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
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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 »Initial findings of GSA’s Extreme Heat Project
At GSA, we have been visiting neighbourhoods in Nanaimo, Richmond, Vancouver and West Vancouver that have been directly affected by the extreme heat event of 2021. We’re trying to gain a better understanding of the impacts of this weather event, what concerns folks have, and what is still needed. After all, it is the people … Continue reading
Read more »Summer of the Salish Sea Raffle
You helped us raise $19,900! Our Summer of the Salish Sea Prize Raffle is now complete! Thank you to all participants who purchased tickets between June 8 and September 22, 2022 on Raffle Nexus. Thanks to you all, we have fundraised $19,900 and were only 5 tickets away from being totally sold out! Actual odds … Continue reading
Read more »Why more Canadians are leaving a gift to charity in their Wills
We are lucky. Supporters of Georgia Strait Alliance are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for the Salish Sea and are committed to building a better future. Often people think about contributing to the causes they care about with monthly donations or volunteering time, but there is a growing number of people who are going … Continue reading
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