In 1995 a group of concerned Savary Islanders joined together with the goal to save the Heart of Savary - the last undivided and undeveloped wilderness on Savary - from becoming a gated community development. They established the Savary Island Land Trust Society in 1997. In 1998 SILT became a charity and received its first gifts of land. Since that time, SILT has acquired 22 lots across the island and nearly 43% of Savary is protected. Our successes are rooted in the vision of our founders, and the commitment of our donors, members, artists and volunteers.
We never lost sight of our first goal: the Heart of Savary. It took 22 years and the efforts and generosity of many islanders, the Friends of Savary, and SILT to raise the funds for the Nature Trust of BC to acquire the land for conservation in 2018. Thanks to each and everyone who helped and contributed to this community achievement.
Savary is the most ecologically rare and has the highest density of subdivision of any of the islands in the Salish Sea. Protecting wetlands, dunes, forests, meadows, springs and groundwater remain critical to the biodiversity and sustainability of the Island. In 2019, the Savary Island Nature Legacy Fund for land conservation was established with a gift from the Armstrong Family Foundation. Since that time, it has grown to $75,000. To donate click here.
To celebrate 25 years of SILT in 2022, we set up the the Savary Island Sustainability Fund. A donation to this fund will help SILT continue to protect nature on Savary, and offer stewardship education and activities to nurture a sense of place and connection for Savary Islanders now and into the future. To donate, please click here.
Latest news
What island issues do Savary Islanders care most about? The answers are in. Fire safety, groundwater protection, and nature.
SILT is grateful to ASIC (the Association of the Savary Island Committee) for conducting a survey asking Islanders to share their opinions on these and other questions in August and September 2023. A record number of property owners completed the survey.
Read the full results here.
About
SILT was established in 1997, with the goal of preserving the last undivided and undeveloped wilderness on Savary (DL1375).
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Ready to take the next step? You can become a member, volunteer or donate to help preserve Savary Island now, and for future generations.
Resources
The Savary Visitor’s Map is designed to provide useful information about how to enjoy the island sustainably.
