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World Water Day 2022 - Stream on Salt Spring Island

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
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Forest with Clouds

Maxwell Watershed Project Radio Interview

Listen HERE to our Dr Ruth Waldick on CBC Radio’s All Points West discuss TSS’ new project at Maxwell Lake
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Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
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Under siege, B.C.’s forests have started emitting CO2. Lots of it.

By Barry Saxifrage | Analysis | Published in National Observer July 5th 2021 British Columbia’s vast managed forest is one of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on the planet. Its towering old-growth trees, in particular, are champions of carbon…
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Forestry Solutions!

We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems.  Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers,…
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From Ocean Consumption to Ocean Stewardship

By Karlis Hawkins  Published in the SS Exchange – June 17, 2021 To see the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands simply as ‘the perfect background for a selfie’, is to miss the secrets…
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INTACT FORESTS, SAFE COMMUNITIES

A new independent report commissioned by Sierra Club BC looks at the relationship between forest management and severe climate impacts expected across B.C. It shows that governments can mitigate climate-related disasters…
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ERN seeking volunteers to help with a SSI Watershed Stewardship Video Series

ERN (Ecological Research Network) is developing a “SSI Watershed Stewardship” video series.  This video series builds on various SSI freshwater stewardship initiatives, by the WPS, by SSIWPA, and by other…
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Freshwater resources

BLOG: rainwater harvesting and resources about water conservation GUIDE: SSI Non-Potable Rainwater Harvesting Best Practices VIRTUAL TOUR: SSI Rainwater Harvesting Systems WEBINAR: Rainwater Harvesting in the Islands Trust SSIWPA BROCHURE: “Know Your…
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