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 humpback whale is seen in the distance from a sailboat

Sailing and learning in the Salish Sea

The Special Bird Service recently joined the Salish Sea Emerging Stewards program aboard Achiever.

A single autumn leaf dangles from a tree over the Cowichan River.

Cowichan River watershed: Water quality report for the 2023/24 wet season

A total of 12 water samples were collected from field locations within the Cowichan River watersheds on December 12, 2023 by the Raincoast Healthy Waters team alongside representatives of Cowichan Tribes. An additional 10 samples of tap water were obtained from homes and businesses in the surrounding community on the same day.

Hexagons filled with whales and other illustrated marine animals as well as maps and machinery lay on top of a beautiful Rocky Mountain lake scene.

New report tackles microfibre pollution crisis, outlines solutions

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 – Microfibres are a major part of the global plastic pollution challenge. These tiny particles from clothing can be found everywhere in the Canadian environment, and increasingly threaten the health of fish, wildlife, and people. Ocean Diagnostics and Raincoast Conservation Foundation have released a report on the state of microfibre pollution in Canada that…