In the past two years, a library and work space has been established in Tonasket at the Community Cultural Project Building, plus an increase in the number of volunteers has taken place. Both of these activities have contributed to the magazine improved publishing frequency. For the future, Columbiana looks forward to the new expanded opportunity to involve young people in its work and establish a continuity with the new generation of rural life seekers that is now appearing in the northern counties. A public comment period and hearings will follow. The release of the DEIS and comment period are only one step in the process.
Implementation includes funding issues still to be considered.