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Coast Salish Territories
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HUGE news! “We need to give the herring time to recover so that it can be fished sustainably again, as my great-grandfather did.” - Tsartlip Nation Hereditary Chief Paul Sam Sr. (Telaxten). timescolonist.com/local-news…
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Join us on Wednesday, November 27 · 8am - 4pm PST ! eventbrite.ca/e/clean-marine… #CleanMarineBC #GreenBoating #Cleanboating
Thank you! Here's where to watch the replay of the Ocean noise webinar + resources for anyone who missed it: georgiastrait.org/work/marin…
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This ecologically and biologically significant area on K’ómoks First Nation territory is receiving hazardous & toxic chemicals. Sign the petition to stop illegal, polluting ship breaking in Union Bay on Vancouver Island:
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…
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Due to popular demand, we will now be streaming the #VancouverIsland Candidates #Debate 💻🎉
If you weren't able to attend due to ferry restrictions or location on the #Islands - now's your chance!
Pre-register for link 👉 ow.ly/Vtsj50TvxGV
#CPAWSBC #Election #BC
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Filmed this before a Terrific walk & talk with Khalid & Trenton @GeorgiaStraitBC & Special Bird Service about the importance of protecting the Fraser River estuary & foreshore for migratory birds- thank you both! Deltaport early Sat 21 Sept 2024 #stopRBCT2 #peregrine #pelicans
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Dowitchers and yellowlegs - resting at feeding at Reifel. Great talk about the importance of protecting our environment for migratory birds by @GeorgiaStraitBC and Special Bird Service 👍 #RobertsBank #stopRBCT2 #migratorybirds #birds #nature #wildlife #protectnature
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See you this Friday at the global climate strike! With a provincial election coming up, it's more important than ever we take to the streets to demand action #bcpoli wildernesscommittee.org/even…
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🔥Indigenous leaders call for the B.C. Government to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG + FortisBC's fracked gas pipeline. The risks to our climate, health, safety, economy, and environment are too great.
#CancelthePermits #StopWoodfibreLNG #StopFortisBC #bcpoli
ALT Chief Na'Moks listens to Squamish Nation Elder Tioutenaat Jackie Williams and her daughter Sewainchelwat Jaime Williams for a Witness Ceremony. A red, orange, and yellow banner reads "Stop Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC from harming our Climate Health Safety Economy Environment. Cancel the Permits."
ALT Chief Na'Moks, dressed in ceremonial regalia, speaks at a Witness Ceremony in Squamish BC.
ALT Swaysɘn Will George and Janelle LaPointe paddle alongside the march calling to cancel the permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC
ALT Isabella Rose Williams Xaliya dances to the Chief Jimmy Jimmy song at a rally led by Indigenous Leaders calling to Cancel the Permits for Woodfibre LNG and FortisBC's pipeline. People hold fire emojis that read "Cancel the Permits" and there is a rainbow in the background.
We'll be there - hope to see you too!
Derelict Vessels Town Hall in Ladysmith tomorrow:
Join @LisaMarieBarron + guests on the traditional territory of the Stz’uminus FN to discuss the hazards posed by derelict vessels and a national strategy for clean up and prevention.
Sept 5 at 5:30 pm at 621 1st Ave, Ladysmith
"There’s a reason I came back for a second summer with GSA. The work being done here, by this community provides a kind of meaning you can’t forget. The work is fulfilling, the passion behind the cause makes these Canada Summer Jobs with GSA so impactful." georgiastrait.org/2024/08/re…
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No plans this weekend? Why not join us and @GeorgiaStraitBC at the 2024 @vanmuralfest!🖼️
📅 August 10
⏰2 pm - 10 pm PST
📍2111 Main Street, Vancouver
Don't miss a great day of #art, #education and #community fun🥰
#VMF #VancouverMuralFestival #CPAWSBC #CPAWS #SalishSea #Ocean
This is an incredible moment for Southern Resident Orca advocacy, and we can be part of something big in the fight to protect the Salish Sea.
The threats are building from #TMX to #RBT2 - but so is the momentum to help!
georgiastrait.org/orca-emerg…
#SRKW #OrcasCantWait
"The researchers conclude that recovery is possible, but greater action must be taken right away to give the southern residents a fighting chance."
Stay tuned for more ways to take action to help!
nsnews.com/oil-gas-and-minin… #ICYMI #SRKW #OrcasCantWait #SouthernResidentOrcas
The research published shows "there is no possibility of recovery" for SRKWs under existing conditions in their habitat. It lends urgency our coalition's calls for the gov't to reverse its decision not to issue an emergency protection order for the whales: nsnews.com/oil-gas-and-minin…
More advocacy needed to protect wild salmon!
"...what they called stricter conditions is actually just lowering the sea lice threshold by 0.2 of a louse, which is completely meaningless,”
We, along with our allies, have asked the minister to reconsider:nationalobserver.com/2024/07…
We're all feeling overwhelmed and heartbroken today, especially for those directly affected by this situation, which has become much worse. @ecojustice_ca has set up this way to help:
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Hi everyone! Please help us spread the word that we have Clean Boater kits - but not enough Volunteer Dock Walkers to distribute them and we are looking for help! Thanks!
georgiastrait.org/work/clean… #CleanMarineBC
Our 2024 raffle has launched! 🎉 Every ticket purchased supports biodiversity protection, marine planning, boater education and communities in the Salish Sea. The prizes packages are INCREDIBLE! Chances are 1 in 3,050 (total tickets) to win a prize. gsa.rafflenexus.com/ 🙏🐟
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We’ve updated the Guide to Clean Boating – and want to share it with you! This is a practical guide for recreational boaters that is packed full of info & resources, from pump-out station locations to sharing the waters with marine mammals: georgiastrait.org/work/clean… #GreenBoating
