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.
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.
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. https://doi.org/10.70766/32.7300
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. https://doi.org/10.70766/47.9973
Chemainus 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.
Anderson Creek watershed: Water quality report for the 2023/24 wet season
Carried out in partnership with the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS).
Watershed report: Sqwa:la (Hope Slough): Water quality report for the 2023 wet season
This report highlights results from the first wet (winter) season sampling carried out with the support and participation of the Pelólxw Tribe.
Watershed report: Green/Cheakamus wet season 2023-2024
This report highlights results from the first wet (winter) season sampling carried out with the support and participation of the Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation (WLCF).
Watershed report: Green/Cheakamus dry season 2023
This report highlights results from the first dry (summer) season sampling carried out with the support and participation of the Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation (WLCF).