Why Canada must not fast-track an oil pipeline into the Fraser River Estuary
11 reasons why the West Coast Oil Pipeline should not be designated a Project of National Interest.
Misty MacDuffee is a biologist with Raincoast's wild salmon program. She has spent over 20 years working in watersheds on BC’s coast advocating for the protection of salmon-based ecosystems. Misty’s work focuses on salmon management and the need to consider whales, bears and other wildlife within fisheries management. More about Misty.
11 reasons why the West Coast Oil Pipeline should not be designated a Project of National Interest.
The federal government has taken the first step toward fast-tracking a new oil pipeline and tanker terminal in the Fraser River Estuary – bypassing the environmental review that would normally assess its risks, impacts, and merit.
The government’s proposed dismantling of a key clause has significant implications for the future of endangered species in Canada, including Southern Resident killer whales.
We need to talk about cost, complexities, what “sustainable salmon” really means.
Action alert: It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the SARA legislation that protects them.
Take action and support the 1,000m minimum approach distance.
At 73 individuals, the southern resident killer whales’ decline since being listed as endangered two decades ago is unfolding in plain sight, despite mounting science on how to reverse it.
Preventing extinction requires bold action. Will the Government act before it’s too late?
Help us communicate the urgency of an emergency order to protect Southern Resident killer whales under section 80 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
Highly intelligent, social, and sensitive, with sophisticated communication skills and strong family ties, these whales have an intrinsic right to live their lives.
Southern Resident killer whales need protective orders to facilitate recovery.
Raincoast scientists comment on the opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline.