Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that the Pacific Link bitumen pipeline has been designated as a Project of National Interest. The approximately 1,250-kilometre pipeline would begin in Bruderheim, Alberta, and end in the Salish Sea at Roberts Bank Terminal 2. With the capacity to transport one million barrels of oil per day, the proposed … Continue reading
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GSA responds: new federal ocean measures fall short for the Salish Sea
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced measures to protect Canada’s oceans. This comes during a time of rapid change to the regulatory, legislative, and legal framework this country operates within when it comes to approving major projects, engaging in meaningful Indigenous consultation, utilizing environmental protection, and how we navigate democratic processes. In the last year alone, … Continue reading
Read more »A summer of learning, conservation & community
Every summer, Canada Summer Jobs positions bring fresh energy, new perspectives, and invaluable support to Georgia Strait Alliance’s work protecting the Salish Sea. This year, our summer team helped connect with communities, support conservation campaigns, strengthen Clean Marine BC, and inspire people to take action for the coast. But the experience wasn’t one-sided. Along the … Continue reading
Read more »The Salish Sea at a Crossroads
The Salish Sea ecosystem is among the most productive and ecologically diverse ecosystems in the world. The Fraser River Estuary is vital in bringing nutrients and freshwater circulation to its shores, which in turn supports wildlife habitat and coastal communities. All of BC is broadly connected to this ecosystem through the 11 other major rivers … Continue reading
Read more »Ocean Week 2026 Recap – Events, Community, and Impact!
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
Read more »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
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