Canada has a chance to lead on the world stage with an improved Nature Accountability Act
Bill C-73 is a much-needed piece of legislation that would give the National Biodiversity Strategy legal teeth, and make it enforceable by the courts.
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New study reveals complex relationships among grizzly bear activity, ecotourism, and salmon availability
The research found that bears can avoid ecotourists and take multiple weeks after encounters to return to their baseline activity levels. This new information can help fine-tune bear management and sustainable business practices.
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Meet Marlie Temple, Raincoast’s new interim Development Coordinator
Marlie has joined the Raincoast team to assist with Development.
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Take action to request an emergency order for Southern Resident killer whales
With intensifying threats, emergency protections for endangered killer whales are necessary.
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Canada releases the 2030 National Biodiversity Strategy and Nature Accountability Bill –a positive step, but one that falls short
The final 2030 National Biodiversity Strategy addresses biodiversity-harming subsidies and promises an adaptive management approach, but lacks a clear plan on how it will be implemented.
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New study identifies the cost of restoring the Sumas Xhotsa (Lake) as a tool for reconciliation, climate adaptation, and ecosystem restoration
The research weaves together Indigenous laws with an economic analysis to determine the cost of implementing ‘managed retreat’ as a nature-based solution to flood risk in the Lower Fraser region.
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Reflecting on our eighth year of Salish Sea Emerging Stewards programming
Our goal is to inspire and train the next generation of conservation stewards through land-based, at-sea, and online programming.
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Monitoring salmon in our latest breach in the North Arm Jetty
Master’s research is looking into different life histories of sockeye salmon to better understand the impact of Raincoast’s breaches project.
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Federal promises made for endangered whales during TMX approval are unfulfilled
Southern Resident killer whales need protective orders to facilitate recovery.
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Summary of key facts about southeast Alaska interception fisheries
Last week, Ocean Wise made the decision to remove its recommendation to list salmon from southeast Alaska as sustainable. This removal will be in place until the sustainability of these fisheries is no longer in question.
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Wildfire, watersheds, and landscape change
Exploring the co-benefits of collaborative, landscape-scale approaches to managing fire in coastal forests of southern BC.
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Using drones to study killer whale health
Every summer our Cetacean Scientists use innovative drone technology to study whales.
