Reports and books

As a natural extension of our primary scientific literature, Raincoast also compiles popular reports designed to inform the public, stakeholders, and decision makers on conservation issues relevant to coastal British Columbia.

Report cover for the Louis Creek watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season.

Louis Creek watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

A total of 9 water samples were collected from field locations within the Louis Creek watershed (Table 1) on August 15, 2024 by the Raincoast Healthy Waters team alongside representatives of the Simpcw First Nation. These 9 samples were used to create 3 composite samples for source, stream and river and road runoff samples.
q̓ʷətəms t̓ɩšosəm (Sliammon River) watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

q̓ʷətəms t̓ɩšosəm (Sliammon River) watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

A total of 9 water samples were collected from field locations within the Louis Creek watershed (Table 1) on August 15, 2024 by the Raincoast Healthy Waters team alongside representatives of the Simpcw First Nation. These 9 samples were used to create 3 composite samples for source, stream and river and road runoff samples.
Anderson Creek Watershed Water Quality report for the 2024 Dry Season.

Anderson Creek watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

A total of 12 water samples were collected from field locations within the Anderson Creek watershed on September 20, 2024.
A fast flowing river with white rapids flows between lines of tall dense trees.

Green/Cheakamus watersheds: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

A total of 16 water samples were collected from field locations within the Green/Cheakamus watersheds on August 20, 2024 by the Raincoast Healthy Waters team alongside representatives of the Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation.
A water quality sampling site on the Chemainus River during the 2024 dry season sampling.

Chemainus River watershed: Water quality report for the 2024 dry season

A total of 12 water samples were collected from field locations within the Chemainus watershed on August 8, 2024.
Aerial view of Northern Resident killer whales swimming in a tight family formation.

The relationship between body condition, fecundity, and mortality in Northern Resident killer whales

Results of Bayesian logistic regression examining how eye patch ratio impacts the annual probability of a female giving birth.
Three Southern Resident killer whales surface together gliding quickly through the blue water.

Strengthening recovery actions for Southern Resident killer whales

The recommendations in this report were developed by a panel of killer whale, salmon, and conservation scientists.
nłeʔképmx (NLX) Guardian Bret Spahan measuring water velocity at a site in the Upper Coldwater River.

Environmental flow needs assessment for salmonids in the Coldwater River

This work was conducted on nłeʔképmx and Syilx territory. We acknowledge the continued stewardship of the lands and waters by the Indigenous peoples of the Nicola Valley and thank them for the privilege to conduct research in their territory.
An illustrated map of Grafton Lake on Bowen Island, situated in proximity to the mainland.

Report: A water quality snapshot of Grafton Lake, Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island)

Grafton Lake is an important source of drinking water for Bowen island, as well as habitat for coho salmon and cutthroat trout. A combination of human waste and atmospheric deposition of pollutants into a relatively shallow lake appear to be driving water quality profiles in Grafton Lake.
A photo of trees reflected in calm water with a party cloudy sky in the background.

Tod Creek watershed: Water quality report for the 2023/24 wet season

In partnership with Capital Regional District (CRD) Staff, Tsartlip First Nation, W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council (WLC) and with support from Friends of Tod Creek.
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 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.
An epic blue, glacier fed lake is nestled in the Rocky Mountains with pink clouds during a stunning sunset.

Report: Tackling microfibre pollution through science, policy, and innovation

This report provides support for decision-making on microfibres, by summarizing important elements of the topic from the scientific literature, stakeholder consultations, and cross-sector activities.