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Raincoast mourns Wa’Xaid, Cecil Paul Sr.
It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Wa’Xaid, Cecil Paul Sr., a hero lost to this world.
Thank you for your support in 2020
As 2020 closes and we reflect on the year, please accept our thanks and gratitude for your support, in whatever form it takes.
Science publications in 2020
Raincoast undertakes primary research to investigate species and ecological processes to further our conservation objectives.
Reconnecting Fraser Estuary salmon habitat
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our research and restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary continued through 2020.
Seven years in the Lower Fraser
In 2014, Raincoast initiated its work in the Lower Fraser River.
A future for the Gulf Islands’ forests
Raincoast’s newest initiative aims to protect Coastal Douglas-fir forests and associated habitats across the Gulf Islands.
Safeguarding coastal carnivores – Kitlope success
In October of 2020, we reached a significant milestone in our efforts to end all commercial trophy hunting of coastal carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Year five in the Fraser River Estuary
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our research and restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary continued through 2020.
Marine operations
Our 2020 marine operations were largely scuppered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raincoast Applied Conservation Science Lab
Our team is grieving the loss of a dear friend and mentor, Chester "Lone Wolf" Starr, of Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Territory.
Adapting for ecological resilience
Since 2017, Raincoast has been collaborating to explore pathways that foster long-term ecological resilience.
A path to protection for BC’s wolves
Stqéyəʔ, the lone grey wolf, spent years living on an island near Victoria, BC. On leaving the island, he was relocated and shortly after, shot dead.
A vision for wild salmon in the Lower Fraser
In March 2020, Raincoast published the report Toward a vision for salmon habitat in the Lower Fraser River.
Photography
We have always been committed to wildlife welfare ethics.
The S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest
Raincoast and Pender Islands Conservancy are now raising funds to purchase the S’DÁYES Flycatcher Forest.
Our successful campaign in the Kitlope
On Oct 28th, 2020, we were successful in raising funds to stop trophy hunting in the Kitlope.
Only a few ‘1200 Wolf’ Tee shirts left
We called them the 1200 Wolf Tee because more than 1200 wolves are killed in British Columbia every year from legal recreational hunting.
Today is Giving Tuesday
We are one week into the fundraising campaign for the S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest.
Stop Terminal 2 expansion
Stop Terminal 2 expansion and protect migratory birds.
Exclusive ‘1200 Wolf’ Tee shirts available
We have partnered with Ecologyst and the incredibly talented Ocean Hyland to make these exclusive 1200 Wolf Tee Shirts.
New campaign to purchase at North Pender Island
Raincoast is launching a new campaign to protect Douglas-fir, arbutus and cedar trees on Pender.
Spirit bear tenure
We purchased the Spirit bear tenure in 2011.
Achiever, our research vessel
Our dedicated research vessel, Achiever, is a key part of the Raincoast team.
