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Campbell River (City) Regional District: Strathcona

Winner Award Image2019
Nominated Award Image2018
Community Contact

301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
250-286-5700
info@campbellriver.ca

Community Info

Economic Region : Vancouver Island/Coast Region

Regional District: Strathcona

Area Association: AVICC

Climate Zone : Zone 4

Climate Commitments
Emissions
Buildings
Transportation
Utilities
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Actions

Plans

Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: BC Hydro

Electrical Reliability Performance Data
2020 2021 2022
Average customer interruption (hours) 1.44 2.08 4.88
Average number of interruptions per customer: 8.12 5.32 4.37

Available LGCAP Reports
Building Codes and other Regulations
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Link Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect

Built to BC Building Code

 Campbell River (City)
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect

Built to BC Building Code

 Campbell River (City)
Actions
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Action 1 Policies Leadership Leadership Other Planned

Conduct an infrastructure risk assessment to determine priority risks to assets under
climate projections

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 2 Policies Leadership Leadership Other Planned

Develop plans to protect infrastructure and/or relocate sites based on risk.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 3 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Study stormwater system vulnerability under climate change, and plan for upgrades to accommodate future precipitation projections.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 4 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Establish a Flood Management Bylaw.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 5 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Increase severe weather resiliency of docking facilities, including planned upgrades.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 6 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Proactively prevent damage to trees and power lines.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 7 Programs Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Establish a monitoring system for current and future precipitation intensities, reservoir levels, river flows/levels and sea level rise, sharing information so that data can inform planning decisions in City and community.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 8 Projects Adaptation Adaptation Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

Create a sea level rise education tool.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 9 Projects Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Explore potential regulatory and financial mechanisms to increase pervious surfaces and rainwater management at the homeowner, subdivision, new commercial, and light industrial levels

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 10 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Increase use of green infrastructure on public and private property.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 11 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Review and update guidelines or requirements for erosion and run-off prevention.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 12 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Move toward establishing an Integrated Watershed Management approach to improve the health and resilience of the watersheds.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 13 Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluation of ecosystem health and ecosystem
services, identifying risks due to climate impacts and extreme weather.

 Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 14 Projects Adaptation Adaptation Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

Increase education for City staff and community on invasive species and pests, continue
to manage areas of invasive species within the City’s parks and public spaces, prepare for emerging invasive species threats as they appear, and develop consolidated invasive

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 14 Projects Leadership Leadership Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

Increase education for City staff and community on invasive species and pests, continue
to manage areas of invasive species within the City’s parks and public spaces, prepare for emerging invasive species threats as they appear, and develop consolidated invasive

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 15 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Identify opportunities to support viable conditions for marine habitat and species

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 16 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Reduce riparian harm and strengthen protection through policy tools and guidance.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 17 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Develop an Environmentally Sensitive Area Management policy.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 18 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Determine limits to tourism in sensitive areas and shut down vulnerable areas during high-risk periods.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 19 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Planned

Conduct a tree canopy assessment to determine trees vulnerable to wind damage, changing temperature patterns, and other climate impacts.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 20 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Plan for redundancy of critical routes for emergency response and flow of goods and services.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 21 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Develop a strategy to monitor, plan for, and mitigate flooding due to dam breach.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 22 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Build community capacity for personal preparedness and to reduce health risks associated with extreme weather.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 23 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Wildfire Prevention and Management Planned

Implement the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 24 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Create, review, and update Emergency Response and Recovery Plans relative to Campbell River’s climate hazards.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 25 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Establish more designated and accessible areas of refuge from extreme weather events.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 26 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Develop network of support for populations in vulnerable situations including seniors, youth, and those experiencing homelessness.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 27 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Communicate climate change-influenced health risks to the community.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 28 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Support tourism sector in understanding the changing climate, sector-specific risks, and identifying opportunities to adapt and diversify.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 29 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Support local businesses (i.e. fishing industry) in identifying and mitigating climate-related risks

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 30 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

Develop a climate change communications strategy for the community of Campbell River.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 31 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Integrate climate change adaptation into day-to-day decision making and practices at the City.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 31 Policies Leadership Leadership Other Planned

Integrate climate change adaptation into day-to-day decision making and practices at the City.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 32 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Monitor and track implementation of the Community Climate Adaptation Plan and report on progress annually or biennially.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Action 33 Policies Adaptation Adaptation Other Planned

Facilitate further dialogue with local First Nations to go through an action planning process and determine how the City can best support action implementation in a way that honours Indigenous sovereignty and autonomy.

