Waterfront property owners in North Saanich are stewards of the shoreline on a daily basis:
- We feel fortunate to live along the ocean’s edge and care deeply about preserving the marine environment for future generations.
- We face unique challenges in caring for the waterfront as sea levels rise and erode shorelines, and ever-increasing storm surges jeopardize structures.
- We respect the rights of those who wish to enjoy the public foreshore, and want to work together to protect and enhance our shared waterfront.
- Our properties are regulated in a manner which is much more complex than for properties bounded by land.
- We benefit from belonging to an organization that enables members to share information about these challenges and that represents our interests at all orders of government.
OUR MISSION To contribute to a positive community spirit in North Saanich by advocating best practices in preserving and protecting the foreshore and the marine environment. OUR AIMS
- To inform North Saanich residents of emerging issues that may affect the waterfront.
- To educate North Saanich residents about the responsibilities and rights each of us has when enjoying the waterfront.
- To advise North Saanich residents of legislation and government initiatives affecting the waterfront.
- To ensure waterfront owners in North Saanich are aware of how important it is to know the precise location of their legal property boundaries
- To advocate on behalf of PROW members our shared interests and communicate these to government agencies and regulators.
Our Board Of Directors
- David Tonken, President
- Peter Kerr, Secretary
- Steve Heddle, Treasurer
- Ted Izard, Membership Chair
- Carolyn Stout, Communications
Directors at Large
Fran Hackett, Dorothy Hartshorne, Alex Hyndman, Keith Routley