Reports and articles we published in 2023
2023 was a busy year for our scientists. Here is a list of what we published this year.
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Preliminary study of water quality in streams discharging into Fulford Harbour raise questions about land-based pollution
The key to restoring and protecting aquatic environments for people and wildlife is a high quality monitoring program upon which communities and managers may act.
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Marine mammals in a changing Arctic Ocean
The paper highlights the importance of bridging different ways of knowing, emphasizing that Indigenous Knowledge encompasses more than ‘data,’ and includes holistic expertise on culture, society, language, ethics, relationships, practices, and more.
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Science and ethics of wolf conservation
Following our wildlife welfare ethic, 2023 will see us continuing our application and advancement of non-invasive approaches for monitoring wolves.
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Research, policy, and governance for Fraser River salmon
Our work will inform ecosystem requirements for a sustainable, terminal salmon fishery that is Indigenous-led and ecosystem-based.
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We are working towards ending commercial trophy hunting in the Southern Great Bear Rainforest tenure
We are raising funds to purchase one of our biggest tenures yet, the 18,239 km2 Southern Great Bear Rainforest tenure, and have until December 2023 to raise $1.92 million.
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Protecting threatened forest ecosystems in BC
We are increasing our efforts to heal CDF forests through land-based restoration, community engagement, education, and research, all rooted in our commitment to safeguard forests for the future.
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Working toward healthy waters for people, salmon, and whales
We will be applying our community-based water pollution monitoring plan to select watersheds across southern BC in 2023.
