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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What is marine planning?
Marine planning comes in many forms. At its core, it’s a way that coastal communities, Indigenous nations, industry, and all those who use the ocean can engage in the planning for its management and protection in a way that balances competing ecological, economic, cultural and social uses for the ocean, and that includes coastal areas. … Continue reading
Read more »5 Opportunities Destined for Marine Action in 2024
Reflection isn’t uncommon during these winter months, particularly as one calendar year transforms into the next. At GSA, our thoughts are drawn to five memorable moments that are likely to see some threats to the Salish Sea addressed in 2024. In these moments, oceans are working harder than ever, trying to absorb more and more … Continue reading
Read more »Abandoned boats in B.C. waterways are taking a heavy toll
A national strategy for abandoned boats that empowers community leaders, led by local knowledge, is within reach *Originally published in the Vancouver Sun on December 5, 2023 Abandoned boats are a familiar sight in coastal communities. Also familiar is the feeling those communities have of not always knowing who the boat belongs to, or who … Continue reading
Read more »A big biodiversity threat
Opposition is strong against the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project – and it’s getting stronger. Opposition against the destructive RBT2 project was reinvigorated and renewed in late September when the Province of B.C. granted its environmental approval. The rationale was weak: the project will move forward regardless of what the Province does because most of … Continue reading
Read more »Explore the Salish Sea Raffle winners
Seven lucky individuals won prizes in our online raffle this year – thanks to the generosity of numerous businesses that donated envy-provoking prizes: Grand Prize B. Massons (Gibsons) won a Sea Kayak Package donated by Valhalla Pure Outfitters, including 15.5 Delta kayak, a light-weight Werner full carbon paddle for effortless paddling, and NRS accessories worth … Continue reading
Read more »Grassroots Action for Orcas
Lucero González Ruiz, who leads our biodiversity initiatives, used to be afraid of the ocean. She stumbled into what she refers to as her destiny – protecting the ocean – after casually signing up for a few courses at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. At the time, her only objective was to obtain a few … Continue reading
Read more »Introducing our summer 2023 team
We’re thrilled to have five youths join GSA for eight weeks over the summertime. Having this additional capacity means that GSA can be present in more communities, listening, learning and amplifying the concerns, and also the solutions, that emerge from within the diverse communities connected to the wondrous Salish Sea. Byron Lee, Megan Raitt, Shubhdeep … Continue reading
Read more »Meet our summer community organizers!
Look out for our Assistant Community Organizers, who are out in communities across the Salish Sea this summer! You’ll likely see them at events and public spaces across the Indigenous territories of the Salish Sea, particularly in so-called East Vancouver, Richmond, Snuneymuxw/Nanaimo & West Vancouver. They will share information about GSA’s work, and have conversations … Continue reading
Read more »Meet Ambre Comeau, GSA’s Orca Action Month Volunteer!
Growing up, I had spent most of my childhood outside exploring the natural world, reading my collection of National Geographic magazines, as well as encyclopedias on North American plants, animals, and insects. My parents always encouraged this curiosity and helped to nurture it by gifting me microscopes, bug catching nets, and models of animal anatomy … Continue reading
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