Raincoast biologist Misty MacDuffee digs salmon – literally. While her work has involved examining lake sediments to tease out the history of fishing, climate and other factors that impact salmon abundance, the key motivation for Misty is the importance of salmon to coastal ecosystems. Increasingly, too few salmon are reaching their spawning destination and the bears and wildlife that need them the most. Misty’s work addresses over-fishing as one of the causes for this situation. Raincoast is also focused on habitat loss and is investigating the role of sea lice and disease transfer from salmon farms as other impacts contributing to low salmon abundance. SUPPORT MISTY IN HER HALF MARATHON RACE!
RUN – WALK – VOLUNTEER – CHEER
Raincoast Conservation Foundation and title sponsor Hemp and Company present SALMON RUN 10-10-10.
Raincoast is an Official Pledge Charity of the 31st Annual Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon for the second consecutive year. Your efforts support our interactive programs inspiring children and youth interested in Raincoast’s science and conservation initiatives to protect British Columbia’s wild salmon.
Raincoast with our title sponsor, Hemp and Company of Victoria, BC, invite you to join our walking, running and cheering teams, for the full marathon, half marathon, 8km road race and the Kids 1.2km race. Support over 14,000.00 participants in the marathon (a Boston Marathon qualifier) this Thanksgiving Weekend, October 10, 2010.
100 percent of all pledges collected are retained by Raincoast Conservation Foundation. Anyone can collect pledges – Collect pledges for Misty, Maggy, and other Raincoast runners. There are prizes for our top pledge collectors.
Step 1 – Register for the Event – For Runners and Walkers. Register for the marathon, half marathon or 8km run/walk.
Register on-line: www.runvictoriamarathon.com
Step 2 – Sign-up with Raincoast as a Charity Pledge Program Participant – For Runners, Walkers, Volunteers, and Cheer Station
Email marathon@raincoast.org with your contact details (Name, address and phone number) and Raincoast will send you a “Pledge Collector Kit” to begin raising money for Raincoast Conservation Foundation.
Remember: You don’t have to run or walk to support our teams.
Step 3 – Collect Pledges and Raise Funds
Once you have your pledge collector kit, you can begin to raise funds and have fun!
Contact Raincoast today to support our team and proudly wear a Salmon Run bracelet from now until RVM 10-10-10.
Christine Hewitt Email: marathon@raincoast.org Tel: 250.655.1229, ext 227
Fall 2010 voyage into the land of the Spirit Bear
The trial to protect BC’s resident killer whales and their critical habitat began Tuesday June 15, 2010 in the federal courthouse in Vancouver, BC. Ecojustice is representing Raincoast and eight other conservation groups. The following links will give you more information about the story and the case.
The following open letter has been sent to BC Premier Gordon Campbell opposing the killing of wolves and cougars to save mountain caribou
In the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster, federal opposition parties are calling for emergency hearings before the Commons Natural Resources Committee to discuss the need for more stringent safeguards against oil spills in Canada’s Arctic. But the public needs be properly and clearly informed as to the risks and tradeoffs with regard to proposed oil development and transport for the BC coast as well; Raincoast’s recently released report, ‘
Supporter and volunteer Don Arney gives time to Raincoast
Raincoast joins with other national and international organizations to support James Cameron and send a message about the Alberta Tar Sands Project that would bring oil tankers to the BC coast. 