The petition below is being circulated by a group of concerned stewards and volunteers, from “Saanich’s Pulling Together program.” We greatly appreciate all the work that Saanich Parks staff do in supporting restoration work and volunteers in this fantastic and unique program. However, there is a shortfall in public education about the park, climate impacts, increase population and significant increases in park usage. As a result, there has been a rapid loss of biodiversity, rogue trails through sensitive areas, and a rapid increase in invasive species in areas already previously cleared.
We have attached to this email a petition to Council to be signed by interested Saanich Parks volunteers and supporters. You can support our efforts in several ways:
- Read the attached petition to Saanich Council, which outlines our concerns and proposed solutions/suggestions.
- If you agree with and wish to have your name included as a signatory on the petition, please forward your full name, Saanich park connection, resident municipality and postal code by March 5, 2023 to Ted Lea tedloralea@shaw.ca
- We intend to present the petition to the Saanich Council on Monday, March 6 at 7 pm.
- Please forward this message to lead stewards, volunteers and supporters within your own network.
Further Information
Video documentation of extensive park damage by poorly managed dogs
