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DFO response misleads public: bows to corporations
The three conservation groups that publicly revealed the blatant waste of valuable salmon expected some “push back” from DFO but did not expect them to purposefully mislead the public…
New evidence shows thousands of unwanted salmon are needlessly killed when no one is watching the fishermen: Groups want oversight
Video evidence released today shows that tens of thousands of wild salmon are being needlessly killed because the federal government is refusing to adequately monitor fisheries…
Raincoast secures ‘Spirit Bear’ trophy hunting territory
On the heels of coastal First Nations’ declaration opposing the grizzly and black bear hunts, Raincoast has purchased the commercial hunting rights to a large portion of the Great Bear Rainforest
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…