We advocate for the rights of residents to resilient and sustainable place-based local rural livelihoods. These livelihoods include farming, the construction trades, as well as the artisanal and craft trades, and fine arts.
We advocate for increasing, rather than decreasing, the democratization of local governance and decision-making.
-better communication between residents and local government.
-the protection of local livelihoods from the harms of ill-fitting regulation.
-regulations for both environment and people--regulations that address the needs and concerns of local workers--which foster a sustainable and resilient local economy.
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Consulting
I see it as part of advocacy--folks facing challenges with the Trust and CRD often need someone to help them through the process, draft letters and proposals, accompany them to meetings with planners and bylaw officers, review the regulations and challenge staff misinterpretations, meet with various elected officials, do site plans, guide folks through the riparian regulations, etc.
First 30 minute meeting is free, charges after that can be offered at reduced rates for folks facing economic hardship. Subsidizing this consultant service for those struggling can be one of the things we raise money for.
Fundraising
Fundraising to subsidize consultancy.
Fundraising for legal fees
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Fundraising for:
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Septic repair, replacement, upgrade Subsidy
And
Septic low interest loan.
(When paid back can go to next person)
Vote for clean water with your dollar!
fundraising for subsidies in situations in which repayment is unfeasible.
“We are all upstream and downstream creatures”
Partnership between full circle and LL for inspections, permits and paperwork, upgrades, repairs, replacements, or new systems.
Creative and legal solutions to protecting water, our earths most precious resource.
Housing Advocacy
Don’t criminalize, legalize!
Over the years industry lobbies have merged with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and local zoning and permit processes to create a situation in which affording or building one's own dwelling has become out of reach for 'regular ' rural people. Only a generation ago it was commonplace for people to, upon purchasing rural property, spend a couple of winters in a yurt or temporary cabin (which often later became the chickenhouse!) while building their home. Today, even handcrafted doors and windows are against regulation because they don't meet the industry-backed environmental standards. By offering training in ...