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By Raincoast Conservation Foundation
Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.
We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach ‘informed advocacy’ and it is unique amongst conservation efforts. We investigate to understand coastal species and processes. We inform by bringing science to decision makers and communities. We inspire action to protect wildlife and their wilderness habitats.
New research shows rare Spirit bear needs more protection
Doug Neasloss talks about new research on Spirit bears on CBC As It Happens
Chris Darimont talks to Todd Howard on Pacific Rim College Radio about conservation science, forest ecology, and safeguarding wildlife
Win a copy of Spirits of the Coast
We hosted an inspiring online event last night focused on the Royal BC Museum book about killer whales, Spirits of the Coast.
Thanks to everyone who made our first season of Coastal Insight a success
We just wrapped up our 11th episode of Coastal Insights, a live and interactive online learning program.
Heart of the Fraser River estuary threatened
Port Metro Vancouver has proposed construction of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion project, doubling the size of the shipping terminal in the heart of the Fraser River estuary.
The Salish Sea Emerging Stewards Program S1 E11
Learn about Raincoast’s inspiring and transformative Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program.
New study finds no evidence to support killing wolves
A new study released today finds no evidence that the government-sponsored killing of wolves in British Columbia will save endangered caribou.
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Raincoast’s final webinar tomorrow on Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program
This week with Coastal Insights you can learn about our inspiring and transformative Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program.
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Upcoming online panel discussion Spirits of the Coast
On Wednesday July 22nd at 6pm, join us for an online panel discussion bringing together contributors from the book, Spirits of the Coast.
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A win for mountain lions
On July 1, 2020, the pursuit-only season for mountain lions was banned.
Wildlife Photography: Stories, Conservation, and Ethics S1 E10
Learn about the stories behind the nature and wildlife photographs that help drive conservation.
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New study published on Spirit bears
New research has identified that the small genetic change responsible for Spirit bears – a rare, white-coated form of black bears – is up to 50% rarer in the Great Bear Rainforest than previously estimated.
The persecution of BC wolves
The death of Takaya brought into focus the full-spectrum persecution of wolves in British Columbia.
Raincoast presents webinar on ethical wildlife photography
Next week’s Coastal Insights Education program is focused on ethical wildlife photography
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Stop Terminal 2 expansion threatening resident orcas
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to double the size of its Deltaport shipping terminal in the Fraser Estuary.
Protecting the Stó:lō
Stó:lō, Dakelh, Lhtakoh, ?Elhdaqox. A river of such length has an equally long history.
Help end recreational culling of wolves
In British Columbia, Canada, wolves are killed through a variety of means that include legal hunting and trapping, as well as government-sanctioned culling.
Inspecting the Intertidal S1 E9
From ecology and iconic species, to cultural importance and personal connections, Raincoast explores what makes BC coastline so special.
Building a model of nonhuman animal behaviours
Defining animal behaviour requires careful observation and the use of measurable markers to quantify those behaviours. Recent calls for consistency in defining and coding animal behaviour have stemmed from variation in how behaviours are defined…
Raincoast presents webinar on intertidal zones through Coastal Insights program tomorrow
Tomorrow we are focusing on intertidal zones and features Laura Griffith-Cochrane, the curator of the Ucluelet Aquarium.
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Demystifying the Killer Whales of BC S1 E8
Killer whales are iconic to the Pacific Northwest and deeply rooted as cultural and spiritual symbols for the Coast Salish peoples.
Raincoast explores killer whales in upcoming Coastal Insights program
Killer whales are icons of the Pacific Northwest and are deeply rooted as cultural and spiritual symbols for the Coast Salish peoples.
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