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  • Two Southern resident killer whales surfacing in the ocean.
    Conservation updates

    Opposed to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion? You’re not alone

    2023 March 92024 July 8

    The list of groups opposed to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion includes several First Nations, a suite of conservation organizations in both Canada and the United States, scientists, Canada’s own federal regulators, local community groups, a church, and a worker’s union.

    Read More Opposed to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion? You’re not aloneContinue

  • Two killer whales swimming next to each other.
    Scientific literature

    Southern Resident killer whales not getting enough to eat since 2018

    2023 February 82024 July 8

    The endangered Southern Resident killer whale population isn’t getting enough to eat, and hasn’t been since 2018, a new study has determined.

    Read More Southern Resident killer whales not getting enough to eat since 2018Continue

  • Bird in the cold all puffed up.
    Conservation updates

    Over $2 million has been raised to protect KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest

    2022 December 192024 October 23

    It has been less than a year since we launched our campaign to permanently protect KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest and together we have already raised over $2 million.

    Read More Over $2 million has been raised to protect KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher ForestContinue

  • Belted Kingfisher on a branch.
    Conservation updates

    All we want for the holidays is a belted kingfisher in a fir tree!

    2022 December 52024 July 8

    As we move into the last thirty days of our collaborative campaign to purchase and protect this 45 acre forest, we are reflecting on all of the reasons why conserving this habitat and others like it is so important.

    Read More All we want for the holidays is a belted kingfisher in a fir tree!Continue

  • Illustrated representation of the vision for the Healthy Waters mobile lab, a van, set near the water with mountains and a city looming in the background, and icons surrounding it.
    Conservation updates

    Help us design, build, and deploy our new mobile lab

    2022 November 162025 July 16

    We’ve been working behind the scenes to design, build, and deploy a mobile, community-oriented lab in support of healthy waters in BC.

    Read More Help us design, build, and deploy our new mobile labContinue

  • Southern Resident
    Investigate and inform

    A bond through salmon, language, and grandmothers

    2022 August 232026 August 13

    Spirits of the Coast brings together the work of marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge keepers, poets, artists and storytellers, united by their enchantment with the orca.

    Read More A bond through salmon, language, and grandmothersContinue

  • Steep rocky cliffs that go straight into the ocean.
    Investigate and inform

    The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about Gabriola Island

    2022 August 152025 December 15

    This installment is the second in a series of several articles seeking to explore the ways ecosystems  differ between the islands within the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) biogeoclimatic zone. Rob Brockley, President of the Gabriola Land and Trails Trust, explains the ways topography, soil conditions, and increasing development pressure have influenced and continue to shape the…

    Read More The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about Gabriola IslandContinue

  • Green frog in moss.
    Investigate and inform

    The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about amphibians

    2022 August 22024 October 23

    In this article, Elke Wind describes the amphibian species common to the Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone; identifies their preferred habitat types; and makes recommendations for strengthening amphibian protection.

    Read More The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about amphibiansContinue

  • Person planting a cottonwood sappling.
    Events

    Project TEACH Solutions Session

    2022 June 102024 July 8

    On June 23rd, the teachings from these sessions will be mobilized at an in-person gathering we are calling the Solutions Session.

    Read More Project TEACH Solutions SessionContinue

  • Salish Sea with islands in the distance
    Raincoast updates

    Today kicks off the Year of the Salish Sea

    2022 June 82026 July 16

    he Year of the Salish Sea initiative will highlight stewards, artists, storytellers, and both in-person and virtual events happening from June 2022-2023 in the Salish Sea ecosystem region.

    Read More Today kicks off the Year of the Salish SeaContinue

  • Hummingbird up close.
    Conservation updates

    Islands Trust Conservancy supports protection of KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest.

    2022 June 32024 July 8

    With just seven days left in our matching campaign, Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) has announced a contribution of $5,000 from their Opportunity Fund to help us reach our final goal.

    Read More Islands Trust Conservancy supports protection of KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest.Continue

  • Three women on the beach with a boat in the background.
    Events

    Expedition with Indigenous women in the Salish Sea – request for applications

    2022 May 262024 July 8

    We are currently accepting applications from Indigenous people (specifically women, two-spirit and femme-identifying) to join us on board Raincoast’s education and research vessel, Achiever for a five-day expedition.

    Read More Expedition with Indigenous women in the Salish Sea – request for applicationsContinue

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