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Three Raincoast researchers in life jackets and boots stand on a pebbled shore around a white dinghy speaking to each other while the ocean looms quietly in the background in pale blue, cut by two mountains forming a vee.

Career

Development Coordinator (permanent position)

2021-02-242022-06-02

We are looking for a Development Coordinator to join our communications and development team. You are knowledgeable about conservation issues in coastal British Columbia and you have a proven ability to identify and secure financial support for conservation initiatives.

A group of students from the Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program hangout on the Achiever

Career

Environmental Education Coordinator (one-year maternity leave position)

2021-02-232022-06-02

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate candidate to coordinate, develop and deliver our Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program. Please note, this is a one-year maternity leave position.

Elder T’it’elem Spath, Eddie Gardner, a member of Skwah First Nation.

Events

Balancing multiple ways of knowing: Coastal Insights episode with Albert Marshall

2021-02-222021-10-01

Coastal insights lesson on balancing multiple ways of knowing to maximize research findings.

Three Southern Resident killer whales surface during the day in the Salish Sea.

Marine mammals

The impact of vessel traffic on whales’ critical life functions

2021-02-152021-10-01

Harm on heavy vessel traffic on whales critical habitat and life functions.

Blue sky, trees and ocean with one anchored and one moving boat.

Events

Join us for our Coastal Insights: Eyes on the coast lesson!

2021-02-092021-10-01

Lesson on the Salish Sea biodiversity, conservation issues and Indigenous culture.

Raincoast research

Trophy hunting threat on hunters seeking food

2021-02-032021-10-01

A minority of trophy hunters can damage the reputation of hunting for food, although hunting for food is the majority.

Two orcas swimmin in the centre of the image with white splashing and water surrounding them, with stone in foreground right corner.

Raincoast research

Protecting Southern Resident killer whales in the Salish Sea

2021-01-222021-10-01

Conservation of Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea.

Raincoast research

Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, 2021

2021-01-212021-01-21

Calling all graduate students and researchers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond!

The Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference is going virtual this year and we would love to hear about your research, or just have you join!

Registration deadline (January 29)…

Dave Scott stand in the Fraser River Estuary holding up a tiny salmon in a viewfinder.

Raincoast research

World Wetland Day event, Tuesday February 2

2021-01-212021-01-21

Dave Scott will present at the World Wetland Day event on Februrary 2^nd about salmon and the importance of estuaries to their survival. This event is hosted by Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society.

Read more about Friends of Semiahmoo …

River with grass in foreground and person standing in background holding research equipment in background with blue and cloudy sky.

Fraser River

Chinook salmon reliance on the Fraser Estuary

2021-01-192021-10-01

Declining Chinook salmon population in the Fraser River shows need to restore this estuary.

Wolf on a rocky beach with green and grey tones in background and foreground.

Raincoast research

Peer reviewed study shows lethal wolf control has statistical flaws

2021-01-142021-09-17

Peer reviewed research shows that wolf cull ineffective and unethical.

Dark background with a Spirit Bear holding a salmon in its mouth while standing at the edge of a river.

Raincoast research

Raincoast Conservation research reached millions in 2020

2021-01-122021-08-27

In 2020, our conservation efforts and research reached millions around the world. And we are looking forward to 2021.

We have big plans and are glad you’re along for the ride. Which aspects of our work are you most excited …

Aerial photo of a forest and toutube video cover image for the webinar recording of the forest protection webinar.

Gulf Islands

Future forests: land protection in island Coastal Douglas-fir habitats

2021-01-082021-08-27

Check out the webinar recording to learn more about Coastal Douglas-fir forests on the Gulf Islands and why land acquisition is such an important strategy for protecting them.

Killer whales and baby swims in the ocean, as seen from above

Marine mammals

We asked you to provide input to the Canadian government survey on these measures

2021-01-052021-02-16

To reduce threats to critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales, the federal government took initial steps in the last two years to limit noise and disturbance (from vessels) and to create areas where killer whales can feed without competition from fishing boats.

Chinook salmon visible as dark shapes underwater in clear green shallow water in the Fraser river, beside the bank under blue and white skies

Wild Salmon

Invest in Pacific wild salmon

2021-01-042021-01-10

Pacific salmon are foundationally important to Canada’s wildlife, food security, cultures, and economy.

Smiling face of Elder Wa’Xaid captured in a black and white photograph. He is wearing a cap, glasses and a jacket.

Conservation Foundation

Raincoast mourns Wa’Xaid, Cecil Paul Sr.

2021-01-022021-01-10

It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Wa’Xaid, Cecil Paul Sr., a hero lost to this world.

A brown grizzly bear seen head above water swimming in green water

Conservation Foundation

Thank you for your support in 2020

2020-12-312021-01-21

As 2020 closes and we reflect on the year, please accept our thanks and gratitude for your support, in whatever form it takes.

Beautiful dark brown bear stands in the rain on all fours, with white mist rising in the background.

Raincoast research

Science publications in 2020

2020-12-302021-01-06

Raincoast undertakes primary research to investigate species and ecological processes to further our conservation objectives.

Fraser River

Reconnecting Fraser Estuary salmon habitat

2020-12-292020-12-25

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our research and restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary continued through 2020.

An aerial view of the Fraser estuary with a city and mountains in the background.

Fraser River

Seven years in the Lower Fraser

2020-12-292020-12-25

In 2014, Raincoast initiated its work in the Lower Fraser River.

A scientist in a checked shirt and pale pink hat, carrying a backpack looks up at the trees inside the forest with a measuring device.

Gulf Islands

A future for the Gulf Islands’ forests

2020-12-282021-01-21

Raincoast’s newest initiative aims to protect Coastal Douglas-fir forests and associated habitats across the Gulf Islands.

Aerial view of winding blue Kitlope Lake through green banks towards snow capped mountains

Safeguard Coastal Carnivores

Safeguarding coastal carnivores – Kitlope success

2020-12-282021-01-04

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.

Fraser River

Year five in the Fraser River Estuary

2020-12-272021-01-04

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our research and restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary continued through 2020.

Achiever

Marine operations

2020-12-272021-08-13

Our 2020 marine operations were largely scuppered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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