Raincoast’s flagship projects
Through directed conservation efforts on umbrella species, Raincoast strives to protect all species and ecosystem processes existing along the British Columbia coastline.
We use on-the-ground, peer-reviewed science to further these objectives and more accurately understand the complexities of the coastal ecosystem. By furthering our knowledge base we are better equipped to both influence decision makers and inspire the public in an effort to conserve and protect the wild salmon, herring, grizzly bears, wolves, marine mammals, and marine birds, who make this coast their home.
A year in review: What was Achiever up to in 2025?
Watch our research vessel travel around the BC coast using our live tracking map.
Long-term research on long-lived species takes a village
We’re listening to protect killer whales, and we need your help to make our 2026 field season happen.
What does a wolf eat in a year?
What does a wolf eat over the course of a year? How can we find out? Through scat analysis! As we head into 2026, we wanted to share some results from our scat analysis work documenting what recovering wolf populations eat throughout the seasons. While it’s well known that wolves have a strong appetite for…
Uncovering the causes of degraded fish and whale habitat
These are not just stories about chemistry, numbers, and water quality. These are stories about watersheds, fish habitat, and the well-being of communities.
Communities for Coastal Douglas-fir habitats
Restoring and stewarding the coastal forest ecosystems we call home.
Educating on land and at sea
Engaging youth through land- and sea-based exploration, learning and conservation.
Climate resilience for salmon habitat
Drones, snorkel surveys, and how the drivers of severe wildfire affect watershed security and salmon habitat in BC.