Wolf Stories: Animal welfare and the evolution of animal ethics
In this article, we’ve interviewed David Fraser (C.M., Ph.D.), a Professor Emeritus in the Animal Welfare Program at the University…
We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach ‘informed advocacy’ and it is unique amongst conservation efforts. We investigate to understand coastal species and processes. We inform by bringing science to decision makers and communities. We inspire action to protect wildlife and their wilderness habitats.
In this article, we’ve interviewed David Fraser (C.M., Ph.D.), a Professor Emeritus in the Animal Welfare Program at the University…
VANCOUVER/UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES — Ecojustice, on behalf of Raincoast Conservation Foundation, Watershed Watch Salmon…
Raincoast, along with our colleagues at the David Suzuki Foundation, Georgia Strait Alliance, WWF-Canada, and the Natural Resources Defense Council,…
Wolf control, often presented as a ‘solution’ to stabilize caribou populations, ultimately allows continued approval by governments of resource exploitation,…
Have you ever found yourself riveted to a book or show where all the pieces of a crime are being…
Many species of birds and mammals exhibit intraspecific acoustic geographic variation in their vocalizations. This occurs when populations are separated…
Raincoast Conservation Foundation’s Whale Sanctuary Livestream is now streaming the underwater soundscape from a hydrophone, and video from a camera…
Amy has joined Raincoast’s Cetacean Conservation Research team as a research scientist. She holds a BSc from the University of…
Raincoast Conservation Foundation is seeking Conservation Technicians to assist with fieldwork for our Wild Salmon Program. Technicians will play a…
Together, members of the Raincoast team have authored hundreds of peer reviewed papers. This year, we published four reports and…
It was a great leap of faith when we started fundraising for $1.92 million two years ago. We accepted the…
Sidney, BC – After two years of fundraising, Raincoast Conservation Foundation has secured the funds to purchase the Southern Great…
As scientists, the questions we ask are designed to improve our efforts to ensure good living conditions for these mammals…
Our Healthy Waters Program is transitioning from an idea into an exciting community-oriented water pollution monitoring initiative. We have been…
1989: Achiever was built in New Zealand and worked in the Arctic supporting wildlife conservation. 2003: Raincoast purchases Achiever and…
Achiever is Raincoast’s magic carpet to remote working environments. While it ensures our safe and comfortable passage, Achiever needs ongoing…
The Salish Sea Emerging Stewards Program is an innovative science and leadership initiative delivering hands-on environmental education to Indigenous and…
In 2023, Raincoast continued to restore connectivity in the Fraser River Estuary by placing our second breach into the jetty…
By working towards ecosystem-based management goals for wild salmon, we ensure that all who depend on healthy wild salmon populations–local…
After two successful forest acquisition campaigns in two years, Raincoast became a land trust in 2023. We currently co-own and…
Where will the conservation scientists, managers, and informed advocates of tomorrow come from? That’s a question we’ve been considering since…
Since 2022, we have been documenting the recolonization and recovery of wolves in a tributary of the Fraser River. Our…
Adam has joined our Cetacean Conservation Program to head up Raincoast’s new Conservation Genetics Lab. The lab is equipped with…
From their position at the apex of the natural world, large carnivores, such as wolves, bears, and cougars, play important…