The SMBSA is focused on protecting coastal lands in one of Nova Scotia's largest bays. There are 30 islands in total, 9 of which are currently owned by the province and the remainder are in private hands. Our approach is a combination of working with owners to protect the islands through conservation easements and the federal eco-gift program as well as working with government and private donors to purchase and protect islands that come up for sale and are under threat of development.

We focus on a combination of community building, volunteer stewardship, education and land protection. Our previous island project was Micou's Island, a 22 hectare tidal island that has a historic fisher cottage on it along with a beach, wetland and forest with trails. It has become a focal point for community recreation and celebration of natural and cultural elements of the community, used frequently by hikers, kayakers, boaters and youth education groups such as Sierra Club and Katimavik.