30 years of Raincoast’s reach
In 1996, Raincoast Conservation Foundation was established as a charitable organization in British Columbia. With such a strong presence in…
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Knowledge and responsibility
The pursuit of knowledge implies that learning might involve some sort of capture and possession. The truth is, however, that…
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Protection and conservation of gray wolves
In collaboration with our First Nations partners, the Wolf Conservation Program continues to expand research and monitoring of wolves on…
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Biodiversity in BC, monitoring, and informing
Raincoast’s Conservation Genetics Lab has had a busy year working on established projects and embarking on exciting new studies as…
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A year of ship support around the coast
In 2025, Achiever again proved its strength as a nimble and efficient research and conservation support ship, spending significant operating…
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What it will take to recover the Southern Resident killer whales
Canada’s federal and provincial governments increasingly prioritize economic growth at the expense and exclusion of species and natural systems. Under…
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Listening to protect
This summer, Raincoast and Earth Species Project (ESP) launched a pilot study to better understand killer whale communication. Three ESP…
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“Smile, you’re on a wildlife camera!” on Haíɫzaqv territory
In 2023, in partnership with the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department (HIRMD) and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, the Raincoast Applied Conservation…
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Chinook salmon are getting smaller – and one explanation is uncomfortably familiar
At the beginning of the 20th century, a mature Chinook truly was the king of salmon, with prized fish exceeding…
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The need for renewed federal commitment to The Wild Salmon Policy
The Wild Salmon Policy was introduced two decades ago as a comprehensive framework for conserving the ecological and genetic diversity…
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30 years in the Great Bear Rainforest
For over 30 years, Raincoast Conservation Foundation has worked to understand and protect the ecosystems of the central coast of…
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Canada’s Policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon
Canada’s Policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon (Wild Salmon Policy) was introduced in 2005 by Fisheries and Oceans…
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A killer future
Southern Resident killer whales are at a critical crossroads. Their future depends on the choices we make today. These choices…
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Honey, I shrunk the Chinook
A century ago, Chinook salmon could weigh over 70 pounds. Today, a 30 pound Chinook is considered a big catch….
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Two simple ways to support Raincoast through recycling
If you are like us, you are likely accumulating bottles and cans from holiday gatherings. Or perhaps your old truck…
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Open Letter to the Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries
A coalition of 35 experts from 26 organizations has issued an open letter to Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson. The coalition…
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How Canada can protect B.C.’s iconic killer whales without busting the budget
Before tabling the recent federal budget, Prime Minister Carney noted that “we will have to do less of some of…
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Double your donation through corporate philanthropy
Many of our community partners have workplace giving campaigns and connect us with their employees to tackle conservation issues through…
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Wolves, tools, and intelligence
It’s a cool evening in May of 2024 on a beach in Bella Bella, British Columbia, the traditional territory of…
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A wave of community support for hosting coastal listening stations
In the days following the CBC article featuring Raincoast’s two coastal camera-and-hydrophone livestream monitoring stations, our inbox at Raincoast lit…
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The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards 2025 at the Vancouver Aquarium
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Thursday, November 20th, to celebrate the third year of the Raincoast…
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Supporting youth through experiential learning in nature
Raincoast’s Salish Sea Emerging Stewards is an environmental education program that delivers immersive, hands-on learning on-land and at-sea, and we…
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Salmon habitat restored on Sea Island
Industrial and urban development across the Lower Mainland has caused major losses of marsh habitat in the Fraser River estuary….
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Warm and dry in the field!
Our staff members have been incredibly lucky and grateful to receive support from ANIÁN. Whether it is through gear donations…
