Community Initiatives
Three times a year the Saanich Inlet Protection Society (SIPS) organizes a roundtable discussion on an issue that has an impact on the well-being of the Inlet, generally hosted by one of the municipalities that border the Inlet.
The next Roundtable will be held at the Central Saanich Fire Hall on May 14, 2026. Dates are chosen so as not to coincide with times when Parliament is sitting. CRD representatives, technical experts and anyone interested in the Inlet can attend a professionally moderated session lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours.
The topic for this Roundtable will be water quality in Brentwood Bay, and will examine the state of water in the Inlet and the various sources of water entering it.
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 2:00 | Welcome Land Acknowledgement & Introductions |
Anne Marie Daniel Facilitator |
| 2:10 | History of District’s Attempts to Manage the Bay | Mayor Ryan Windsor District of Central Saanich |
| 2:30 | Clam Garden Restoration Program - Water Quality | Bryant DeRoy Parks Canada |
| 2:50 | Brentwood Bay Marine Community Society Marine Clean Ups |
Roger Hebert Brentwood Bay Marine Community Society |
| 3:10 | Break | |
| 3:20 | Marine Pump-out Boat | John Harper Saanich Inlet Clean Water Society |
| 3:45 | SIPS Marine Water Quality Sampling Program | Michael Simmons SIPS with SurfRider Foundation |
| 4:05 | Local Government Response to Community Initiatives | Anne Marie Daniel Facilitator |
| 4:25 | Volunteering & announcements | |
| 4:30 | Adjournment | |
When
Thursday May 14, 2026
2:00 to 4:30 pm
Where
Central Saanich Fire Hall
1512 Keating Cross Road
Saanichton
(ample parking available behind the fire hall)
Website | Directions
Hosted by District of Central Saanich
Event organized by Saanich Inlet Protection Society
