Ever since early 2012 when the federal court made its final ruling mandating that the federal government protect resident orcas critical habitat, we’ve been waiting for the action plan that would clearly lay out how we would act to protect our endangered southern resident orcas and their habitat. With the release last month of the … Continue reading
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Gathering to learn, share and protect the Salish Sea
We all have particular events we look forward to. If you’re a fan of comics and science fiction, then the event you count the days to is ComiCon. If you’re that person who has to have the latest gadget, then you can’t wait each year for the Consumers Electronics Show. But if you’re someone who’s … Continue reading
Read more »The clock is ticking – apply to take part in the Kinder Morgan hearings today
This past Wednesday, the National Energy Board (NEB) quietly announced that it is taking applications for public participation in its review of Kinder Morgan’s proposal to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline. The window for individuals, business and groups to apply is quite short, with applications being accepted between January 15 and noon (PST) February 12. … Continue reading
Read more »Goodbye Gorgeous Georgia Strait
This fall, Karen Jørgensen joined the GSA team as a volunteer and we were so happy to have her on board. Here is her last blog before she heads home. **** I can’t believe that it is time for me to go already. For almost three months now, I have been a volunteer at Georgia Strait … Continue reading
Read more »Defend our climate, defend our communities
This fall, Karen Jørgensen has joined the GSA team as a volunteer and we’re so happy to have her on board. From time to time, she’ll be sharing her experiences of her work with us and our coast as a guest blogger.********On Saturday November 16th, I took part in a massive rally at Science World in … Continue reading
Read more »Investing in the long view
We’re really lucky in BC to have so many different environmental groups working to protect our air and water. Each represents a different focus or perspective, which is incredibly valuable but understandably that diversity can seem overwhelming to the public at times. So it’s not surprising that I’m frequently asked, “Who is Georgia Strait Alliance … Continue reading
Read more »Art meets conservation – and celebration
The idea that social change and the arts are siloed and separate is never a world view I’ve shared. Growing up in Ontario, we had political discussions around the evening newscast while many weekends we spent attending artistic performances at Stratford, the O’Keefe Centre in Toronto or the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-lake. Dance, music, visual … Continue reading
Read more »First time shoreline cleanup participant tells her tale
This fall, Karen Jørgensen is joining the GSA team as a volunteer and we’re so happy to have her on board. From time to time, she’ll be sharing her experiences of her work with us and our coast as a guest blogger. *** On September 28th I took part in the Great Canadian Shoreline cleanup for … Continue reading
Read more »Just asking for a little leadership
As I came out of a meeting today, I realized this mind-boggling fact – I’ve been involved in discussions, consultations and campaigns around wastewater treatment in the region for over 11 years. I don’t remember seeing ‘advanced wastewater treatment advocate’ on my guidance councillor’s list of careers when I was in high school, but somehow … Continue reading
Read more »Swim Guide App and Website Can Help Vancouverites Find the Best Quality Beaches
Over the summer, we have the pleasure of having Bryan Nordley join us as our Communications Assistant. Here, he shares with us some of his thoughts on our oceans. The sunshine, the seemingly endless daylight and the heat of summer make the great Strait of Georgia a beckoning beacon of an oceanic playground which most of us … Continue reading
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