The importance of protecting Salt Spring Island’s precious freshwater resources can’t be overstated. Living on an island with limited water means we all share a responsibility to care for this essential resource. Our lakes, aquifers, and rain streams systems are the foundation of life here – for people, plants, and wildlife alike. With summer fast…

Lighter Living is a Transition Salt Spring (TSS) initiative that promotes more sustainable and balanced lifestyle choices. It emphasizes living within our ecological means—aligning our consumption with the Earth’s ability to regenerate its resources. Today, there’s a wealth of science at the intersection of behavioral research, climate science, and social change. Our partners at One…

Water connects us all-and protecting it means protecting our future. Transition Salt Spring’s Lighter Living Program is here to help with practical tools to secure our island’s water resources. In the coming months, we’ll be talking to locals and highlighting best practices. Our goal is to share facts you need to know about water challenges…

Adopting a plant-based diet and growing local food are powerful steps toward a healthier planet and community. By focusing on plants, we reduce the environmental impacts of food production, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and habitat loss. Growing food locally-whether in backyard gardens, community plots, or small farms-further cuts carbon footprints by reducing transportation…

We often think of fighting climate change as overwhelming, fraught with sacrifice and self-deprivation.  It doesn’t have to be that way! We are consulting with climate scientists, behaviour experts, and carbon footprint calculators, to bring you lifestyle tips that are low-effort changes in the way we travel, shop, and eat. These changes can impact your…