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SUMMARY:Shared Waters Shared Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening exploring the urgent effort to protect the intertwined futures of Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon\, followed by a Q&A with whale biologist Janine McNeilly and salmon biologist Misty MacDuffee from the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \n\n\n\nShared Water Shared Crisis June 5Download
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/shared-waters-shared-crisis-106277/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Deadline to take action to call on the federal government to make good on its promise to protect the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
DESCRIPTION:Since 2019\, the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) has been the catalyst for 170 projects to safeguard and recover Pacific salmon in coastal BC. Several projects funded by BC SRIF have been recognized by UNESCO as major contributors to the UN Ocean Decade\, highlighting their importance to global marine health. The fund has supported over 3\,500 jobs across urban and rural BC\, and provided training for 2\,700 people.  \n\n\n\nIt’s set to expire at the end of March. However\, Prime Minister Mark Carney committed to renewing and increasing funding for it in his 2025 election platform. \n\n\n\nIts expiration would impact ongoing work across BC to restore salmon habitat and stall innovative research into how we can modernize our approach to monitoring salmon populations.  \n\n\n\nLearn more and take action
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/deadline-federal-government-bcsrif-104715/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Bid and win in our silent auction until November 20
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards auction is live. From now until November 20\, you can shop from your favourite brands and artists. You don’t need to be attending the award ceremony to bid on and win one of these west coast treasures.  \n\n\n\nFrom outdoor gear to unforgettable experiences\, this year’s auction offers items donated to Raincoast from businesses committed to furthering ocean science and coastal conservation. \n\n\n\n100% of auction proceeds drive our mission to safeguard the lands\, waters\, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. \n\n\n\nMake a bid\n\nLearn more
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/bid-win-silent-auction-until-november-20/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Deadline to sign our petition to tell the federal government to enact a mandatory 1\,000 meter buffer for SRKW
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Mark Williams / Marine Conservation Photography. \n\n\n\nRecently\, Washington State (U.S.)\, passed legislation (Senate Bill 5371) that establishes a mandatory 1\,000-yard buffer for recreational and commercial whale watching vessels around Southern Resident killer whales. The law comes into effect in January\, 2025\, and will reduce the effects of vessel noise and disturbance on these whales.  \n\n\n\nIt  makes sense for Canada to equally legislate a 1\,000 meter vessel buffer for recreational and commercial whale-watching vessels to match the protections provided by Washington State. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nLearn more\n\nSign now
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/sign-our-petition-91539/
LOCATION:House of Commons Petitions\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Closing of job posting: Species Monitoring and Outreach Technician
DESCRIPTION:Raincoast Conservation Foundation is looking to hire a Species Monitoring and Outreach Intern for a 16-week term with possibility of extension. This partially remote\, partially field-based position will include assisting with vegetation surveys and other baseline monitoring which will inform the development of long-term management and restoration plans for two conservation properties located on North Pender Island\, British Columbia. The position will also include data entry and management\, some outreach and event coordination work\, and maintaining important partnerships. \nBecause Raincoast is a completely remote organization\, the desk-based portion of the position will require that the successful candidate has access to their own computer\, a reliable internet connection\, and an adequate place to work when not in the field. The field-based portion will take place on North Pender Island and the Saanich Peninsula. As such\, applicants must be located in an area that makes travel to these locations feasible. \nLearn more about this job posting.
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/closing-job-posting-species-monitoring-and-outreach-technician-91334/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Underwater Noise Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Sunshine Coast community! We are excited to invite you to the Sunshine Coast: Quiet Vessel Initiative Learning Session. \nThe full day\, hands-on workshop is dedicated to fostering knowledge and dialogue around the important issue of underwater noise\, its impacts to marine species and mitigation measures. The learning opportunity is supported through Transport Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative and presented in co-operation with the Loon Foundation and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \nThe Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the Loon Foundation are hosting the event and covering the costs for participants to attend a full day workshop (2 date options). The day includes refreshments\, breakfast\, and a light lunch. \nWe are working with Jonathan and his team at SLR Consulting who have combined over 30 years of experience working in underwater acoustics. During this learning session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nUnderstand underwater radiated noise\nInterpret metrics used in the measurement of underwater noise\nUnderstand the impact of underwater noise to marine species\nIdentify technology and methods for mitigation of underwater noise\nGain hands on experience deploying and using a hydrophone\n\nWe have 20 spaces available for each date option to join in person. Hands-on hydrophone testing will take place at one of the local marinas. We encourage you to register soon\, as in person spaces are limited. To register\, email: maureen [at] raincoast [dot] org. \nQuiet Vessel Initiative Learning Session (PDF)
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/underwater-noise-workshop-2-91217/
LOCATION:Sarah Wray Hall\, 4334 Irvines Landing Rd\, Garden Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Underwater Noise Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Greetings Sunshine Coast community! We are excited to invite you to the Sunshine Coast: Quiet Vessel Initiative Learning Session. \nThe full day\, hands-on workshop is dedicated to fostering knowledge and dialogue around the important issue of underwater noise\, its impacts to marine species and mitigation measures. The learning opportunity is supported through Transport Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative and presented in co-operation with the Loon Foundation and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation. \nThe Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the Loon Foundation are hosting the event and covering the costs for participants to attend a full day workshop (2 date options). The day includes refreshments\, breakfast\, and a light lunch. \nWe are working with Jonathan and his team at SLR Consulting who have combined over 30 years of experience working in underwater acoustics. During this learning session\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nUnderstand underwater radiated noise\nInterpret metrics used in the measurement of underwater noise\nUnderstand the impact of underwater noise to marine species\nIdentify technology and methods for mitigation of underwater noise\nGain hands on experience deploying and using a hydrophone\n\nWe have 20 spaces available for each date option to join in person. Hands-on hydrophone testing will take place at one of the local marinas. We encourage you to register soon\, as in person spaces are limited. To register\, email: maureen [at] raincoast [dot] org \nQuiet Vessel Initiative Learning Session (PDF)
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/underwater-noise-workshop-1-91197/
LOCATION:Chapman Creek Hatchery\, 4381 Parkway Dr\, Sechelt\, BC\, V7Z 0G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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SUMMARY:Deadline for input on recovery of Southern Resident killer whale potential management measures for 2024-25
DESCRIPTION:Southern Resident killer whales are identified as Endangered under the Species at Risk Act. As of December 2023\, only 75 individuals remain\, and supporting their recovery is a key priority. You can help by providing input. Policy and practice guidance from Raincoast is forthcoming.  \n\n\n\nMore information\n\nSurvey
URL:https://www.raincoast.org/event/input-on-recovery-of-southern-resident-killer-whale-potential-management-measures-for-2024-25-closes/
CATEGORIES:Raincoast events
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