 Community Climate Adaptation Plan Plan Doc Connected Campbell River (City)
Nelson Community Solar Garden Projects Land Use Land Use Green/Blue Infrastructure None

2018 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 Campbell River (City)
Campbell River Rising Seas Projects Adaptation Adaptation Other None

2019 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

 Campbell River (City)

Plans

All Plans for Campbell River

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Community Climate Adaptation Plan

 In Effect 2021 Overarching Adaptation Corporate / Community Campbell River (City)
Connected Items

AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measure of the fuel efficiency of a heating system. It takes into account normal operating losses such as start-up, standby, and cycling. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system is.

AHRI
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. AHRI is a trade association that uses third party testing and certifies the performance of different Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems available in North America. A listing of products and their performance is available in the AHRI Directory (www.ahridirectory.com).

Argon
Argon is a gas used to fill the space between window glazing. Argon has a lower heat conductivity than air, and suppresses gas movement between the glazing. A window filled with Argon gas will reduce heat loss better than a window filled with regular air.

Asbestos
A fibre commonly found in many building supplies, including insulation materials, such as vermiculite. If asbestos is exposed the fibres can become airborne in the interior of the home. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to different forms of cancer and scarring of the lungs. Check Health Canada’s website for more information.

ASTT
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. ASTT is BC’s independent certifying body for applied science technicians.

BTU
British Thermal Unit. A Btu is a unit for heat. It is used to measure the heat output of a heating system. One Btu is the amount of heat energy given off by a typical birthday candle.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are ozone depleting chemicals. Older appliances that use refrigerant (freezer, refrigerator, heat pump, etc.) are common sources of CFCs and need to be recycled properly to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. Visit ENERGY STAR® for more information.

CFL
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (or Light). CFL bulbs are rated to last up to 10 times longer and use around 70% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs.

Combustion Spillage
Oil, wood, or gas burning appliances produce heat by burning fuel. Burning fuel produces combustion gases, which are normally vented to the outdoors through a chimney or vent pipe. Combustion spillage is the unwanted flow of combustion gases into the home. Combustion spillage (also known as backdrafting) occurs when a home becomes depressurized, and harmful combustion gases (such as carbon monoxide, a colourless and odorless gas) are sucked back into the home through vents or a flue. Depressurization can occur when a home is very air tight and exhaust fans, such as range hoods, bathroom fans, the dryer etc. are running at the same time. If too much air is being exhausted at one time, it can cause depressurization. If carbon monoxide is drawn into a living space of a home, it can sicken or kill the occupants. To learn more about combustion spillage, visit Natural Resources Canada’s website.

Conduction
Conduction occurs when heat moves through a material or building assembly (e.g. a wall). For example, the heat from a cast iron frying pan is transferred to the handle and eventually to your hand. Insulation reduces heat loss due to conduction.

Convection
Convection is the movement of heat through fluids such as water or air due to the temperature and density differences within the fluid. For example, warm air is lighter and will rise to the top while relatively cooler air will be heavier and fall to the bottom, creating a convection current. Drafts next to windows can be attributed to convection currents.

COP
Coefficient of Performance. COP is a measure of a heat pump’s efficiency. The COP is determined by dividing the energy output of the heat pump by the electrical energy needed to run the heat pump at a specific temperature. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.

Detached Home
A home where the walls and roofs are independent of any other building (i.e. not attached to any other building).

Dehumidistat
A device that monitors and maintains the set or preferred relative humidity in the air. If humidity levels rise above the level that you’ve set, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on an exhaust device such as a bathroom fan, to remove excess moisture from the home.

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