The need for renewed federal commitment to The Wild Salmon Policy
New paper evaluates both the enduring relevance of the Wild Salmon Policy and the persistent gaps that have limited its efficacy.
New research: Determining the sex of whales via environmental DNA samples
Application of environmental DNA beyond species detection for cetaceans.
New study reveals pathways to transform conflict over contentious salmon and killer whale management in B.C.
Although differences in some beliefs and management priorities were stark, the research revealed that many individuals held both angler and conservationist identities, and shared similar beliefs regarding the importance of SRKWs and Chinook salmon.
A watershed based approach to assessing water quality in Cheakamus/Green River watersheds
Read our reports from working with Whistler Lakes Conservation Foundation in the Alpha, Nita, Alta, Lost, and Green lakes.
New research highlights important routes to spawning salmon for coastal bears
Hey Siri – what’s the best route to a seafood joint?
Too loud to talk? Belugas tune in to ultrasonic channels
New research shows that beluga whales may exploit ultrasonic signals to maintain communication in noisy environments.
DNA from dives: Species detection of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) from flukeprint eDNA
New study uses non-invasive water sampling to detect presence of humpback whales.
Ecotourism did not predispose grizzly bears to subsequent conflict
Grizzly bears detected at ecotourism sites are less likely than predicted by chance to encounter conflict.
Salmon DNA enables new understanding of how young Chinook salmon use the Fraser River Estuary
Raincoast’s five year collection of genetic samples illuminates patterns of migration and reliance on estuary habitats.
New research shows the impact log booms have on salmon habitats in the Fraser Estuary
The study found that log booms impact physical habitat, water quality, and invertebrates in the lower Fraser River and Estuary.
New study reveals complex relationships among grizzly bear activity, ecotourism, and salmon availability
The research found that bears can avoid ecotourists and take multiple weeks after encounters to return to their baseline activity levels. This new information can help fine-tune bear management and sustainable business practices.
New study identifies the cost of restoring the Sumas Xhotsa (Lake) as a tool for reconciliation, climate adaptation, and ecosystem restoration
The research weaves together Indigenous laws with an economic analysis to determine the cost of implementing ‘managed retreat’ as a nature-based solution to flood risk in the Lower Fraser region.
