Fire and drought
NATIVE PLANT STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES
Fire and drought, Native Plant Stewardship, Resources, What can I do?
Growing native plants is very rewarding and helps provide important habitat for local birds, animals and pollinators. Native Plants: • Are adapted to your climate • Are drought tolerant • Are resistant to diseases and pests • Low maintenance • Add beauty and interest • Promote bio-diversity • Invite and sustain local wildlife • Support…
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Maxwell Creek Watershed Field Files
CARL, CARL Field Notes, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use, News, Resources
The Maxwell Creek Watershed Project (AKA the CARL Project) is a collaborative, multidisciplinary forest restoration project based on Salt Spring Island under the leadership of Transition Salt Spring with the support of multiple organizations including Raincoast Conservation Foundation. It aims to create a template for restoring ecological integrity and climate resilience to Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF)…
Read More Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program
Climate Coach, Fire and drought
Community Wood Smoke Reduction Rebate Reducing Pollution and Improving Local Air Quality Many of us rely on wood stoves for our home heating on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands, but have you considered the cost of burning wood on our community’s air quality? Salt Spring & Southern Gulf Island Residents with an existing…
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 Beyond Climate Change: A Case Study on Our Vulnerable Forests
CARL, CARL Climate Resources, Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use, Past Events, Resources, Videos
How do we protect the forests we depend on as climate impacts intensify? In this in-depth presentation, Dr. Ruth Waldick shares insights from the Mt. Maxwell Adaptation Lab on Salt Spring Island—an innovative project exploring how local ecosystems respond to fire, drought, and forest degradation. Learn how place-based science, climate adaptation strategies, and community collaboration…
Read More All About Wood Stoves
Climate Coach, Events, Fire and drought, Past Events, Rebates, Resources, Videos, Webinar Video
Learn how to burn wood more safely and efficiently, reduce harmful smoke, and take advantage of local rebates that support cleaner heating options. Assistant Chief Mitchell Sherrin from Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue walks you through best practices, safety tips, and common wood stove mistakes. If you heat with wood or know someone who does,…
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Maxwell Creek Watershed Project Field Files Part 2: Developing surveying methodologies
CARL, CARL Field Notes, Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use, News
Exerpt from: https://www.raincoast.org/2022/08/maxwell-creek-watershed-project-field-files-part-2-developing-surveying-methodologies/ Andrew Simon shares about the methodologies used in the Maxwell Creek Watershed project. By Shauna Doll, Gulf Islands Forest Project Coordinator August 5, 2022 The project takes a watershed-wide scope to improve understanding of both existing and historical ecological conditions. The first question we aim to answer is: how has modification via forestry,…
Read More Reducing Climate Risks in the Mt Maxwell Creek Watershed
CARL, CARL Climate Resources, Ecological Research Network, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Resources, Videos
This eye-opening presentation brings together ecological science and local expertise to explore the growing risks to Salt Spring Island’s Mt. Maxwell Creek Watershed due to climate change. Learn how shifting weather patterns, wildfire hazards, and watershed vulnerabilities intersect—and what we can do to safeguard this vital ecosystem. Presenters: Dr. Ruth Waldick and Robert SeatonDuration: 29…
Read More Mt Maxwell Project
CARL, Fire and drought, Forests, Freshwater, Land Use
Climate Adaptation Research Lab (formerly The Mt Maxwell Watershed Project) In 2021 Transition Salt Spring secured $100,000 in federal funding and other support to initiate this groundbreaking research around fire risk intervention and resilience in the Maxwell Creek Watershed. This watershed project was chosen because of its importance in providing water to 5,500 residents of…
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CBC Features Ruth Waldick and the Mt. Maxwell Project Team
CARL, CARL Field Notes, Fire and drought, Forests, News
Maxwell Lake, along with the watershed, provides water for about half of Salt Spring Island and the team is taking a look at how to protect this crucial freshwater source. We are so proud of this team and the work they are doing for our community! If you’d like to learn more check out the…
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