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🐟 Canada has renewed its commitment to wild Pacific salmon, announcing $412.9 million over five years to continue the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). This new funding brings total federal investment in Pacific salmon to nearly $1.1 billion over ten years.
The planned transition away from open net-pen salmon farming in B.C. waters by 2029 is a critical step. It can help reduce risks like disease and sea lice transfer, while giving wild salmon a genuine chance to recover.

This transition must also be fair, support job diversification, and sustainable economic development, especially in First Nations communities. Federal support during the phase-out, including through the expanded PSSI, will be essential to help workers and communities adapt and thrive.

📝 In January 2025, Pacific Wild submitted feedback to the federal government on its transition plan, away from open-net pen salmon farming, noting that PSSI funding could help support Indigenous communities through this change. As 2029 draws closer, there is still little clarity on how the transition will unfold, and communities continue to wait for meaningful details on what support will be available.

📸 @iantmcallister

#SaveBCSalmon #WildPacificSalmon #FOFF #FishFarmsOut #WildSalmonConservation

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🐟 Canada has renewed its commitment to wild Pacific salmon, announcing $412.9 million over five years to continue the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). This new funding brings total federal investment in Pacific salmon to nearly $1.1 billion over ten years.
The planned transition away from open net-pen salmon farming in B.C. waters by 2029 is a critical step. It can help reduce risks like disease and sea lice transfer, while giving wild salmon a genuine chance to recover.

This transition must also be fair, support job diversification, and sustainable economic development, especially in First Nations communities. Federal support during the phase-out, including through the expanded PSSI, will be essential to help workers and communities adapt and thrive.

📝 In January 2025, Pacific Wild submitted feedback to the federal government on its transition plan, away from open-net pen salmon farming, noting that PSSI funding  could help support Indigenous communities through this change. As 2029 draws closer, there is still little clarity on how the transition will unfold, and communities continue to wait for meaningful details on what support will be available.

📸 @iantmcallister

#SaveBCSalmon #WildPacificSalmon #FOFF #FishFarmsOut #WildSalmonConservation
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🐻👀 What’s on the menu for coastal black bears?

🌊🌲 From land to sea, coastal black bears are true opportunists, feeding on a wide range of foods and playing a vital role in connecting ecosystems. By moving nutrients across the landscape, they help support the health of entire coastal forests and food webs

This video showcases a variety of foods these incredible animals rely on throughout the year. Can you name them all? Drop your guesses in the comments ⬇️

🧠 To learn more about black bears and other important land-to-sea connections, visit the link in our bio to explore our interactive StoryMap, From Land to Sea. This educational resource is best experienced on a desktop computer for full functionality.

#SaveBCBears #BlackBear #Bear #CoastalFoodWeb #FromLandToSea

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🐻👀 What’s on the menu for coastal black bears? 

 🌊🌲 From land to sea, coastal black bears are true opportunists, feeding on a wide range of foods and playing a vital role in connecting ecosystems. By moving nutrients across the landscape, they help support the health of entire coastal forests and food webs

This video showcases a variety of foods these incredible animals rely on throughout the year. Can you name them all? Drop your guesses in the comments ⬇️

🧠 To learn more about black bears and other important land-to-sea connections, visit the link in our bio to explore our interactive StoryMap, From Land to Sea. This educational resource is best experienced on a desktop computer for full functionality.

#SaveBCBears #BlackBear #Bear #CoastalFoodWeb #FromLandToSea
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⚠️ Despite being listed as a threatened species, grizzlies are once again being positioned as a problem to be managed through killing. But even within Alberta, experts and conservation groups argue that population data is incomplete, recovery is still uncertain, and killing bears won’t solve the root causes of conflict.

Killing apex predators disrupts ecosystems and can actually increase conflict. We know what actually works: securing attractants, reducing human-caused risks, and investing in coexistence. Not repeating the same mistakes that pushed grizzlies to the brink.

What’s happening in Alberta isn’t isolated. It’s a warning. British Columbia ended the grizzly trophy hunt in 2017. But without permanent legislation, it could return at any time.

If we want grizzlies protected for good, we need laws—not temporary policy decisions. It’s time to permanently ban the grizzly bear hunt in B.C.

🐻 Take action: Email the Premier and your MLA today. Tell them to enshrine a permanent ban on the grizzly bear hunt in B.C.

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⚠️ Despite being listed as a threatened species, grizzlies are once again being positioned as a problem to be managed through killing. But even within Alberta, experts and conservation groups argue that population data is incomplete, recovery is still uncertain, and killing bears won’t solve the root causes of conflict.

Killing apex predators disrupts ecosystems and can actually increase conflict. We know what actually works: securing attractants, reducing human-caused risks, and investing in coexistence. Not repeating the same mistakes that pushed grizzlies to the brink.

What’s happening in Alberta isn’t isolated. It’s a warning. British Columbia ended the grizzly trophy hunt in 2017. But without permanent legislation, it could return at any time.

