September Field Notes: From Scat to Salmon to Solo Bubble-net Feeding
Earlier this month, the Pacific Wild team traveled to a remote area of the Great Bear Rainforest to document the interconnectedness of salmon, predators, and old growth forest ecosystems.
Open Letter: 11 Points on Grizzly Bear Stewardship
Fifty-five environmental and animal care organizations, conservationists, scientists and nature-based businesses have signed a joint letter to the BC government opposing a new plan that would profoundly change the management of grizzly bears.
Resources for Teachers
We’ve created a list of some resources for teachers to share with students about some of the amazing biodiversity in B.C.
British Columbians Reject Return of Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunt
New poll shows British Columbians are opposed to hunting grizzly bears for sport / trophy and want to pass a law to ensure the existing ban remains in place.
Navigating Marine Protection: Sailing Through B.C.’s MPAs
This July, our staff had an opportunity to visit some of the existing and proposed marine protected areas (MPAs) within the Northern Shelf Bioregion MPA network on the central coast of British Columbia (B.C). This is what they saw…
Complete the Survey on Grizzly Bear Stewardship
For the first time in decades the B.C. government is asking for feedback on grizzly bear stewardship. It’s time to get loud: demand meaningful public engagement and planning that puts grizzlies first.
In the News: Pushback against Grizzly Bear Protections
Grizzly bears are listed under the Species at Risk Act and have some protections in place in Canada as well as in the United States, including B.C’s ban on the grizzly bear trophy hunt which was put in place in 2017. However, pro-hunting sentiment has remained and there are concerns that protection measures for grizzlies may be threatened on both sides of the border in 2023.
The Cougar Coexistence Initiative
Mollie Cameron runs The Cougar Coexistence Initiative; monitoring cougar presence across Vancouver Island and working within her community to help minimize human-wildlife conflict.
Saying goodbye to the story of the “Big Bad Wolf”
This blog post and video explore four different perspectives on how humans can and should learn to coexist with wolves. Jonah Keim a biologist and research scientist discusses alternatives solutions to the wolf cull such as blocking access roads with trees and soil to reduce wolves’ easy access to endangered caribou.
Open Letter: Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework Survey
August 1, 2023 To:Honourable Bruce RalstonMinistry of ForestsGovernment of British ColumbiaFOR.Minister@gov.bc.caPhone: (250) 387-6240Fax: (250) 387-1040 Regarding: Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework
Joint Letter: Support for Coastal Marine Strategy
The Coastal Marine Strategy is a comprehensive plan to address the health and stewardship of marine ecosystems and resilience of coastal communities. The strategy, co-developed by the Government of British Columbia and Indigenous Nations, underwent a public consultation period from December 15, 2022 – April 14, 2023.
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Stories are Laws
“All of our stories talk about respect and laws come out of those stories so that they can understand their stewardship responsibilities.” – Douglas Neasloss, Kitasoo Xai’xais, Klemtu
News Coverage: B.C. Government Releases 46 Wolf Cull Images
The B.C. government has released 46 graphic wolf cull images to Pacific Wild. We are now sharing them with the public.
B.C. Government Releases Disturbing Wolf Cull Images
The B.C. Government has made public 46 pages of disturbing, coloured photographs that depict wolves being killed by gunfire from helicopters.
Joint Feedback from Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations on the British Columbia Coastal Marine Strategy Policy Intentions Paper
19 groups of non-governmental organizations have provided joint feedback on how the Coastal Marine Strategy Policy Intentions Paper can be transformed into a strong and effective strategy for protecting and managing the coast of British Columbia.
Herring Spawn: A Springtime Spectacle Threatened by Overharvesting
Reflection on the 2023 spring roe herring fishery and how a century of industrial overharvesting has left Pacific herring populations on the B.C. coast in a perilous state
Reflecting on Eby’s 100th Day at the United For Old-Growth Rally
Despite the cold, thousands of people showed their love for ancient forests on Saturday as crowds led by Indigenous forest
Dead Wolf Linked to B.C. Cull Found Collared and Struggling to Breathe
A British Columbia wolf was euthanized in Alberta to end its suffering after a non-responsive radio collar was found to have been strangling the wolf to death over an extended period
