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    Conservation updates

    2021: Our impact so far

    2021 June 302024 July 8

    We are already halfway through the year, and I wanted to share with you some of Raincoast’s achievements thus far. This progress relies on donors like you and the entire team at Raincoast sincerely appreciates your support. Here’s a snapshot of Raincoast’s efforts over the past six months.

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  • Southern Resident killer whale at the surface of the water at sunset.
    Raincoast updates

    Southern Resident killer whales need your voice

    2021 April 152024 October 23

    With the Canadian federal government set to decide on recovery measures for 2021, we have made it easy for you to send a letter to three federal ministers encouraging them to implement the strongest possible recovery measures to ensure the survival of Southern Resident killer whales.

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    Tracking Raincoast

    Tracking Raincoast into the Salish Sea

    2016 December 312024 July 8

    Several years ago, we made the decision to expand our work across the BC coast with a new focus on the Salish Sea…

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  • A killer whale exhaling in the morning light
    Raincoast updates

    It’s Oil or Orcas

    2016 December 122024 July 8

    by Judith Lavoie, The Tyee
    Southern Resident killer whales threatened by increased tanker traffic, experts say…

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    Chinook salmon and its importance to Southern Resident killer whales

    2016 September 242024 July 8

    Raincoast’s Misty MacDuffee speaks with Roundhouse Radio about the importance of Chinook (Spring) salmon to the survival of Southern Resident killer whales.

    Read More Chinook salmon and its importance to Southern Resident killer whalesContinue

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    Immediate action essential for Southern Resident killer whales

    2016 July 212024 July 8

    Raincoast releases video to encourage public comments on the killer whale action plan.
    Public comment period ends August 14th.

    Read More Immediate action essential for Southern Resident killer whalesContinue

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