The Glass Sponge reefs we are focusing on are in the waters of Saanich Inlet near Senanus Island. Senanus island is part of the Tsartlip reserve, and encompasses sacred burial sites as well as being central to the ancestral history of the Tsartlip Nation.Continue reading
Category: Education
SPEC Community Meeting
The Saanich Peninsula Environmental Coalition is planning a Public Meeting on March 7. This is designed to be a positive event to promote the bioregional planning approach and how it relates to the work of the 3 municipalities and their OCPs.Continue reading
2026 Herring Fest on Hornby Island
Join Conservancy Hornby Island March 5 through 7 in celebrating 10 years of advocacy for Pacific herring and healthy coastal ecosystems. 3 days and nights of art, education and inspiration, culminating in the one and only Herring Ball.Continue reading
Wonders of the Salish Sea
Wonders of the Salish Sea (WSS) are presenting a new 2026 Webinar series. The Salish Sea is one of the largest inland seas in the world. Discover the wonders of this uniquely biodiverse, yet fragile, ecosystem with the guidance of scientists, naturalists, and environmentalists.Continue reading
SPEC Public Meeting
The Saanich Peninsula Environmental Coalition is planning a Public Meeting on March 7. This is designed to be a positive event to promote the bioregional planning approach and how it relates to the work of the 3 municipalities and their OCPs.Continue reading
