The Pacific herring spawn aboard Achiever
The annual herring spawn is a magical time of year on the British Columbia coast, with millions upon millions of…
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Monitoring on the edge: tracking Southern Residents from a Pender Island bluff
This is our third year monitoring the Pender Vessel Restricted Zone (VRZ), a protected area designed to reduce disturbance to…
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A noisier Salish Sea: New research and a public education hub document the acoustic crisis facing Southern Resident killer whales
Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs) live in one of the noisiest stretches of ocean on the Pacific coast. Boundary Pass…
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When will Ottawa act to remove salmon-killing chemical from vehicle tires?
Every fall in British Columbia, thousands of coho salmon make their way home from the ocean to spawn in our…
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Many hands make light work
Ecological restoration is no small feat. Often overlooked is the sheer volume of human hours it takes to achieve long-term…
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Clues to help you tell Southern Resident and Bigg’s (transient) killer whales apart
The summer boating season is right around the corner! Whether you’re heading out for a day on the water with…
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Empowering youth in environmental action
While our planet continues to face pressing environmental issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, and biodiversity loss, youth are…
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This isn’t a conference, it’s The Confluence
Are you involved in the environmental sector? How many colleagues do you know purely by their email sign-off, or a…
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New research aims to bring underwater noise’s true impact on killer whales into focus
Our cetacean scientists are preparing for an ambitious 2026 field season aboard Raincoast’s Sailing Vessel Achiever. Raincoast Conservation Foundation has…
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No trust in the Trust
The Islands Trust recently invited public input to help update its Trust Policy Statement, a document that guides how land…
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BC bookstores come together to support conservation education for youth
There’s nothing like a good book, right? As we have been spending more time learning on the land with youth,…
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The story of Coastal Douglas-fir forests: All about Mayne Island
The Coastal Douglas-fir biogeoclimatic zone (“CDF zone”) is the most biologically diverse in British Columbia. Though the CDF zone is…
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Junior researchers in the temperate rainforest
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a forest conservation scientist? For a small group of keen youth…
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Worksheet: Junior researchers in the forest
This worksheet (ages 8+) is designed to help youth tap into their curiosity about forests and guide their exploration. Specifically,…
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Mapping thermal refuges: Identifying critical cooling centres for salmon in the Coldwater River
As climate change drives river temperatures to record highs across Western North America, the ability of salmon to survive depends…
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After dark with the Southern Residents
Raincoast’s hydrophone deployed off of Pender Island captured nearly five hours of Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) vocalizations during an…
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Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
Killer whales are facing many threats – prey depletion, contaminants, and climate change among them. But one threat is invisible…
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Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations that would strengthen protections…
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Building community in nature
Last year, I had the privilege to spend three days on the Achiever with the Raincoast team and three incredible…
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Help us give killer whales a voice
Last December, Raincoast launched the first phase of our killer whale communication campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we attained our…
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Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
Wolves live in tune with the changing seasons, their lives shaped by rhythm and ecology. In late winter, from January…
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In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation
Pacific salmon don’t heed borders. After leaving their natal rivers and spending years roaming the North Pacific, they have to…
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Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
Since 2019, the BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) has been the catalyst for 170 projects to safeguard and…
