The Salt Marsh Kin Making Collective

A great article on the importance and role of salt marsh ecosystems in the Salish Sea! Let's embody the salt marshes through our words and actions, let us be the stable sediment which combats the waves of inequity!

"Salt marshes in front of coastal dikes can reduce wave heights near the shore by as much as 40 per cent, slowing down wave energy and reducing the risk of flooding. They can also attenuate rainwater. Balke said eelgrass, which is abundant in salt marshes, can stabilize sediment, reduce erosion and further cushion wave action."

How a salt marsh could be a secret weapon against sea level rise in B.C.’s Fraser delta | The Narwhal An often-underrated ecosystem supports millions of migratory birds, provides critical habitat for young salmon, absorbs carbon and plays an essential role in flood prevention. An ambitious project aims to draw on the power of the salt marsh, gradually raising its level to create a ‘living dike’

Curious about what the creators at The Salt Marsh Kin-Making collective have been reading lately? We have a new blog post with a glorious book list for anyone interested in making-kin in their local environment, or just curious about the ideas and concepts we are working with. Take a look!

The Salt Marsh Reading List We believe that literature and poetry both work on and off the page. Common speech to loved ones, at work, in the everyday, can contain a little poetry. Even those who can’t speak like us hav…

Hello all! We are so happy to announce that our call for collaborators is open and we are currently accepting applications for July 2020! Take a look at our website for more info, or send us a message!

Our Call for Collaborators is Open! We are so excited to announce that our call for applications is open! Please review our manifesto as well as the style guide and program details if you would like to apply to partake. At the end of…