Georgia Strait is under incredible pressure. It has been called “the most at-risk natural environment in Canada”. Learn more about this amazing body of water and some of the issues of greatest concern that our work addresses:
About the Strait
Georgia Strait is a unique inland sea in British Columbia that supports thousands of creatures and the 3 million people who live along its shores.
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Orca Protection
Southern Resident orcas are a symbol of everything we value about this region–their beauty, power and fragility are the inspiration for our desire to protect this beautiful inland sea.
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Species and habitat loss
There are over 119 marine species at risk in and around the Salish Sea, and the primary reason is habitat loss. Learn more about the issues and what we're doing to protect the incredible wildlife that calls this region home.
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Climate Change
The effects of climate change on our local environment are growing. From sea level rise to ocean acidification, climate change is real and we're seeing the impacts right here at home. A raft of proposed fossil fuel developments put our region on the front lines of the climate challenge.
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Waterfront Planning
The Waterfront Initiative is a collaborative project that seeks to build a thriving and diverse Vancouver shoreline that supports the current and future needs of healthy ecosystems, recreation, access to nature, and a strong economy that benefits all citizens.
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Pollution
Pollution in our marine environment from industry and other sources is a threat to all of us in this region. GSA is tackling the sources of spills and other toxic releases, large and small, to reduce the growing number of contaminants in our waters.
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Vessel Traffic
Marine vessels of all kinds ply the waters of Georgia Strait. Freighters, tankers, ferries, fuel barges, cruise ships, fish boats and pleasure craft all navigate these tricky waters. With vessel traffic set to increase dramatically, so are the risks.
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