What We Are Doing

Welcome.

Sustainability must be community-led and consensus-based because the central issue is will, not expertise; only a community-based process can overcome the political, bureaucratic and psychological barriers to change. But citizen-led processes must be complemented by top-down government support because it is still only governments that have the regulatory powers to secure the transition to sustainable development.
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy

Dawson Creek is a city of about 12,000 people in the Peace River region of northeastern British Columbia. Historically a farming community, our economy has diversified to include forestry, oil and gas and transportation.

The City of Dawson Creek maintains 26 municipal buildings, has a fleet of 45 vehicles, a $32 million annual budget and employs 110 full-time staff.

Our goal is to be a visionary community that works together for innovative social, cultural, economic and environmental vitality. Currently, much of our effort is focused on reducing the City's environmental impact and enhancing services for youth.

In January of 2005, the City of Dawson Creek initiated a Community Energy Plan that identified the type of energy consumed, the costs involved and the environmental implications (green house gas emissions).

The move to sustainability is a process. While the City has not reached its goal, we have begun the journey. Ultimately, we are doing this for our children and our grandchildren, so generations to come will be able to live and work and play in this place we call home.