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Climate Action Coach Program

Aug 31, 2021 | Climate Coach, Fire and drought, Get Involved, Resources, What can I do?

Climate Action Coach Empowering you to do your part! Watch our latest Coach video Future Proof Your Home with Water Management – Learn how to: utilize DIY rainwater harvesting, update…

Majority of oil, gas and coal workers want climate solutions that create net-zero energy jobs, says poll

Jul 26, 2021 | Climate Coach, Climate Justice, News

Former industry insider says new survey shows that workers have skills to transition, but face obstacles that prevent change By Mike De Souza, published July 14, 2021 in The Narwhal A…

BURN WISE – Time to Prep Your Firewood for Next Year!

Jun 10, 2021 | Climate Coach, Fire and drought, Forests, Resources, What can I do?

Sun yesterday, rain today. Lately, lounging in the brief blessing of early spring sun seems to be ideal, but after a too short while, the chillies return and there is…

Water Storage Options Presentation Resources- Video

May 15, 2021 | Climate Coach, Freshwater, Past Events, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video, What can I do?

Every year, nearly one cubic meter of water falls on every square meter of Salt Spring Island. So why do we have a water shortage problem? How and why should…

SSI Watershed map

May 15, 2021 | Climate Coach, Freshwater, Resources

https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/es-watersheds-pdf/regional-watershed-maps/watersheds-of-salt-spring-island-map-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=f8ad10ca_2

Rebate Guide- Bring It Home 4 The Climate

May 2, 2021 | Built Infrastructure, Climate Coach, News, Resources, What can I do?

Homes and buildings make up 30 to 50% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the capital region of British Columbia – mostly a result of the use of oil and…

Water Conservation – Small Island Solutions

Apr 30, 2021 | Climate Coach, Food and Agriculture, Freshwater, Resources, RRPAG, Videos, What can I do?

Learn about Rainbow Road Allotment Gardens and the water conservation, catchment and irrigation systems that make this project a success! View Powerpoint Presentation Here

On Salt Spring, Every Drop Is Precious

Apr 16, 2021 | Climate Coach, Freshwater, News, One Cool Island

(Article published in the Driftwood Apr. 14 2021) BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN On our raincoast island, it can seem like there’s “water, water, everywhere.” In a landscape dotted with lakes and…

FREE TOURS Create your own inexpensive rainwater collection system for garden and outdoor chores. Tours by appointment March – May 2021 Call Sharon Bywater: (250) 537-5000 Sponsored by the Salt Spring…