Tracking Raincoast into 2021.
In 2014, Raincoast initiated its work in the Lower Fraser River. From primary research and physical habitat restoration to engagement with communities, environmental reviews, and policy change, the scope of our work stretches from the beginning of the river’s gravel reach near Hope, to the estuary where our on the ground efforts are concentrated.
Raincoast identifies Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) failure to meet its own sustainability goals for weak Fraser Chinook populations. Call for harvest reductions.
Launch drift card experiments in Salish Sea, Burrard Inlet and Fraser River to study potential oil spills.
Further recommendations to DFO regarding management of declining Fraser Chinook populations.
Read more in our report Tracking Raincoast into 2021.
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The Port of Vancouver is proposing to almost double the size of their existing terminal, Deltaport Terminal, in the Fraser Estuary.
