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  • The Raincoast Fraser River Estuary team stands out in the water during low tide, measuring salmon flow.
    Tracking Raincoast

    Fraser Estuary research and restoration

    2025 January 42025 January 4

    Raincoast is undertaking a multi-year initiative that began in 2016 to conduct research and restore habitat in the Fraser River Estuary.

    Read More Fraser Estuary research and restorationContinue

  • A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards
    Raincoast updates

    A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards

    2024 November 142024 November 14

    Filled with warmth, camaraderie, and engaging conversations, the Ocean Awards was an inspiring celebration of science excellence and conservation achievement.

    Read More A memorable evening at the 2024 Raincoast Ocean Science AwardsContinue

  • A researcher holds up a salmon measuring device with a tiny salmon in it, with the Fraser Estuary in the background.
    Scientific literature

    Salmon DNA enables new understanding of how young Chinook salmon use the Fraser River Estuary

    2024 September 102025 March 2

    Raincoast’s five year collection of genetic samples illuminates patterns of migration and reliance on estuary habitats.

    Read More Salmon DNA enables new understanding of how young Chinook salmon use the Fraser River EstuaryContinue

  • Breach that Raincoast made in the North Arm Jetty that is being monitored by multiple people with a large net.
    Investigate and inform

    Nature-based Solutions: How restoring habitat protects people and wildlife

    2024 May 92025 December 15

    Climate change costs in BC are running in the billions of dollars per year; there are many benefits to Nature-based Solutions.

    Read More Nature-based Solutions: How restoring habitat protects people and wildlifeContinue

  • Riley Finn standing on a boardwalk in a forest looking out at a bog.
    Notes from the field

    Revealing the true extent of lost salmon habitat in the Lower Fraser River

    2021 August 112025 December 15

    Most of this seasonally available habitat is no longer accessible.

    Read More Revealing the true extent of lost salmon habitat in the Lower Fraser RiverContinue

  • Ilona Mihalik stands in front of an epic Grizzly bear photo as part of the One Shot for Coastal Carnivores exhibit.
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    Friday is the last day to make a bid in our online auction

    2018 December 112024 July 8

    You can still support the campaign and keep a memento through the purchase of a limited edition print and you have until Friday at 6pm to make your bid…

    Read More Friday is the last day to make a bid in our online auctionContinue

  • The warm interior lights and beautiful images of the Karen Cooper Gallery show through the evening darkness on Granville Island.
    Events

    Join us at the Karen Cooper Gallery on Granville Island

    2018 October 152024 July 8

    On the 23rd of October we launch the One Shot for Coastal Carnivores exhibit in Vancouver. Contributing photographer Karen Cooper will be hosting us at her gallery on Granville Island. The video below gives you a sense of both Karen’s work and the first space in which you’ll be able to view conservation photography from…

    Read More Join us at the Karen Cooper Gallery on Granville IslandContinue

  • A wolf walks across the eel grass in the intertidal zone.
    Events

    Unique wildlife photography collection coming this fall

    2018 October 42024 October 8

    From Victoria to Whistler we have set-up a range of viewings, sponsorship opportunities and public events. We have contributions from a fantastic range of photographers, some of whom have spent their entire lives on the coast of British Columbia, dedicated to telling its stories…

    Read More Unique wildlife photography collection coming this fallContinue

  • A bear stands ready: poster for a Safeguard Coastal Carnivores event in Vancouver
    Events

    Safeguard Coastal Carnivores with Patagonia Vancouver, August 9

    2018 August 62024 July 8

    The Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Coastal First Nations are working together to help end the trophy hunting of all large carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest. We have already acquired the trophy hunting rights in approximately 30,000 square kilometres of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, permanently ending commercial trophy hunting of grizzlies, black bears (some of…

    Read More Safeguard Coastal Carnivores with Patagonia Vancouver, August 9Continue

  • A Raincoast scientist walks through the tall grass to get to the shores of the Lower Fraser for salmon testing.
    Events

    Celebrating wild salmon conservation with Michael Snyder, April Bencze and guests

    2017 September 82024 July 8

    Join us September 13th at Patagonia Vancouver for food, music, photography and stories that celebrate the foundation of the coast. Music by Rick Buckman Coe. Stories by April Bencze. Photos and more by Michael Snyder ….

    Read More Celebrating wild salmon conservation with Michael Snyder, April Bencze and guestsContinue

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