Welcome to SILT



Our Philosophy
The Southern Interior Land Trust Society (SILT) was established in 1988 as the Okanagan Region Wildlife Heritage Fund Society. The SILT seeks to create a legacy of protected, important habitats for all living things by acquiring and maintaining ecologically significant gems and jewels of wildlife habitat in British Columbia's southern interior region. Our mission is to create “stepping-stones” for ecosystem connectivity and animal movement wherever possible.
You Can Help
The Southern Interior Land Trust is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization and tax receipts can be issued for donations of cash or property or bequests from estates. Consider making a tax-deductible donation of money or land or you may wish to include the society in your will. Your donation will help greatly to further our common objectives of conserving habitat for wildlife. Learn more about how you can make a difference by clicking the DONATE NOW button.

About Us:
The Southern Interior Land Trust Society (SILT)
The Southern Interior Land Trust Society formerly known as The Okanagan Region Wildlife Heritage Fund Society, was formed by members of the B.C. Wildlife Federation and regional fish and game clubs. SILT is a member of the Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia.

1988
Society Incorporated

Yes
CDN Land Trust Standards

Member
Land Trust Alliance of BC
Our team members

Al Peatt, RPBio, FAPB
Executive Director – 250-328-4699

Judie Steeves
President

Sara Ashpole
Vice President

Gordon Wilson
Secretary / Treasurer

Danielle Chapman
Director

Elise Everest
Director

Lindsay Lalach
Director

David Pogge
Director

Bruce Hibbard
Director
Our Projects
The Southern Interior Land Trust raises funds, not only through donations, but also by administering funds for projects.

Love Your Lake
The Southern Interior Land Trust (SILT) has, for over 30 years, worked in the southern interior of British Col...

Construction of a Snake Den
The Southern Interior Land Trust (SILT) had an opportunity to construct an artificial snake den recently whi...

Ginty’s Wetland Restoration
In 1990, the Southern Interior Land Trust (SILT) purchased Ginty’s Pond to protect the pond’s wildlife h...
JOIN US AND HELP US BY DONATION
Consider the following ways you can contribute to the Southern Interior Land Trust Society. Your contribution will help make a difference towards conserving land and habitat for fish and wildlife in the Southern Interior. Let’s work together to conserve and protect habitat for present and future generations.
Help SILT Maintain the Grand Forks Grasslands
Grand Forks Grasslands
Lot A of DL 493 and SILT’s previously acquired DL 492 are critical grassland in the Grand Forks area best known for supporting a successfully reintroduced population of 200-300 California bighorn sheep (BC blue list). Both properties are used year-round as forage and security habitat for bighorn; all age and sex classes are commonly seen.
Both these properties are also known for occurrences of rattlesnake, gophersnake and American racer. An intriguing sighting of what may be sharp-tailed grouse was recently reported in the area and as well, the endangered badger.
Please consider donating towards the maintenance and upkeep of these properties.
Latest News

10
Aug10 successful years for Love Your Lake
Lakes and rivers are the most sustainable source of freshwater and are essential for ecological function and social economic needs. Since Canada has more lake area than any other country, […]

08
Jul2023 John B. Holdstock Scholarship Successful Recipient
Congratulations to Haiden MacDonald 2023 Recipient of the John B. Holdstock Scholarship The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce that Haiden MacDonald, an aspiring environmentalist and dedicated conservation […]

28
JunHelp Protect Okanagan Lake and Create a Corridor For Wildlife
Join us in supporting the B.C. Parks Foundation in its efforts to conserve 151 acres of waterfront private land, surrounded by Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park. The foundation has already raised […]