Conservationists warn of catastrophe for herring
By Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist
November 30, 2011
A 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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Winter herring quota could be ‘catastrophic’
Island Tides
November 17-30, 2011In early November, the Raincoast Conservation Foundation wrote to Minister of Fisheries Keith Ashfield, expressing doubt that the resident herring populations were taken into account in the quota decision…
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Patagonia features threats to Canada’s Pacific coast
Patagonia clothing company’s 2011 Fall/Winter Surf catalog features Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest and the threats to this magnificent coastal archipelago from oil tankers…
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Ambassadors for Marine Mammals
My two passions have united in a spectacular way. I have dedicated my scientific career (and life) to studying and protecting the Great Bear Rainforest. I have also dedicated a good part of my life to surfing…
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Salmon Inquiry shows need for government overhaul
Media Release
Conservation groups say focus must be salmon, not industry
The federal government must re-prioritize science and conserving salmon rather than surrendering to short-term industry interests, according to recommendations made by conservation groups to a national inquiry into the decline of Fraser sockeye…
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Our Salmon Runners are hitting the streets
This Thanksgiving weekend, Raincoast’s team of Salmon Runners will be hitting the streets of Victoria in the 32nd Annual Goodlife Fitness Marathon to raise funds for our wild salmon work…
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Report shows Fraser River sockeye salmon stocks in poor health
Fraser sockeye populations are in more trouble than previously thought say 4 BC conservation groups. Of the 32 distinct sockeye populations, eight are extinct or nearly extinct and another 7 are at risk of extinction.
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The CV for the SV Achiever
Seaside Times October 2011
Achiever is our coast guard certified steel sloop who safely carries us through wind and waves from anchor to anchor… -
The Yearly Run
Fall is here and the Victoria Marathon is fast approaching. The training program I downloaded from the marathon’s website began in June….
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Wolves, caribou, tar sands and Canada’s oily ethics
Canada’s proposed strategy to recover dwindling populations of boreal forest caribou in northern Alberta’s tar sands favours the destruction of wolves over any consequential protection, enhancement, or expansion of caribou habitat.
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Caribou recovery plan near oilsands may target wolves
Thousands of wolves stand to be killed in Alberta as part of the federal government’s new plan to sustain caribou in the oilsands area
