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Valdez Island cliffs, Doreen Lilley photo
Bolster bylaw
enforcement,
Trust advised

See details on
GIA's presentation
to Trust Council


Galiano forest issue
remains unsettled

Alliance pushes province to clean up jurisdictional conflict  Read GIA's plea
It's hotly contended on Galiano. See Island Tides backgrounder Galiano


Are we building sand castles on the beach
while there's a tsunami approaching?

 What can islanders do about climate change?


Silver lining for Islands Trust
in wretched economic times

Downturn discourages development, encourages environmentalism
See GIA essay.

Let's get real - infinite growth impossible
'Growth economy' killing ecology that keeps us alive,
says Neil K. Dawe See 'how and why'.

Trust like no other government
says Alliance legal opinion

You DO have unique and substantial powers to preserve and protect our islands, Alliance tells Trust Council For Alliance introduction and legal opinion

Write to the point...
how to craft a mighty letter

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot." Well-written, well-placed letters can help to prevent Joni Mitchell's horror vision materialising on our islands For details...

Members sought
We’re looking for people who love their island life and neighbourhood and understand that keeping the Trust Act strong will help guarantee they are protected and preserved.
Find out how to join

2009 Conference on Salt Spring Coordinates with October 24 International Climate Change Day of Action

Gulf Islands Alliance 2009 Conference

See photos of the events
See details on of the Conference

2009 Organizers

Rainbow over Trincomali Channel, Valdez Island left, Galiano right. Doreen Lilley photo

   
Michael Levy photo, www.flatearthphoto.com

 
(Site updated January 28, 2010. Gulf Islands Alliance membership 200.)

GIA reaches out
to islanders

An open letter identifies threats to our islands and how and why they must be countered.

Also, see GIA's guide on how the Islands Trust works and how you can help make it work better.


 
GIA's positions

What does 'preserve and protect' really mean? Here's where GIA stands on ...

A bridge to Gabriola

How the Trust should keep the trust

Saving our precious forests

Enforcing Trust bylaws

Hydrofracturing

Island governance

Improving Trust planning

Dismal provincial support

Cooling our planet

Why and how you can speak up

Growing our population

The B.C.-Alberta trade agreement


More news, views

Misty new GIA chair

GIA reaches out

Threats are real

Trust facts to trust

About GIA's founding

Marine conservation plan

Economy not for the birds

No A-grade for Salt Spring

Troubled waters

Enough 'crap' already


 
CONTACT US

Send your views and questions to us at info@gulfislandsalliance.ca