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Harvesting activities such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering wild plants have been part of Indigenous peoples’ ways of living…
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.
Harvesting activities such as hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering wild plants have been part of Indigenous peoples’ ways of living…
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to expand its shipping terminal in the Fraser River estuary, a project that will…
Salmon are an icon of coastal BC and considered a keystone species, meaning they play a disproportionate role in our…
Later this month, Raincoast, along with partners at Transition Salt Spring, Brinkman Earth Systems, and a number of other independent…
Indigenous knowledge has existed and sustained the ecosystems on the coast of British Columbia for millennia. Drawing upon multiple types…
The Pender Islands Conservancy had their eye on the property that has now been named S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest, for years…
We are excited to announce that together with the Pender Islands Conservancy, we have raised the funds required to purchase…
A new study suggests killing predators like wolves, grizzly bears, and cougars for trophy is a potential threat not only…
Since colonization, BC’s forests have been over-exploited, primarily due to a legacy of old growth liquidation policies. Such policies, established…
In November, when Raincoast teamed up with the Pender Islands Conservancy to purchase 13-acres of Coastal Douglas Fir forest on…
Drawing upon multiple types of knowledge (e.g., Indigenous knowledge, local knowledge, and science-based knowledge) strengthens our understanding of the natural…
New research suggests killing predators like wolves, grizzly bears, and cougars for trophy is a potential threat not only to…
A new paper published by a team of researchers, including Raincoast scientists, and led by Lia Chalifour, finds additional evidence…
My name is Taeven Lopatecki and I feel grateful to know Pender Island, S,DÁYES in the SENĆOŦEN language, as home…
Sidney BC. A new study published recently used salmon ear bones (otoliths) and genetic fingerprinting to confirm the importance of…
It was in late November when we launched our initiative to purchase and permanently protect the S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest. We…
This summer I had the opportunity to work with Raincoast Conservation Foundation in bringing a stewardship program to my home…
This past October 19th, I finally got to go on an Achiever trip, something I had been looking forward to…
As a challenging 2020 comes to an end, it is time to reflect back on the past year and to…
Just a few days away from the holiday break, Raincoast Conservation Foundation is hoping to access the holiday spirit with…
Things slow on the way into winter. This year it certainly feels like you and I have earned some respite….
The Fraser River estuary, which once supported Canada’s largest wild salmon runs, is now home to over half of British…
On December 1st, Raincoast and Pender Islands Conservancy announced a match funding campaign in support of protecting S’DÁYES Flycatcher Forest…
One week into the fundraising campaign for the S,DÁYES Flycatcher Forest initiative, the Pender Islands Conservancy and Raincoast Conservation Foundation…