Index of CRD Watch articles concerning the environment/ecology.
CRD Watch considers the protection of the environment on Southern Vancouver Island and elsewhere as of the utmost importance, and as such protection of the environment and environmental documentation is one of the main reasons for the website’s existence.
As such, many articles on CRD Watch have covered environmental issues and will continue to do so.
Ella Stream in Critical Danger: When asked if the District of Sooke had discussions with the Federal Government about damage or potential damage to the Ella Stream and its environs, Sooke’s CAO, initially confirmed that conversations between the District and the Feds on this issue were numerous, and then when asked for specifics, backtracked. – CRD Watch Homepage
The Fate of one of the Last Surviving Garry Oak Groves in Cadboro Bay Hangs in the Balance: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Appear to Know What Will Happen to it. – CRD Watch Homepage
“Trees can be managed, but they cannot be controlled. The only way to eliminate all risk is to eliminate all trees.” – Arborist Disclosure Statement to multiple municipalities. – CRD Watch Homepage
The Latest Environmental Destruction in and Around the University of Victoria (UVic) – CRD Watch Homepage
The UDI successfully lobbied the government against environmental streamside protection regulation. – CRD Watch Homepage
CUFCA Applauds Decision not to Spray Pesticides for the Spongy Moth in 2025 – CRD Watch Homepage
Two Letters on Land Application of Biosolids in the CRD by Philippe Lucas of Biosolid Free BC/Peninsula Biosolid Coalition – CRD Watch Homepage
Article by Janine Bandcroft: The BC Gov’t wants to spray Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Kamloops, and Interior with 7300 litres of a chemical called Foray 38B – CRD Watch Homepage
Saanich’s Draft OCP Does not Protect Natural Environment. – CRD Watch Homepage
Will Oak Bay Council Allow 30 Protected Trees to Be Cut for Townhomes in the Uplands? Residents Urge Council to Reject Proposed Development, by Evan Brown – CRD Watch Homepage
Oak Bay Council Narrowly Rejects Six-Unit Uplands Development at 2830/2850 Lansdowne Rd. – CRD Watch Homepage
Oak Bay Developer turns NIMBY but still plans Saanich project that Neighbours Oppose (Letter by Dave Secco) – CRD Watch Homepage
Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability, by Susan Kerschbaumer – CRD Watch Homepage (Article discusses the impacts of a proposed development in the Oaklands area, on Garry Oaks and an underground stream).
Auditor General’s Report: Oil Spills are Increasing in British Columbia – CRD Watch Homepage
An Open Letter to the South Island Prosperity Partnership – CRD Watch Homepage
The Conference of the Birds at Panama Flats: A Future Bottleneck for Species Extinction on Southern Vancouver Island? – CRD Watch Homepage
Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations by Takuma Valcourt – CRD Watch Homepage
As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma Valcourt – CRD Watch Homepage
Open Letter- Subject: Urgent Opposition to Bill M-216 Regarding Climate Targets, Public Safety, and the Right to a Healthy Environment, by Linda Jeaurond – CRD Watch Homepage
Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich, by M. Rose Munro – CRD Watch Homepage
Oak Bay Mayor Asks Council to Vote Again on Lansdowne Road Development, by Evan Brown – CRD Watch Homepage
See also: Index of documentation related to Centennial Square and the Sequoia – CRD Watch Homepage
Petition · That the Province of B.C. Protect Native Tree Species within Building Envelopes – Canada · Change.org
CRD Watch Homepage 