Pacific Wild’s Recommendations for the Pacific Herring IFMP
Pacific Wild is submitting the following as per the request for input pertaining to the 2021/2022 Integrated Fishery Management Plan for Pacific herring.
Pacific Wild Journal 2021: Dispatches from a Northern Rainforest
Featuring articles, updates and opinions on current campaigns, the Pacific Wild Journal is a comprehensive look at the work we’ve done, and where we are going.
Data Deficiency: The Salmon Dilemma
Pacific Wild recently completed an in-depth analysis of salmon enumeration data, compiled from the Pacific Salmon Foundation Salmon Explorer and DFO New Escapement Salmon Database. This research determined how many salmon spawning streams are monitored and counted on a yearly basis and identified voids in data collection.
Double Your Giving Impact This December
Donations made to Pacific Wild now until December 31, 2023 will go twice as far, thanks to an anonymous donor’s pledge to match all donations, up to $100,000.
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Letter of Support
Today, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) delivered a letter to Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. The letter supports our work to #SaveBCWolves and calls on the government to immediately halt the wolf cull program which commenced in the South Selkirk and South Peace regions in 2015. It also urges the government to cease efforts to extend the program for another five years.
Event Follow Up: Wolves at the Ledge
Thanks for joining us at the ledge in support of BC’s wolves! Scroll down for info on the guest speakers and more ways to helps #saveBCwolves!
Press Release: Pacific Wild Delivers 500,000 Signatures Opposing Provincial Wolf Cull Program to the B.C. Legislature
Pacific Wild, a B.C. based conservation non-profit, will be hosting a public event on the lawn of the B.C. Legislature today from 12-2 pm.
Our Legal Fight to Save B.C. Wolves Continues This Fall
With the extension of our legal case, we need your help more than ever to reach our fundraising goal.
Our Top Questions To Ask Your Newly Elected MPs
As Canada elects a new government, we want to ensure our supporters have the tools to communicate with newly elected MPs in their home communities. Here are some questions relating to our main conservation campaigns for you to ask and converse with your federal representatives.
Ghost Gear: The Silent Killer of Our Oceans
One of the most devastating environmental implications of bottom trawling is the loss of fishing gear resulting in Ghost Gear.
Trawl Transparency: Why Sustainable Fisheries are Impossible Without Real Transparency
Monitoring bottom trawl catch and bycatch of both commercial and non-commercial species is essential for detecting shifts in marine community structures.
Extreme Heat has Serious Repercussions for Pacific Salmon
The heat dome in June, followed by the August heat wave, may have caused serious repercussions for our already struggling Pacific salmon populations. Salmon are already at risk due to a combination of factors, including increasing wildfires, habitat loss, logging and other climate disasters. The recent heat is only exacerbating their vulnerability.
Canada needs Enforceable & Actionable Regulation within Marine Protected Areas
As Canada continues to work towards protecting 30 percent of oceans by 2030 via marine protected areas (MPAs), increased protection measures must be met with increased fisheries management in these zones.
Ian McAllister moves into new role as Conservation Advisor
Today, the Board of Directors of Pacific Wild Alliance announce the resignation of Ian McAllister as Executive Director, effective August
Celebrating Coastal Wolves on International Wolf Day
Today is #InternationalWolfDay and we wanted to take the opportunity to shine a light on the charismatic and unique coastal wolves of British Columbia.
An Overview of Bottom Trawling in Canada
Large bottom trawl nets are currently being dragged along Canada’s seafloor, wiping out vulnerable fish stocks, coral reefs and other invaluable ecosystems. Non-target and endangered species are falling victim to these nets and are tossed overboard as bycatch. Furthermore, bottom trawling is responsible for releasing more than one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide a year by disrupting carbon stored in the seafloor.
Update on our Legal Fight to #SaveBCWolves
After two full days in court, our case has made headway. The judge is engaged, and he is giving enough time to hear the case which is rare in animal law cases. While court time was originally set for only two days, the judge has deemed that at least three more days in court are required.
