Raincoast in the news, 2017
Radio Canada International
Marc Montgomery
2017 12 21
“It’s a legacy of decisions that have been made over the years that favoured development over wolves.” – Paul Paquet
The Tide Update | SeaLegacy
Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen
2017 12 18
Vancouver Sun
Larry Pynn
2017 12 18
The Narwhal
Judith Lavoie
2017 12 18
National Observer
Jenny Uechi
2017 12 18
“We’ve been working on this for 25 years, and this is really something the people of B.C. have wanted.” – Brian Falconer
Lower Island News
Volume 34 #3
2017 12 01 [pdf]
“Analysis on this population shows these whales are unlikely to recover under existing conditions of prey availability, noise and disturbance.” – Misty MacDuffee, Wild Salmon Program Director
CFAX Radio
2017 11 30
In association with Coastal First Nations, Raincoast Conservation Foundation has launched a new campaign to protect carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest.
The Dawson Creek Mirror
Chris Darimont, Kyle Artelle, Paul Paquet, Chris Genovali and Faisal Moola
2017 11 26
Notes from the Field | Project Coyote
Camilla H. Fox
2017 11 16
Our challenge is to learn strategies for coexisting and to avoid behaviors that encourage habituation so coastal wolves like Takaya can survive.
Times Colonist
Chris Darimont, Kyle Artelle, Paul Paquet, Chris Genovali and Faisal Moola
2017 11 12
The B.C. government’s recently announced “ban” on grizzly trophy hunting is not a true ban.
Whales Online | GREMM Project
Béatrice Riché
2017 11 07
New rules require seagoing vessels to keep at least 200 metres away from Southern Resident killer whales and 100 metres from other marine mammals.
The Narwhal
Jimmy Thomson
2017 11 07
BC Local News
David Suzuki
2017 10 29
Marine mammals such as killer whales, sea lions and otters are susceptible to harm when oil spills are involved.
Times Colonist
Katie DeRosa
2017 10 29
“If we are able to reduce noise and increase chinook availability, we can change their trajectory from declining to increasing.” – Misty MacDuffee
The News Tribune
Lynda V. Mapes
2017 10 28
With fewer chinook salmon, the future of Southern Resident killer whales is at stake.
The Georgia Straight
Martin Dunphy
2017 10 27
New measures will be put in place next year to ensure boaters keep a minimum of 200 metres away from endangered orca in British Columbia.
The Tyee
Brian Preston
2017 10 27
The world’s most studied orca population is in trouble and important work needs to be done to restore chinook salmon runs.
The Seattle Times
Lynda V. Mapes
2017 10 27
With fewer chinook salmon available, local killer whales are having to search longer for adequate food sources, according to a recent study.
Times Colonist
Darron Kloster
2017 10 27
Maple Leaf Adventures announces funding for stewardship and research in the Great Bear Rainforest over the next ten years.
Maple Leaf Adventures
Kevin Smith
2017 10 24
“Raincoast’s advocacy and policy work protects where we operate, ensuring bears still walk their ancient trails, and ocean life still flourishes.” – Kevin Smith, CEO
Smithsonian Magazine
J.B. MacKinnon
2017 10 23
On Vancouver Island, habituation to humans has made wolves aggressive, fearless and more prone to clashes with people.
The Tyee
J.B. MacKinnon
2017 10 23
Victoria News
Steven Heywood and Hugo Wong
2017 10 22
Among the winners at the 11th annual Crystal Awards, Raincoast Conservation Foundation was awarded with Green Business of the Year.
Lake Cowichan Gazette
David Suzuki
2017 10 22
Bears Matter
Barb Murray
2017 10 20
Keystone species need to be preserved and looking after them helps all the species and habitat. – Barb Murray