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.…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…