A gift of abundance for Southern Resident killer whales
As 2017 draws to a close, all of us at Raincoast are buoyed by the news that grizzly hunting across the entirety of British Columbia will finally end. Thank you for supporting our 20+ years…
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Alaskans close fisheries to protect BC Chinook salmon, while Canada fishes on
There are just as many warning signs that Chinook (spring) salmon in British Columbia are also returning in poor numbers. So why does Canada take a much greater risk with its salmon fisheries than Alaska? Fisheries on the Nass, Skeena and Fraser Rivers…
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Misty MacDuffee explains why Southern Resident killer whales are threatened by industrialization of the Salish Sea
Misty MacDuffee joined Adam Stirling on CFAX 1070 to discuss the plight of the Southern Resident killer whales. Adam Stirling raises questions regarding the growing threat of oil tankers and shipping traffic…
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A fyke net, Steve, killer whales and the Bella Rose
It takes this and more as we begin our second season of juvenile salmon research on the Fraser Estuary…
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Immediate action essential for Southern Resident killer whales
Raincoast releases video to encourage public comments on the killer whale action plan.
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We can make a difference for killer whales
With your support, we can continue to do our utmost to protect Southern Resident killer whales, including going to court to stop Kinder Morgan’s pipeline and oil tanker project.
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Conservation concerns for DFO’s 2016 salmon fishing plan
BC wild salmon conservation groups submit concerns to DFO for 2016 fishing plan.
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Federal MP calls for action plan to protect killer whales
By Sarah Petrescu,Times Colonist
Raincoast backs the motion by federal MP Randall Garrison to initiate an action plan for BC’s endangered southern resident killer whales… -
Conservationists warn of catastrophe for herring
By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist
November 30, 2011A change in the Strait of Georgia herring fishery could be catastrophic for resident herring populations, conservationists say…
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Seeing red over British Columbia’s herring fishery
Other than salmon, few species in BC hold the ecological, cultural and economic importance of Pacific herring. A decision by Fisheries and Oceans Canada puts them at risk.
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B.C.’s killer whales, at-risk species score victory in landmark court case
By Suzanne Fournier, The Province
December 8, 2010A conservation coalition made up of nine groups, Ecojustice argued – and won – in court that the federal Fisheries and Oceans has failed to adequately protect killer whales…
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Feds failing to protect killer whale habitat, court rules
By Jeff Nagel – BC Local News
Published: December 07, 2010Conservation groups say they’ve won a major court decision that will force the federal government to do more to protect critical habitat for B.C.’s resident killer whales…
