In March of 2020, a federal review panel concluded that the Terminal 2 shipping expansion project would have significant adverse and cumulative effects to populations of Fraser Chinook. This is due to the proposal’s footprint in the Fraser Estuary and …
Reversing, or even slowing, our systemic unsustainable human footprint on a time scale relevant to dwindling wildlife populations is a challenge.
Raincoast’s approach to recovering Southern Resident killer whales stands on two primary tenets. First is to hold the …
There are currently just 74 members of the Southern Resident killer whales remaining.
While two births in 2020 is positive news, before that, Southern Residents had seen no successful calves since 2015. Raincoast is continuing to use science and advocacy …
This is a crucial time for wild salmon that depend on the Fraser River. Following years of decline in the number of Chinook and sockeye salmon returning to the Fraser, the last two years have seen the lowest on record, …
As we all work to emerge from the covid-19 pandemic, 235 organizations, including Raincoast and many of you signed a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau to emphasize that investments in nature and biodiversity can create jobs and contribute to an …
Raincoast has worked with partners to conduct a population viability analysis to help us understand the likelihood of extinction for endangered wildlife under different scenarios. We used this tool and published the research to assess the effects of the Trans …
We hosted an inspiring online event last night focused on the Royal BC Museum book about killer whales, Spirits of the Coast. Our presenters, Jess Housty, Eric Mazimpaka, Nikki La’es , and Misty MacDuffee, were contributors to …
On Wednesday July 22nd at 6pm, join us for an online panel discussion bringing together contributors from the book, Spirits of the Coast.
Hear from Jess Housty (@Jesshousty), Nikki Iyolo Sanchez (@Nikkilaes), Misty MacDuffee (@Mistymacduffee) and Eric Mazimpaka (@Ericmazimpaka), as …
Killer whales are icons of the Pacific Northwest and are deeply rooted as cultural and spiritual symbols for the Coast Salish peoples.
In our next Coastal Insights educational webinar, we will examine their complex intellect, behaviour, language, and culture.
Join …
Spirits of the Coast is our new favourite book. It brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists and storytellers, united by their love for killer whales.
Misty Macduffee, Raincoast’s wild salmon program director, contributed a …
In 2019, we saw the most significant threat reduction measures the Canadian government has taken to date to support recovery of Southern Resident killer whales.
Our engagement with federal departments helped establish five technical working groups that focus on specific …
In the heart of the Fraser Estuary, the Port of Vancouver is proposing to double the size of the Deltaport shipping terminal at Roberts Bank, putting further stress on an estuary which has already lost over 80% of its natural …
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 the crisis many recognize for Fraser River …
Breaking News: The Supreme Court of Canada announced today that it will not hear a set of legal challenges to the federal government’s re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline project, including our case with Ecojustice and Living Oceans aimed at …
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.
If completed the …
Raincoast has a deep commitment to all the wildlife of BC’s Coast, including the Southern Resident killer whales.
We have been using science, legal action and public engagement to further recovery efforts for this critically endangered species. You can also …
Today the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed a challenge to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.⠀
Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Squamish Nation, Coldwater Indian Band and a coalition of small First Nations from the Fraser Valley argued that the government came into the …
For over 10 years, Raincoast has been using science, public education and the courts to try and protect Canada’s endangered population of salmon-eating Southern Resident killer whales. With their salmon stocks in decline, and a noisy and polluted ocean, they …
In 2019, we saw the most significant threat reduction measures the Canadian government has taken to date to support recovery of Southern Resident killer whales. Through coordinated legal, scientific, and public outreach strategies, and government negotiations, Raincoast and our …
In November we finished the second phase of construction for our Fraser Estuary Connectivity Project.
The aim of the project is to provide juvenile salmon access to marsh habitat on Robert’s Bank, by creating breaches (holes) in the Steveston Jetty.…
Today the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that it will not hear our case – with Ecojustice and Living Oceans – challenging the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline project.
We are extremely disappointed and are now considering …
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
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 …
What a privilege it’s been successfully defending #SRKW with this amazing team from Ecojustice & Living Oceans. This photo is missing our science team leader, Dr. Paul Paquet.