This beautifully shot short film by the Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society raises awareness about the island’s most precious resource — freshwater. Highlighting the urgent need to protect and steward local watersheds, “Freshwater Salt Spring” is the first in a broader educational initiative for both youth and adults. Set in the unique ecological context…

Want to make the most of winter rains to prepare for dry summers? This practical webinar walks you through the ins and outs of designing a non-potable rainwater harvesting system — from system components to site considerations and available rebates. You’ll hear from local experts who’ve designed, installed, and maintained rainwater systems across the Gulf…

October 20, 2021 Excerpt BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN Published in the Driftwood One Cool Island Series It’s an October morning in Ganges Harbour. Crowded around the Rotary dinghy dock are assorted skiffs and rowboats, each filled with gallons upon gallons of rainwater. Looking at the collection, you can’t help but notice how prolifically these vessels collect…

A Salt Spring Island Water Preservation SocietyWatershed Stewardship Project The Water Preservation Society (WPS) FreshWater Catalogue (FWC) website is for those interested in freshwater on an island – Saltspring. From watersheds to water balance and budgets, useful field, educational and interpretative tools and beyond, volunteers and the wider island community will find useful info on…

One Cool Island- An Interview with Robin Annschild BY ANDREA PALFRAMAN, Published in the Driftwood Aug. 10, 2021. Robin Annschild’s love affair with the Burgoyne estuary started back in 2000 when she was part of the movement to protect 5,000 acres in the watershed from clearcut logging. As Conservation Director with the Salt Spring Conservancy…

In this insightful presentation, Transition Salt Spring explores best practices for caring for Coastal Douglas‑fir forests — one of our region’s most precious and vulnerable ecosystems. Learn how ecological stewardship can reduce fire risk, support biodiversity, and protect our watershed. What You’ll Learn: Related Resources:

As droughts grow deeper and fire seasons intensify, Salt Spring Islanders are stepping up with science-based solutions to protect our most precious resource: water. Presenters: Robin Annschild, Shannon Cowan, Bryan Young, Julie Pisani, Laura Patrick Host: Transition Salt Spring Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes Watch the Webinar This essential webinar explores how Salt Spring Island…

Discover practical ways to collect, conserve, and store water on Salt Spring Island—because nearly 1 cubic metre of water falls on every square metre annually… yet summer shortages persist. Presenters: Grant Wickland, Gord Baird, Maxine LeichterHost: David Denning on behalf of Transition Salt SpringDuration: 1 hour 33 minutesWatch the Webinar This free webinar brings together…

In the face of intensifying drought and declining summer rainfall, how can Gulf Island communities ensure a sustainable freshwater future? This expert-led panel explores scientific research, policy tools, and local solutions to safeguard water in the Coastal Douglas-fir region — one of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems. Learn how climate change is affecting groundwater, what alternatives…