Press Releases

March 23rd 2012

23rd Anniversary of Exxon Valdez: Have we learned anything?

The answer appears to be a resounding “no,” given the support to expand Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline and the dramatic escalation in oil tanker traffic that will accompany it…

March 21st 2012

Naval Gazing: Military must address activities in Killer whale critical habitat

VANCOUVER – Eight BC conservation organizations are urging the Canadian Navy to exclude military training exercises from the critical habitat of southern resident killer whales…

February 9th 2012

Appeal court affirms protection for killer whales

Today’s decision from the Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling that the critical habitat of killer whales, including their salmon food supply must be legally protected by the federal government…

January 27th 2012

Raincoast: Unilateral tagging plan by US threatens killer whales

A US plan to tag the endangered southern resident killer whales that ply both sides of the international boundary is meeting with growing opposition…

January 11th 2012

Canadian NGOs challenge unsustainable Alaskan salmon fisheries

Media Release

Vancouver, BC – Three BC conservation groups are taking aim at Alaskan salmon fisheries that are damaging BC fish stocks and violating conditions of the MSC’s eco-certification…

October 18th 2011

Salmon Inquiry shows need for government overhaul

Media Release

Conservation groups say focus must be salmon, not industry

The federal government must re-prioritize science and conserving salmon rather than surrendering to short-term industry interests, according to recommendations made by conservation groups to a national inquiry into the decline of Fraser sockeye…

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