Backgrounders
Materials to provide context, establish facts, and aid understanding.
Clues to help you tell Southern Resident and Bigg’s (transient) killer whales apart
Raincoast CSI: Cetacean Species Identification.
Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections for endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The following is the formal submission by Raincoast. Letter: March 19, 2026 To: Marine Mammal Regulations inbox dfo [dot] ncrfmmmrconsultation-consultationrmmgprcn [dot] mpo [at] dfo-mpo [dot] gc [dot] ca. Heather…
Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
What does a wolf’s development look like?
Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
Letter to Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries.
The Islands Trust Policy Statement, and how it’s veering off-course
A lot can happen in seven years.
How to measure a tree
Measuring height, diameter, and crown spread of a big tree can present many challenges. Here’s a few tips and tricks to help you out.
Wolf home range and travel distances
Range size varies widely depending on factors like prey density, pack size, and terrain.
Canada’s Policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon
A framework for safeguarding salmon diversity and resilience.
A killer future
By restoring Chinook salmon, reducing underwater noise, and stopping pollution there is still time to protect these iconic animals for generations to come.