There are many different recycling options in the East Kootenay to keep waste of our landfills.

Over the coming weeks, the RDEK will be implementing a new tagging system for mooring buoys on the zoned portion of Lake Windermere.

A new planning process is underway to identify needed updates to zoning and land use bylaw regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

The RDEK's newest transfer station is now open in Radium.

This project page has been established to provide information about the Hosmer Fire Hall, building assessment and potential for a new hall.

Construction is underway on the Cold Spring Creek Debris Flow Mitigation Project, which is part of the Fairmont Flood & Landslide Service.

The project is aimed at guiding future development in Fairmont Hot Springs within the context of the natural hazards present.

The East Kootenay FireSmart program follows the principles of FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada, to encourage residents to reduce the potential for wildfire impacts on their properties.

The RDEK is currently seeking feedback on the DRAFT Parks Management Plans for three Area B Parks: Tie Lake Regional Park, Rosen Lake Accesses and Dawson's Path.

Construction is underway on three organics receiving and processing facilities in the East Kootenay.

ReDi Grants is a program of Columbia Basin Trust delivered in partnership with local governments and First Nations. The 2025 intake opens January 6, 2025.

To facilitate the work of the Accessible British Columbia Act, the East Kootenay Accessibility Advisory Committee was formed in partnership with the RDEK, City of Cranbrook, Village of Canal Flats and District of Invermere.

The Rockyview Official Community Plan (OCP) planning process is underway and will update the current OCP and consolidate it with other plans to create one OCP and one Zoning Bylaw for the western portions of Area C.

The RDEK is working on its first Climate Action Plan as our region experiences changes in our climate, more extreme wildfires, flooding, hotter summers, and poor air quality from wildfire smoke.

The Elk Valley Official Community Plan has been temporarily paused due to staffing changes.

The Province has enacted legislation known as Bill 44 that requires local governments to adopt zoning bylaws that align with the new provincial legislation by June 30, 2024.

The RDEK has completed a Housing Needs Assessment. Learn more about the process and view the Assessment Reports.

A new campground has opened for Wycliffe Park Campground.

A planning process to formally develop the Yaqakxaqⱡamki Regional Park (Koocanusa Boat Launch) Management Plan.

This project has been temporarily postponed pending additional analysis being completed. It will remain in the inactive section of this site until project work and the public consultation process resumes.

The public consultation on the 5-Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) has closed and the Financial Plan was adopted by the RDEK Board in March 2025.

The RDEK completed a comprehensive review and update of its Solid Waste Management Plan in 2020.

The RDEK Short Term Rental Temporary Use Permit regulations have been adopted.

In December 2023, the RDEK Board adopted the Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 900) to modernize the bylaw and consolidate the amendments.

The planning process and consultation on the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan has concluded.

The planning process and consultation for the Panorama OCP has concluded.

The Steamboat Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan was adopted by the RDEK Board on April 9, 2021.

The Columbia Lake Management Plan has been adopted by the RDEK Board.