Next week Riley Finn, Raincoast Research Associate and University of BC MSc student in the Conservation Decisions Lab, will be giving a @wildresearch Seminar Series Talk. He will discuss the …
Riley Finn: The importance of the Lower Fraser River to salmon populations Read more »
We’re going to be in North Vancouver at the Pipe Shop in Lower Lonsdale on Sunday. It’s a stunning space and we’re going to have a great day. There’s free …
“This summer, while BC’s lower mainland has seen a marked uptick in the number of black bears killed, the same appears to be true across the province. Living on the …
We’re stoked to be hosting a beach clean-up with @surfridervi. August 2411am-1pmLekwungen Territory/Victoria – Ross Bay As Raincoast Director of Science, Dr. Chris Darimont noted during the Groundswell film screenings with @Patagonia, …
Sockeye fry in the estuary in August? We caught this little beauty in the estuary this morning, the first time we have ever captured a juvenile sockeye rearing in the …
Our research vessel, Achiever, just returned from an amazing trip. Here’s an excerpt from Raincoast Education Associate, Nathaniel Glickman’s dispatch about the trip: “Situated at the mouth of an unlogged …
Earlier this year we began the first phase of our five-year restoration project in the Fraser Estuary making breaches in the Steveston Jetty to allow young salmon access to Sturgeon …
Now there are just 73.⠀⠀Remembering⠀J-17, Princess Angeline⠀K-25, Scoter⠀L-84, Nyssa⠀⠀It is with great sadness that we share the news that three missing Southern Resident killer whales are now presumed dead according …
This year the number of incidents with black bears in BC’s lower mainland and the number of incidents with bears in the province has significantly increased. ⠀⠀The reality remains that …
One of our significant recent successes occurred earlier this year when the government announced the latest measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales. This increased the minimum …
We’re hiring! If you have expertise in salmon conservation we are looking for a coordinator of our Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation program. Over the past four years, Raincoast has been actively engaging community members in the Lower Fraser …
We have great news to share! ⠀⠀Thanks to your support we have reached our goal of $100,000 for the deposit on the Kitlope tenure – with one day to go! …
Misty MacDuffee was interviewed for this podcast by CBC, hosted by Gloria Macarenko. “Host Gloria Macarenko delves into our fraught love affair with the iconic and endangered Southern Resident Killer …
Beyond coastal wildlife we are always searching for more Raincoasters to join us in our conservation efforts. ⠀⠀Monthly supporters help provide the financial foundation for our work. If there is …
Fraser Connectivity Project monitoring continues at our jetty breach locations yesterday! The west breach is looking great with a nice channel developing onto the foreshore, transporting freshwater, fine sediment and …
Given the importance of habitat to Fraser River salmon, and the intensity of development pressures in the Lower River and estuary, Raincoast has initiated a Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation Program. …
Job opportunity – Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation Program coordinator Read more »
The long-term goal of our Coastal Carnivores campaign is to end commercial trophy hunting throughout the Great Bear Rainforest. Although Spirit Bears, like the one pictured, are protected, the black …
From Riley Finn’s blog: “I became interested in quantifying the lost streams in the Lower Fraser in my pursuit to understand what fraction of the historical salmon habitat of the …
Killer Creamery produced this video to mark the launch of their chocolate peanut butter, activated charcoal ice cream…
More salmon hatcheries will NOT help killer whales or chinook… In B.C. and Washington State, fishery managers, legislators, the sport fishing industry and even the whale watching industry have advocated …
Help us safeguard coastal carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest. Working with our First Nations partners, our goal is to permanently end commercial trophy hunting of all large carnivores in …
Had a great time at Bass Coast this weekend, thanks so much for letting me give a talk about salmon!! 😍
We’re headed back to court for killer whales. ⠀⠀Last week we announced that we are returning to court to challenge the federal government’s re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion …
“My people, the Xenaksiala, never touch grizzlies. We were taught that’s our friend in the wilderness.”⠀⠀These are the words of Xenaksiala elder, Cecil Paul, who played an integral role in …
Killer Whale ice cream?! Yes please!! Killer Creamery just released their chocolate peanut butter, activated charcoal ice cream. They are donating all profits from sales to further our research and protection efforts …
BREAKING. Today Raincoast is returning to court with partners Ecojustice and Living to challenge the federal government’s re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. We contend that Cabinet failed to comply with its responsibility …
Returning to Court for the Killer Whales We’re headed back to court for killer whales. ⠀⠀Last week we announced that we are…
Good news - Raincoast wins legal challenge against… In a decision announced this morning, the court unanimously ruled that the federal government’s approval…
Killer Whale Ice Cream Killer Whale ice cream?! Yes please!! Killer Creamery just released their chocolate peanut butter, activated charcoal ice…
Challenging the Canadian federal government in court… This week we are in court to stand up for the Southern Resident killer whales…
National Energy Board Approval of Trans Mountain Proposal Today’s recommendation by the National Energy Board for approval of the Trans Mountain tanker and…
From Climate Emergency to Trans Mountain Pipeline approval Earlier today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government’s re-approval of the project.⠀⠀The decision comes…