And that’s a wrap! Our team had an incredibly busy Ocean Week, attending events across the Salish Sea in Victoria, Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and even in Ottawa! From Film Screenings to Poetry Nights to Festivals, we engaged with hundreds of people, inspired action, and raised awareness about marine protection and conservation throughout the Salish Sea. … Continue reading
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Among remarkable company
A celebration of leadership, generosity, and the people strengthening communities across British Columbia. It was a privilege for Georgia Strait Alliance Executive Director Beatrice Frank to join the remarkable changemakers recognized through the 2026 BC Achievement Community Awards. One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to connect with recipients during the pre-reception … Continue reading
Read more »Welcome to our summer team
We’re thrilled to have three Canada Summer Jobs hires join GSA for eight weeks this summer! Having this additional capacity means that we can be present in more communities to listen, learn, and amplify the concerns and solutions that emerge from within the diverse communities connected to the Salish Sea. Jade Baird will be working … Continue reading
Read more »Resonating with resilience
Beatrice is passionate about GSA’s mission and brings over 20 years of experience in environmental conservation in academia, government, non-profit, consulting, and Indigenous collaboration. You can learn more about Beatrice’s work experience and education here, but on this occasion, Beatrice shares some of her experiences and thoughts that shed light on what motivates her. I … Continue reading
Read more »Meet GSA’s new Biodiversity Campaigner
A warm welcome to Maithili Devadas who joins our team to continue GSA’s work on Biodiversity Protection in the Salish Sea. Maithili grew up with a strong sense of responsibility to conserve the beauty and resilience of our planet. From an early age, she felt a profound connection to wildlife, and witnessing the loss of … Continue reading
Read more »Reflections from the Dock
My Summer with Georgia Strait Alliance – by Megan Raitt As the summer sun sets over the Salish Sea, I am reflecting on the past few months spent as a Dock Walker with Georgia Strait Alliance. This job, part of the Canada Summer Jobs program, was more than just a summer gig: it was a … Continue reading
Read more »The struggle continues to remove fish farms from BC waters
At GSA, we have been considering two significant developments regarding open net-pen fish farms: ?INDUSTRY ISSUES LEGAL APPEAL TO TRY TO OVERTURN VERDICT IN 2025 for the hard-fought victory of fish farms remaining shut in the Discovery Islands, which was possible only with the leadership and stewardship of First Nations. The federal government is extending … Continue reading
Read more »Generation Restoration
For this year’s World Environment Day, the theme is Generation Restoration. As humanity strives to restore balance and harmony to the earth in a race against the destructive forces of rampant colonialism and an economic system that prioritizes greed, exploitation, and infinite growth over sustainable futures, this day serves as a reminder that we cannot … Continue reading
Read more »Meet our team
Recently we gathered in Nanaimo with new and less-new members of the GSA team, sharing time together and talking shop. As we continue to implement our new strategic plan, we’ve moved capacity into areas where it’s more needed, shifting some roles, and we’ve brought new people on board, as we work together, with your support, … Continue reading
Read more »Looking to the future of GSA – some news to share
It is with mixed emotions that Georgia Strait Alliance is saying goodbye to our executive director, Christianne Wilhelmson who, after 14 years of exceptional leadership at GSA, and 22 years with the organization overall, has decided to leave to explore new challenges and opportunities. GSA’s mission is grounded in environmental justice. We mobilize and support … Continue reading
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