EVENTS & NEWS
To Protect Salt Spring’s Forests, We Need to Talk About Housing
Housing might not seem like a climate issue - but on Salt Spring, it's one of the most important ones we face.
TSS believes there's a better path - one that protects ecosystems and builds a more resilient community. Here's why…
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Watersheds, Leaks, & Outdoor Use
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…
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From Vision to Action: our 2025 Annual Report
2025 was a year of deepening commitment – to each other, to this island, and to the urgent work of building a resilient future. As we welcome new Board leadership, with Tisha Boulter stepping into the Chair role alongside Vice Chair Kelda Logan, we carry forward the same core belief that has always guided us:…
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Transition Salt Spring to Islands Trust: Put Climate at the Centre of the New Policy Statement
On March 10th Transition Salt Spring travelled to Duncan to speak directly to Islands Trust Council. The message: climate change needs to be at the heart of the new Policy Statement — not a footnote. Here's what we said, and what we're asking for.
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When Fire Meets Water: Healthy Watersheds as a Solution for the 21st Century
Rethinking Fire in Our Watersheds In the first webinar of the Fire Files series, “When Fire Meets Water: Healthy Watersheds as a Solution for the 21st Century,” experts explored how wildfires, water, and watershed health are deeply interconnected. Moderated by Dr. Ruth Waldick, lead scientist at our Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL), the panel brought…
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Neighbourhood Wood Chipping Pilot
One of the greatest accelerators of wildfire is woody debris. The good news is, this is a manageable problem with a fairly simple solution that’s already in practice in many regional communities: chipping. Chipping the debris reduces fire fuel, creates valuable chips for gardens and farms and provides an alternative to burning, thus reducing air…
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Real-world science: A solutions-based approach to environmental science
🌿 Science, Stewardship & Students: A Powerful Partnership on Salt Spring This spring, the TSS Climate Adaptation Research Lab (CARL) team continued a growing partnership with the Gulf Islands Secondary School, working closely with visionary science teacher Sara Peerless to bring environmental science out of the classroom and into the Mount Maxwell watershed. Under Sara’s…
Read More Housing summit sets table for OCP review
A recent housing summit on Salt Spring Island has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive review of the island’s Official Community Plan (OCP). Spearheaded by Jon Cooksey, a prominent figure in local food security initiatives, the event brought together community members to address the pressing issue of affordable housing. The summit aimed to foster consensus…
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Lighter Living – Water, Our Lifeblood
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…
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