Reconnecting Fraser Estuary salmon habitat
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our research and restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary continued through 2020.
Fraser River
The Fraser is one of the world’s great rivers. Historically it produced more salmon than any other place in North America. Its delta is one of the Pacific Coast’s largest and most important estuaries. It is the rearing and feeding grounds for over 50 species of fish, many of which play a crucial role in a foodweb that links fish, birds and marine mammals across thousands of kilometers of the Pacific Ocean.
Seven years in the Lower Fraser
In 2014, Raincoast initiated its work in the Lower Fraser River.
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.
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and the heart of the Fraser Estuary
We continue to use technical submissions, and collaborative communication efforts with other conservation groups to inform decision makers and the public. Richmond and Delta municipalities (closest to the terminal) have also expressed their opposition, citing the environmental and human impacts from more ships and bigger terminals.
Stop Terminal 2 expansion
Stop Terminal 2 expansion and protect migratory birds.
A Conservation Prospectus for the Fraser River Estuary
Research published today in Conservation Science and Practice indicates that 102 species at risk of extinction in the Fraser River estuary can be saved with an investment of $381 million over 25 years, or $15 million a year. This cost …
Hundreds of thousands of birds at risk
Port Metro Vancouver’s proposed Terminal 2 expansion project, is putting hundreds of thousands of birds at risk.
Read our report on Lower Fraser river
2020 has seen record low returns of sockeye to the Fraser River.
Take action to stop Terminal 2 and protect Fraser estuary habitat for International Bird Week
The Port’s Terminal 2 expansion would double the size of its shipping terminal.
Crucial time for wild salmon
This is a crucial time for wild salmon that depend on the Fraser River.
Fraser Estuary Connectivity Project makes substantial difference to salmon
We are right in the middle of our exciting initiative to breach the Steveston jetty.
Help build momentum on pressure to reject Terminal 2 expansion
Last week the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson sent a letter to the Port of Vancouver’s CEO that stalls the government's decision on the project.
Significant negative effects of proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2
41 environmental and sustainability organizations in Washington State have written Governor Inslee asking him to oppose Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2).
The Narwhal article outlines reasons for Fraser river salmon decline
The Narwhal released an article this week entitled ‘Four reasons 2020 is set to see the lowest Fraser River sockeye salmon return on record’ written by Stephanie Wood.
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.
Protecting the Stó:lō
Stó:lō, Dakelh, Lhtakoh, ?Elhdaqox. A river of such length has an equally long history.
Take action to protect Fraser river estuary
The proposed Terminal 2 expansion will further destroy and degrade wildlife habitat in the Fraser River Estuary, an area that is home to more than 100 species of wildlife at-risk of extinction.
Port of Vancouver proposed expansion threatens Fraser Estuary habitat
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to double the size of the terminal at Deltaport, in Tsawwassen, putting further stress on the Fraser Estuary which has already lost over 80% of its natural habitat.
Reject Terminal 2 expansion
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to almost double the size of their existing terminal, Deltaport Terminal, in the Fraser Estuary.
Immediate success for salmon recovery at Steveston Jetty
The Steveston Jetty is only one of the many structures dividing the Fraser estuary, altering the movement of salmon, freshwater, and fine sediments to Sturgeon and Roberts Banks.
Bold recommendations to help recover salmon habitat
Our new report Toward a Vision for Salmon Habitat in the Lower Fraser River sets bold recommendations to address the loss of salmon habitat that has been identified as a key factor in...
Port of Vancouver expansion set to destroy estuary habitat
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to expand the existing terminal at Deltaport doubling its capacity to offload containers through the creation of a 108-hectare berth in the heart of the Fraser River estuary at Roberts Bank...
Ambitious habitat restoration project
In March of 2019, we began phase one of an ambitious habitat restoration project in the Fraser River Estuary. We created three 50m breaches in the Steveston Jetty...
Toward a vision for wild salmon in the Lower Fraser
In parallel to our research and habitat restoration efforts, we have been working with our project partners to articulate a vision for wild salmon in the Lower Fraser River. Our new report identifies the ongoing erosion of salmon habitat caused …