Southern Resident killer whales
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On Sept 4th the Federal Court of Appeal decided it will not hear our case with Ecojustice and Living Oceans about the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. While we are extremely disappointed...
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The Federal Court of Appeal ruled against hearing case challenging the federal government approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
BREAKING NEWS: Today the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that it will not hear our case - with Eco Justice and Living Oceans - challenging the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline project... -
Now there are just 73
Now there are just 73.⠀
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Remembering⠀
J-17, Princess Angeline⠀
K-25, Scoter⠀
L-84, Nyssa⠀
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that three missing Southern Resident killer whales are now presumed dead according to @centerforwhaleresearch. … -
Being Whale Wise
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 distance for private boats and whale watching vessels around the …
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J pod on the brink, by CBC
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 Whales who have become political poster children for climate
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Free Whaley by Killer Creamery brings ice cream to Southern Resident killer whale conservation
Killer Creamery produced this video to mark the launch of their chocolate peanut butter, activated charcoal ice cream... -
Returning to Court for the Killer Whales
We’re headed back to court for killer whales. ⠀
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Last week we announced that we are returning to court to challenge the federal government’s re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with Living Oceans and Ecojustice.
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Starting with Fraser River
Thanks to everyone who came out tonight to learn about the road to recovery for the Southern Resident killer whales at the temple of stoke! It all starts with recovering Fraser River Chinook salmon populations!…
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Ongoing positive results in Steveston
We are continuing to see positive results for our habitat connectivity project in the Fraser Estuary. Young Salmon are still using the breaches we created in the Steveston Jetty to access Sturgeon Bank.
…“The best investment both for chinook salmon
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A new Southern Resident Killer Whale
Some incredible and heartwarming news – a new Southern Resident Killer Whale has been born bringing their population up to 76. ⠀
The Southern Resident Killer Whales are still critically endangered. We’re working to save them. You can help! Take … -
Save the whales, submit comments before May 3, 2019
Are you concerned for the survival of Southern Resident killer whales? Now is the time for your input. You can submit a response to the Federal Survey on Southern Resident killer whales.
Raincoast scientists have been working with an international …
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Expert Panel: What is the Future of Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery?
Join us online on April 18th to find out from an expert panel including Misty MacDuffee, Michael Jasny from the Natural Resources Defense Council, and... -
Pacific white-sided dolphins hanging around with resident killer whales
We all need friends.
If you’re a Pacific white-sided dolphin that might include your resident buddies. Scientists with Ocean Wise have documented the dolphins hanging around resident (and fish eating) killer whales.
Expert Lance Barrett-Lennard suggests they might be enjoying …
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Lucky is the new calf born to the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population
This is not Lucky.
Lucky is the new calf born to the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population! Confirmed today by the Center for Whale Research the calf – designated L124 and born to L77 – has been named Lucky. …
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Canadian federal government announced that it refuses to issue an emergency order to protect endangered killer whales
Last week the Canadian federal government announced that it refuses to issue an emergency order to protect endangered killer whales under the Species at Risk Act, despite the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans’ recommendation to do so... -
We launched a new lawsuit to ensure our federal government acts to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales
Today, we launched a new lawsuit to ensure our federal government acts to protect the endangered Southern Resident killer whales... -
Good news – Raincoast wins legal challenge against the approval of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion!
In a decision announced this morning, the court unanimously ruled that the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion project violated its legal obligations to protect endangered orcas... -
Save the whales: emergency closures needed now
We have been working with partners to compel emergency action from the federal government and, given the dire situation that has unfolded over the last few weeks and the lack of adequate action from the federal government, Raincoast and the David Suzuki Foundation are asking that they go further than the measures we have previously called for... -
The world watched Southern Resident killer whale Tahlequah (J35)
The world watched Southern Resident killer whale Tahlequah (J35) carry her dead calf (her child) for over two weeks... -
Backgrounder: Emergency order under the Species at Risk Act
In May, the federal government concluded Southern Resident killer whales face imminent threats to their survival and recovery, requiring a response under the Species at Risk Act. Five organizations — the David Suzuki Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance, the Natural Resources …
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Fisheries closures needed for killer whales | Raincoast Conservation Foundation
…We have been working with partners to compel emergency action from the federal government and, given the dire situation that has unfolded over the last few weeks, we are now asking that they go further than the measures we have
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Today Canada committed 4.5 billion to buy the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline
Today Canada committed $4.5 billion to buy the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline. This doesn’t include the costs to built it. Whoever owns the project still faces... -
The Trans Mountain Project will intensify existing threats
Amidst the noise about risk, uncertainty, Kinder Morgan and their Trans Mountain pipeline proposal, we know this: The Trans Mountain Project will intensify existing threats... -
Killer whale emergency
Killer whale emergency. The Southern Resident killer whales are critically endangered. They need our help...

