Islands Trust Conservancy
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Scientists have discovered why whales migrate they return to the tropics to shed their skin. Migrating to warmer water would allow whales to revive their skin metabolism and molt in an environment that does not sap their body heat. Read more: [https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-why-whales-mi/ ] #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #orca #killerwhales #Salishsea Photo: Canva.com

Join the Islands trust team! Help to preserve and protect over 450 islands in the Salish Sea. #preserveandprotect #islandstrust #islandstrustconservancy

Island Trust's own Sonja Zupanec taps into her creative side for a whimsical fundraiser helping those that need a helping hand this winter. We'd say "hats off" to her and her friends for dreaming up this initiative - but in this case maybe we should be saying "crowns on"!

Health expenditures to treat chronic diseases and mental illness are rising faster than our economic growth. Getting people into green spaces can help. In the opinion of Dr.’s Day and Lem, governments should work with health and environment sectors to create funds dedicated to restoring and enhancing green spaces, they consider this a wise financial choice. Read more: [https://vancouversun-com.cdn.ampproject.org//f04c7038/amp/] You can help too! Check here for ways that you can help preserve and protect green spaces on the islands of the Salish Sea: [http://www.islandstrustconservancy.ca/donate/] #islandstrustconservancy #preserveandprotect #greenspace #healthyliving #greeninvestment Photo: Canva.com

While all invasive species might not be as tasty as the Himalayan blackberry, the concept of targeting them for gourmet eating is interesting. Read more here: [https://www.nationalgeographic.com//eating-invasive-spec/] Photo: Carla Funk, Islands Trust Conservancy #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #invasivespecies

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. We at Islands Trust Conservancy thank you for your commitment to conservation, and hope you will continue to do good for the islands of the Salish Sea. It’s almost #GivingTuesday but we don’t need a special day to support preserving and protecting special places. We know that you are dedicated to doing good for the planet. If you’re also inspired to give, we will put it to very good ...use we promise! [http://www.islandstrustconservancy.ca/donate/give-now/] #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #supportconservation See more

Honouring Ling Weston, one of Island Trust Conservancy’s most passionate covenant landholders, who recently passed away. We will miss her. Ling’s obituary: [https://www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com/o/weston-lillian-ling/] In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Salt Spring Island Conservancy in her memory. #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #saltspringisland #ConservationSuperhero

On this gloomy Monday morning we see good reason to CELEBRATE! Congratulations BC Parks Foundation and to all those that put heart and soul into making this happen. #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #bcparksfoundation

What gives us hope? Action. We call people of action Conservation Superheroes. Today we celebrate Thetis Island’s Katia Bannister. She is devoted to important environmental causes and well on her way to making this world a better place. [https://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca//thetis-island-yout/]... #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #climateaction #seawaterrising #islandstrustarea #ConservationSuperhero Photo: submitted to Chemainus Valley Courier

How can you and your island community plan for the rising sea water? Referencing Islands Trust Conservancy's climate projections report, this article steers the reader to resources for communities to plan and adapt, to build resilience in the face of change. Read the Watershed Sentinel article: [https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/salish-sea-rising/] #preserveandprotect #islandstrustconservancy #climateaction #seawaterrising #islandstrustarea