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Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society
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  • FreshWater Catalogue
  • Join & Volunteer
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    • Technical Reports
    • St. Mary Lake Brochure
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    • About Us
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    • Algal Blooms
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Welcome!

If you have an interest in Salt Spring Island's drinking water, you've come to the right place. The Water Preservation Society has a long history of protecting drinking water sources on Salt Spring, and we continue to do this work with a "thirst" for staying true to our purposes: preservation and protection, research, and public awareness. We welcome volunteers and donations. Please contact us at the address below.

Together, We've Protected the Larmour Lands!
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When we issued a final appeal to “help us cross the finish line” for Lot F, donors jumped to action.

Their support and generosity, along with that of conservation partners, has enabled us to protect the upland forests and wetlands on both Lots H and F from logging and other development pressures.


With several adjacent lots that have conservation covenants, 46 acres (about 18.5 hectares) of unbroken natural habitat have been created.
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 Upcoming Events
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Create your own inexpensive
RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
for garden and outdoor chores


Tours by appointment March - May
Call Sharon Bywater (250) 537-5000

Masks and social distancing will be required.
 

Sponsored by

Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society
&
Salt Spring Island Watershed Protection Alliance
 


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 Our Activities
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SSI FRESHWATER CATALOGUE
We are gathering data to learn more about SSI watersheds (lakes, streams and wetlands) to provide insights into our groundwater
 recharge and to support public awareness
about our water resources.
 
More info on the project and volunteering.
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​​NATIVE HABITAT 
RESTORATION
Join & Volunteer to help us restore native plants on WPS property. 

NEWSLETTER
Published two to three times a year,
archived here on the website.
Read archives.
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Gratefully acknowledging that Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society works on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast and Straits Salish peoples who have stewarded these lands and waters for millennia​.

NEWSFEED

Read an excellent article about the importance of Lot F of the Larmour Lands.


The WPS FreshWater Catalogue has a new home! Visit its website for news, maps, resources, and the volunteer bulletin. 


Enjoy our WPS short film!
Freshwater Salt Spring.

Support SSI stewardship groups planned film-making -
Shaped By Water.






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GET INVOLVED!
DONATE
Donate directly to WPS:
  • e-transfer funds to ssiwps@gmail.com
  • via CanadaHelps

Donations to the Larmour Lands fund go to a separate account and require a special form. Learn More & Donate Here
VOLUNTEER
We always have volunteer opportunities, in the field or from home. Learn More.
BECOME A MEMBER
Individuals $15
Families $30

Please make cheques payable to Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society or join online through Canada Helps.
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