Ecological Research Network

Sandra Ungerson (NSSWD Director and wetland expert)

Maxwell Creek Watershed Project

On March 2nd, some of the members of the TSS Maxwell Watershed Project Team including Ruth Waldick (TSS), Pierre Mineau (SSIC photographer), Sandra Ungerson (NSSWD Director and wetland expert), and…
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World Water Day 2022 - Stream on Salt Spring Island

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022

World Water Day – March 22nd, 2022 For Release March 16, 2022, authored by SSIWPA World Water Day reminds us we live at the intersection of climate change and elevated…
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Forest with Clouds

Maxwell Watershed Project Radio Interview

Listen HERE to our Dr Ruth Waldick on CBC Radio’s All Points West discuss TSS’ new project at Maxwell Lake
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Video- Forests, Water, Fire … An evening of dynamic discussion on how to beat the heat and steward our own backyard

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 pm via zoom Thank you to all who joined us for this dynamic discussion with Dr Ruth Waldick TSS, Bill Henderson: Moderator, Musician, Dr.…
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Under siege, B.C.’s forests have started emitting CO2. Lots of it.

By Barry Saxifrage | Analysis | Published in National Observer July 5th 2021 British Columbia’s vast managed forest is one of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on the planet. Its towering old-growth trees, in particular, are champions of carbon…
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Forestry Solutions!

We believe forests are the key to solve MANY of our problems.  Why? They are economic engines & job creators, fire suppressors and biodiversity enhancers, freshwater harvesters and food suppliers,…
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From Ocean Consumption to Ocean Stewardship

By Karlis Hawkins  Published in the SS Exchange – June 17, 2021 To see the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands simply as ‘the perfect background for a selfie’, is to miss the secrets…
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INTACT FORESTS, SAFE COMMUNITIES

A new independent report commissioned by Sierra Club BC looks at the relationship between forest management and severe climate impacts expected across B.C. It shows that governments can mitigate climate-related disasters…
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ERN seeking volunteers to help with a SSI Watershed Stewardship Video Series

ERN (Ecological Research Network) is developing a “SSI Watershed Stewardship” video series.  This video series builds on various SSI freshwater stewardship initiatives, by the WPS, by SSIWPA, and by other…
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