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Saltair News, Utilities

Saltair CVRD Water Restrictions Stage 1

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With summer around the corner, it’s time to gear up for water conservation!

Did you know? Lawn watering usually only needs 2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 inches) of water, once per week, just enough to soak soil to the root zone. Depending on the watering method, this may take only 30 mins. to an hour!
Tip: an empty tuna or pet food can placed on the grass when watering can act as a gauge. When it’s full you’re done!
Water in the morning or evening to reduce evaporation – as per Stage 1 water restrictions.

Meetings, Saltair News

SDRA Annual General Meeting

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SDRA Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 20th 2024 -10:30 am to 11:45 am.

Saltair Community Centre –

Membership renewal for the 2024/25 SDRA fiscal year are due at the Annual General Meeting. Please save  us a little time by coming forward with your renewal payment. These are the funds that help pay for functions like the  Focus Groups meetings, Public Meeting Hall rentals and our community events.

AGM Agenda:

  1. Introduction and opening remarks
  2. Business meeting
  3. Board elections
  4. Financial Statements
  5. Summary of  2023/24 accomplishments.
  6. Proposed events and activities for 2024/25
  7. Guest speaker(s) – still in negotiations – TBA

Questions and suggestions from the floor – as time permits

Saltair News

Spring Backyard Burning Window

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The Open Window for backyard burning in Saltair Area G begins on March 15th 2024 to April 15th 2024.

The Cowichan Valley is a high smoke sensitivity zone. To protect local air quality during the open burning window, residents must:

  • Plan before burning to limit the amount of smoke generated. Choose healthy hearts and lungs instead by dropping off residential yard waste free of charge at a CVRD Recycling Centre
  • Check the South Vancouver Island Venting Index and only burn when it is rated “GOOD”
  • Only burn dry, untreated, natural wood or branches (NO leaves, grass clippings, garbage or construction waste)
  • Ensure that the burn pile is 10 metres from all property lines and is limited to one pile that is no more than two metres in diameter and two metres in height
  • Only burn between 7:00 am and sunset of the same day
  • Open burning shall be continuously controlled and supervised by a competent person equipped with sufficient fire extinguishing material
  • For more information about the rules,  Click here to know the rules!
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Events, Saltair News

Saltair Seedy Saturday

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Saltair’s 5th Annual Seedy Saturday

It’s time to start making plans for the garden season. Growing crops from home-grown seeds helps prevent the extinction of garden-variety species and in turn, protects the planet’s biodiversity. It’s also cost-effective and a ton of fun!

Please join us for the 5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday for a sale of seeds, plants, veggie starters, gardening supplies, information gathering, and to connect with each other!

5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday
March 9th, 2024
10am to 2pm – Saltair Community Centre Hall
3850 South Oyster School Rd.

Refreshments will be available by donation

Sponsored by the Saltair Community Centre Society
What to Expect:
There will be vendors selling:  certified organic seed, seed potatoes, pollinator plants, annuals, native plants, potted bulbs, bulbs, plant starts, veggie starters, strawberry plants, lavender and other garden & food related items.
  • Rotary Club of Ladysmith will be on hand selling tickets to the Annual Rotary Garden Tour for May 26th, 2024.
  • Ladysmith/Saltair Garden club
  • Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be available for free gardening advice.
  • Brian’s Mason Bees, cocoons, mason bee homes, care/feeding/best practices information
  • Moose and Bean Farm
  • Full Circle Seeds
  • Deep Roots Farm
  • Big D Woodworks will have cedar planters , lattice and garden signage for purchase
Saltair Community Centre Society will have their membership table set up. Come on down to renew or sign up for an annual membership.  $10/yr or $15/yr for a family.  Memberships allow the Society to host events such as Saltair Seedy Sunday,  Saltair Fall  Market and other community related activities.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!