The City of Kelowna is promoting several environmental initiatives on their site:

Earth Hour - Turn off you lights from 8:30 to 9:30 PM on March 28th

Kelowna 2030 - What will Kelowna be like in 2030? How can we be more sustainable?

Living Greener - Links and information for a sustainable Okanagan

Solar BC - Kelowna leading by example with several solar projects

LiveSmart BC - Make green choices that save money at home, at work and on the road.

Get Water Smart - The City's goal is to reduce city-wide water use by 15% by the year 2012.

Regional Waste Reduction Office - For tips on recycling and scheduled pickups

Canadian Tire is promoting a greener tomorrow by showcasing products that can make a difference in the environment today.

You can save upto 40% on select environmentally friendly products for energy conservation, healthy home and garden, waste reduction and water conservation.

• blue planet household cleaners
• energy star programmable thermostats
• water-efficient showheads and toilets
• energy star light fixtuers, ceiling fans, motion sensors
• energy saver fan heaters, air cleaners
• renewable energy products to produce, convert and store energy

To learn more about Canadian Tire's green commitment, visit their green options page.

Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd has been appointed to the Thompson-Okanagan committee of the Premier's Regional Councils on Climate Action. She has committed herself for a year regardless of November's election results.

The goal of the committee is to encourage grassroot solutions to promoting conservation in their community; either in their homes, workplace or in their neighbourhoods. Each community brings it's own perspective to overcome the challenges of climate change.

There are seven such committees throughout British Columbia.