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.
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).
Exploring modes of funding and governance for the Lower Fraser River
Global case studies for the development of a comprehensive, place-based conservation strategy in the Lower Fraser.
Nature-based Solutions for addressing climate risks and fostering biodiversity in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia
Climate change and habitat loss are two intersecting issues facing communities and ecosystems in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
Drought resilience for Nicola River salmon
Eight policy solutions to benefit wild salmon in an age of water scarcity.
Report: Pilot water quality report for streams discharging into W̱E¸NÁ¸NEĆ/Hwune’nuts (Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia)
The planned restoration of the Sea Gardens in W̱E¸NÁ¸NEĆ/Hwune’nuts (Fulford Harbour) on Salt Spring Island (British Columbia, Canada) by the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations and Hul’q’umi’num speaking Nations highlights the need for water quality analyses that identify contaminants of concern from adjacent watersheds.
Report: Fire risk reduction in the CDF
This report is a synthesis of the expertise shared by the community of practice, who under the leadership of Transition Salt Spring, have assembled around the issue of fire risk in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) biogeoclimatic zone.