Water Archives - Salt Spring Solutions

Navigating Water Needs in a Housing Crisis

Public and Private Potable Water Systems and Existing and Emerging Water Conservation Strategies On June 15, 2023 Salt Spring Solutions, the SSI Watershed Protection Alliance and Transition Salt Spring co-hosted a free community workshop focused on the opportunities and challenges of using potable rainwater on the islands for commercial, institutional and multiunit development. The workshop… Continue reading Navigating Water Needs in a Housing Crisis

Solutions for Housing and Climate

What if action on housing was also action on the climate? These five solutions show how.

What if housing action was climate action?

There is no zero sum game between housing people and protecting our precious island from environmental harm. Housing solutions are also climate solutions.

NSSWD needs to prioritize affordable housing

At the root of affordable housing solutions is water. We can find creative solutions that conserve water yet allow for more low-income housing, but we need NSWWD to play ball.

Happy spring! We’ve got lots to do on housing

After a winter break, spring is back, and so is our group’s volunteer energy! We’ve got lots to do on housing this year, and hope you’ve got lots of spring in your step to help.