OUR VISION IS A THRIVING SALT SPRING ISLAND, RESILIENT TO CLIMATE CHANGE

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From local climate wins to upcoming events and important community calls to action, stay up to date with the work happening across Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands.

Simple Food Preservation with Linda Gilkeson - August 2026

Simple Food Preservation: Fresh Storage, Easy Freezing & Dehydrating

Upcoming Webinar with BC Bestselling Author Linda Gilkeson, PhD Want to make the most of your garden harvest without expensive equipment or complex processing? Join acclaimed organic gardening expert Linda Gilkeson, PhD, for a practical,…

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To Protect Salt Spring’s Forests, We Need to Talk About Housing

Housing might not seem like a climate issue – but on Salt Spring, it’s one of the most important ones we face.

TSS believes there’s a better path – one that protects ecosystems and builds a more resilient community. Here’s why…

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Watersheds, Leaks, & Outdoor Use

The importance of protecting Salt Spring Island’s precious freshwater resources can’t be overstated. Living on an island with limited water means we all share a responsibility to care for this essential resource. Our lakes, aquifers,…

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OUR FOCUS AREAS

Transition Salt Spring is a community-powered non-profit focused on practical, place-based solutions to the climate crisis. Through education, research, hands-on workshops, advocacy, and local rebates, we’re building resilience and inspiring sustainable solutions for our island’s future.
Fire risk reduction & forest resilience
Conservation at home & work
Neighbourhood emergency preparedness
Drinking water & watershed protection
First Nations reconciliation
Climate-smart land use
Food security & agriculture
Sustainable waste management
Public & active transportation
Organizational capacity building

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COMMUNITY IMPACTS

We’re turning local climate goals into real-world results - from forest restoration, home energy upgrades, and community skill-building. Every project brings us one step closer to a thriving island future.

61 TSS events hosted
1000 TREES PLANTED IN MT MAXWELL WATERSHED
$138,550 Distributed in local HOME rebates
363200 US GALLONS of Water Storage installed
530 items fixed at our Repair Cafe events

taking action with the future in mind. it takes all of us.

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When you donate to Transition Salt Spring, you’re investing in people-powered solutions, shared learning, and a thriving, climate-ready island for generations to come.