Why Canada must not fast-track an oil pipeline into the Fraser River Estuary
On September 18, we filed our submission to the Major Projects Office opposing the designation of the West Coast Oil…
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Marsh restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River; Shaughnessy Street Park
The Fraser River estuary should be a thriving ecosystem for juvenile salmon, a place to rest, feed, and grow before…
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To restore salmon habitat, one must act like the beaver
The feeling of a lopper slicing through a branch might just be one of the most satisfying feelings in the…
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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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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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Thermal refuges in the Coldwater River
A project by Raincoast, Scw’exmx Tribal Council, and Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly. February 18, 2026 Rivers across western North America are…
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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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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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Episode 15: Drones, science communication, and changing roles with Auston Chhor
For the finale of this season “More than a fish”, we’re switching it up! The roles are reversed – host…
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Episode 14: The journey upstream as a student with Arielle Koenig, Pacific Salmon Ecology and Conservation Lab
We’ve heard from experienced professionals with years of experience, but what about the next generation of those wading the rivers…
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Episode 13: Careers in conservation with Jason Hwang, Pacific Salmon Foundation
Are you a student or someone wanting to break into the environmental career sector? A 20- or 30-something grappling with…
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Shared Waters of the Salish Sea
Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon are two of British Columbia’s most iconic and beloved species, and both are…
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Episode 12: Enriching relationships with watersheds and people, with Redd Fish Restoration Society’s Jessica Hutchinson
You’ve heard the saying before: “let nature do its thing.” But if someone kicked the crap out of your friend,…
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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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MCC feedback on the 2025/26 salmon IFMP
In April 2025, the MCC salmon committee submitted its feed back to DFO on recovery and management issues for the…
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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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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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New film: Shared Water, Shared Crisis
Original Pursuit and Plumb productions have created The Shared Waters of the Salish Sea film trilogy that examines two iconic…
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Policy brief – supporting freshwater salmon habitat through the Water Sustainability Act
Recently, Raincoast’s Wild Salmon Team met with the new BC Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, the Hon. Minister…
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Fraser Estuary research and restoration
Raincoast is undertaking a multi-year initiative that began in 2016 to conduct research and restore habitat in the Fraser River…
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The wonders of a Fraser River tributary
Two team members from our Lower Fraser Salmon Conservation and Wolf Conservation Programs offer a glimpse into their experiences while…
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Fish passage through our habitat restoration projects in the Lower Fraser River and Estuary
The Lower Fraser River and Estuary is a highly modified environment with more than 70% of tidal marsh habitats that…
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Southern Resident killer whales not getting enough to eat since 2018
The endangered Southern Resident killer whale population isn’t getting enough to eat, and hasn’t been since 2018, a new study,…
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Help us design, build, and deploy our new mobile lab
Last month, many of our supporters voted for us in Land Rover’s Defender Series Award when we were trying to…
