Future

Jun 1st, 2021 32m 56s

Columbia Basin Trust’s first three years were a blur of activity. It hosted a series of public meetings and symposiums where residents shared ideas on how the Trust should operate and invest its money for the benefit of the Basin. Guided by thi

Chapter Two: Creating the Trust

May 26th, 2021 40m 1s

By the 1980s, residents and politicians across the Basin were lobbying the provincial government to address the social, environmental and economic impacts caused by the Columbia River Treaty dams. Recognizing a common cause, several lobbyists u

Chapter One: River Power

May 19th, 2021 29m 4s

Life in the Columbia Basin changed forever when the Columbia River Treaty was signed in 1964. Designed to prevent flooding and optimize hydropower, the Treaty required Canada to construct three storage dams on the upper Columbia River. The dams

Bonus

Introduction & Foreword

May 13th, 2021 4m 17s

In 2020, the Trust created a commemorative history book to mark our 25th anniversary. Listen to the introduction and foreword, and soon you will be able to download each of the six chapters that share the story of people, power and a region un

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