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https://vimeo.com/1071616964 Below article from the Salt Spring Exchange: On March 29, 2025, volunteers gathered at Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island for a much-needed cleanup effort. Over the years, debris, abandoned boats, and pollution have accumulated in the harbour, raising concerns about environmental degradation and water quality. While community-driven initiatives like this are vital in preserving the marine ecosystem, the cleanup also highlighted an ongoing social issue: the challenges faced by liveaboard residents, many of whom live in legal limbo. Ganges Harbour has long been home to a community of individuals who reside on boats, whether by choice or economic necessity. Unlike traditional homeowners or renters, liveaboard residents often do not have access to basic services like waste disposal, water supply, and sanitation support from the Capital Regional District (CRD). Since many of these boats do not have designated mooring permits or proper inf…