The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: Coexisting with carnivores
Dr. Justin Suraci shares his experiences studying predator-prey relationships in the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) ecosystems of the Gulf Islands.
Raincoast toques and hats are now available!
We are so happy to have our Raincoast hats back in stock. Supply chain issues meant that these hats took much longer to make than we expected, but we were willing to wait because we know these hats are so worth it! Our team wears them in the sun, rain, and snow, which is how…
A former lake re-emerges: A backgrounder
The catastrophic floods of late 2021 in southern British Columbia (Canada) and neighbouring Washington State (USA) destroyed homes, farms, and businesses, with excess water spilling debris, animal carcasses, and diesel fuel into historically productive fish habitat.
Help us design, build, and deploy our new mobile lab
We’ve been working behind the scenes to design, build, and deploy a mobile, community-oriented lab in support of healthy waters in BC.
The story behind our campaign to protect KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest
With an approved development plan in place, a road already built, and 15 wells drilled, the “Harbour Hill Subdivision” would have soon claimed this piece of maturing coastal forest and wetland that had so far managed to escape development.
One with the fish: a day conducting salmon research with our Summer Stewardship Program
“Who’s ready to rumble?” yells Captain Sean, his jolly head poking out the port-side window of the BellaRose. I extend my hand to each of my six youth participants as they climb aboard the vessel. A warm salty breeze washes over me as we embark together on today’s project. This will be a good day….
A chance to double your donation to KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest!
We are thrilled to announce a donation matching campaign to support the purchase and permanent protection of KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest.
Celebrating the success of the first annual EcoFair
EcoFair provided opportunities for land based education.
Vote to help Raincoast win a Land Rover to launch our mobile lab, Tracker
Raincoast has been selected as a finalist to win a Land Rover Defender 130.
Entering the homestretch of the KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest fundraising campaign
Over the past ten months, Raincoast and the Pender Islands Conservancy have raised $1,445,656.46 to protect this special place and secure, in perpetuity, an old growth forest.
Trees to Seas EcoExpo and Conservation Conversations
Unlike industry-led expos, which generally feature products and business pitches, EcoExpo will be a chance to interact with conservation leaders from across the Salish Sea Region.
Restoration with PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ at EcoFair
PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ or “The Blossoming Place” is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides participatory education opportunities about traditional and healthy food systems to contribute to the restoration and revitalization of native ecosystems in W̱SÁNEĆ homelands.