Introducing More than a fish
We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of…
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Raincoast Radio is back
We’re back with a brand new season of Raincoast Radio! In the upcoming episodes, we’ll focus on the icon of…
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Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This July and August, the CBC’s Justin McElroy led a quest to identify BC’s most iconic symbol. The Search for…
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We’re using drones to find salmon cooling centres
We crane our necks and squint our eyes as the drone takes off with a poof of dust. Our stress…
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Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
A new report by an independent science panel calls for action to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident…
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Turning the tide for southern resident killer whales
A new political era is unfolding in Canada, characterized by a push for expedited development approvals through the Building Canada…
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Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
Whether you’re boarding a motorized vessel, or hopping into a kayak to enjoy a leisurely paddle, you’re entering the home…
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How science can lead to tangible options that improve everyday outcomes
Coming up in late fall, Raincoast will be hosting an impactful evening where ocean scientists, advocates, and educators come together…
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Beaver-based restoration
Decade after decade, forested regions across North America have become increasingly susceptible to wildfire as precipitation patterns dramatically fluctuate, droughts…
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A watershed based approach to assessing water quality in Cheakamus/Green River watersheds
Raincoast’s Healthy Waters Program was designed to assess the impacts of human activities on water quality in British Columbia, so…
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New research highlights important routes to spawning salmon for coastal bears
Like Google Maps for Salmon-seeking Bears, a new study, “Modeling Functional Connectivity for Bears Among Spawning Salmon Waterways in Haíɫzaqv…
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A shift in focus for NoiseTracker
The original NoiseTracker vision was ambitious. Developed by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from local government agencies, industry, ENGOs,…
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Needed: A freshwater protection strategy for Bowen Island
In early June, Dr. Peter Ross of the Raincoast Conservation Foundation presented Bowen Island Municipal Council with the results of…
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Decoding killer whale communication from above and below
We are excited to share a new pilot project with Earth Species Project (ESP) to study the communication and coordination…
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Fighting fire with fire, or dancing with flames?
Our landscape is shaped by water and by fire. Wildfires are a part of watershed processes; they’re needed to maintain…
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Traces of human sewage in Grafton Lake
When we recently conducted a comprehensive ‘state of the water’ report on Grafton Lake – the source of drinking water…
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Introducing the Land Healing Stewards Initiative
As Raincoast’s on-the-ground work, community engagement, and collaborations are key to our research and conservation successes, the Forest Conservation Program…
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Letter to The Honourable Joanne Thompson
June 18, 2025 The Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard House of Commons Ottawa,…
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Psst… We have an events calendar
It’s that time of year. Calendars are filling up faster than beaches on a sunny day, so we thought we’d…
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Where this flag flies, salmon have allies
Wild Salmon Day was established in 2019 with leadership from the Government of British Columbia and has become an annual…
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Upcoming webinar: When Fire Meets Water
Please join us on Monday, June 16th 12:00 – 1:30 PM PST on Zoom (register here) for a lively panel…
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Nominations for the 2025 Raincoast Ocean Science Awards are now open
We are thrilled to announce the third annual Raincoast Ocean Science Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements by individuals and groups striving…
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
The theme for the 2025 United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity is ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development’. We…
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Meet Nicole Van Zutphen, Raincoast’s new Communications Manager
Nicole has joined the team as our new Communications Manager. She is an experienced science communicator, as well as a…
