Advocacy
To Protect Salt Spring’s Forests, We Need to Talk About Housing
Advocacy, News
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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Transition Salt Spring to Islands Trust: Put Climate at the Centre of the New Policy Statement
Advocacy, News, Uncategorized
On March 10th Transition Salt Spring travelled to Duncan to speak directly to Islands Trust Council. The message: climate change needs to be at the heart of the new Policy Statement — not a footnote. Here's what we said, and what we're asking for.
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Give your feedback on the OCP!
Advocacy, Get Involved, Land Use
Consensus for the Future: AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SALT SPRING WE NEED YOUR VOICE! The Islands Trust is asking for the first phase of community input on Salt Spring’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaws (LUBs) until October 24, 2025. Your voice will shape the future of housing and affordability on Salt Spring Island.…
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Neighbourhood Wood Chipping Pilot
Advocacy, Fire and drought, News, Past Events, Uncategorized
One of the greatest accelerators of wildfire is woody debris. The good news is, this is a manageable problem with a fairly simple solution that’s already in practice in many regional communities: chipping. Chipping the debris reduces fire fuel, creates valuable chips for gardens and farms and provides an alternative to burning, thus reducing air…
Read More Housing summit sets table for OCP review
Advocacy
A recent housing summit on Salt Spring Island has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive review of the island’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Spearheaded by Jon Cooksey, a prominent figure in local food security initiatives, the event brought together community members to address the pressing issue of affordable housing. The summit aimed to foster consensus…
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Announcing the Water Savers Rebate Program!
Advocacy, Climate Coach, Rebates
As climate change brings longer, more intense droughts, our precious freshwater resources are at risk. By capturing rainwater, you can reduce your reliance on costly water from the district for non-essential tasks while ensuring your plants thrive. Apply today if you’re a North Salt Spring Waterworks District resident! Limited funding is available on a first-come,…
Read More Steps Forward, Miles to Go: Salt Spring’s Climate Report Card 2023
Advocacy, Fire and drought, Food and Agriculture, Forests, Freshwater, News, Resources, Videos
How far has Salt Spring come since launching its ambitious Climate Action Plan 2.0 in 2021? In this short and powerful presentation, Kacia Tolsma walks us through the 2023 Climate Report Card, offering a reality check on progress made—and what still needs to be done. Despite positive strides in forest protection, electric transportation, local food,…
Read More Creating and Implementing Salt Spring Island’s Climate Action Plan
Advocacy, Climate Justice, Resources, Videos
This presentation outlines Salt Spring Island’s climate leadership journey, as shared with a Tamarack Institute cohort. Learn how Transition Salt Spring brought together residents, artists, local government, First Nations partners, scientists, fire & rescue, and many others, to build and implement a comprehensive local Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0). The plan is rooted in community…
Read More Let’s Get There Green: Transportation Solutions for the Gulf Islands
Advocacy, Events, Past Events, Transportation, Videos, Webinar Video
This recorded session explores how the Gulf Islands — and Salt Spring in particular — can drastically reduce carbon emissions by transforming transportation. Featuring provincial and local leaders, the webinar highlights the strategies, roadmaps, and investments that can help us “Get There Green.” Host: Transition Salt SpringDuration: 2 hour 13 minutesWatch the Webinar What You’ll…
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