If we want grizzlies protected for good, we need laws—not temporary policy decisions. It’s time to permanently ban the grizzly bear hunt in B.C.

🐻 Take action: Email the Premier and your MLA today. Tell them to enshrine a permanent ban on the grizzly bear hunt in B.C.
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🐾 Happy National Pet Day!

🐕 From office sidekicks to remote work companions, meet the Pacific Wild Pack! They’re the four-legged team keeping our staff happy (and sane) wherever we work. 🐈‍⬛

From big personalities in tiny packages (looking at you, Gnocchi) to seasoned pros like Manches, who’s mastered the art of snack acquisition and strategic napping, this crew does it all. Kuma and Makita hold it down in Marine Campaigns with ocean swims, wet kisses, and top-tier office security, while Buttercup ensures every meeting meets her… nap standards.

Our remote specialists are just as essential! Patrick keeps his home office spotless (and snack-ready), Kaya leads “communications” with her signature husky commentary, and Alphonso and Zucchini bring the perfect balance of brawn, brains, and lap-based leadership to Management. Meanwhile, Nori is hard at work at sea, ensuring all onboard boxes meet inspection standards.

And of course, a special shoutout to our recent retirees, Juniper and Leon, for their many years of dedicated service (and ongoing commitment to naps, toys, and forest adventures).

#NationalPetDay #PacificWildPack

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🐾 Happy National Pet Day!

🐕 From office sidekicks to remote work companions, meet the Pacific Wild Pack! They’re the  four-legged team  keeping our staff happy (and sane) wherever we work. 🐈‍⬛

From big personalities in tiny packages (looking at you, Gnocchi) to seasoned pros like Manches, who’s mastered the art of snack acquisition and strategic napping, this crew does it all. Kuma and Makita hold it down in Marine Campaigns with ocean swims, wet kisses, and top-tier office security, while Buttercup ensures every meeting meets her… nap standards.

Our remote specialists are just as essential! Patrick keeps his home office spotless (and snack-ready), Kaya leads “communications” with her signature husky commentary, and Alphonso and Zucchini bring the perfect balance of brawn, brains, and lap-based leadership to Management. Meanwhile, Nori is hard at work at sea, ensuring all onboard boxes meet inspection standards.

And of course, a special shoutout to our recent retirees, Juniper and Leon, for their many years of dedicated service (and ongoing commitment to naps, toys, and forest adventures).

#NationalPetDay #PacificWildPack
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⏳ Coming soon ... from the mist-shrouded heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, a grizzly’s gaze reminds us what’s at stake.
We’re honoured to collaborate on the upcoming April 15th launch of earthendeavours BEJournal.
This landmark collectors’ edition unites two vital themes—celebrating women storytellers and raising urgent awareness for the protection of British Columbia’s wild coast.

Subscribe to BEJournal and stay tuned so you don’t miss the launch!

💚 For a limited time, a portion of proceeds directly support Pacific Wild’s conservation efforts.

Inside this collectors’ issue:
🐻 Pacific Wild: Guardians of the Great Bear with Natasha Wehn — Frontline conservation in BC’s coastal wilds.
📷 Michelle Valberg: Great Bear Rainforest — An intimate look at her photographic process, capturing wildlife with precision and patience. @michellevalbergphotography
🐳 Way of the Whale by Xiye Bastida @xiyebeara
— A migration story tracing ancient ocean pathways and our connection to them.
🐆 Cheetah Chronicles by Jennifer Leigh Warner @experiencewildlife
— A portrait of one of Africa’s most vulnerable predators.
🐙 My Octopus Teacher & Pangolin by Pippa Ehrlich @the_rewilding
— Insights from the Oscar-winning director on storytelling that bridges human and wild worlds.
🎨 Watercolor from the Great Bear Rainforest by David McCown — A painter’s interpretation of a place, where bears emerge through layers of mist and memory.

Together, these works form a global tapestry of storytelling grounded in one urgent truth:protecting the Great Bear Rainforest is part of a much larger fight to preserve life on Earth.

Subscribe to BEJournal—immerse yourself in inspiring stories and support Pacific Wild at the same time. Link in bio 👉 🔗

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⏳ Coming soon ... from the mist-shrouded heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, a grizzly’s gaze reminds us what’s at stake. 
We’re honoured to collaborate on the upcoming April 15th launch of earthendeavours BEJournal. 
This landmark collectors’ edition unites two vital themes—celebrating women storytellers and raising urgent awareness for the protection of British Columbia’s wild coast.

Subscribe to BEJournal and stay tuned so you don’t miss the launch!

💚 For a limited time, a portion of proceeds directly support Pacific Wild’s conservation efforts.

Inside this collectors’ issue:
🐻  Pacific Wild: Guardians of the Great Bear with Natasha Wehn — Frontline conservation in BC’s coastal wilds.
📷 Michelle Valberg: Great Bear Rainforest — An intimate look at her photographic process, capturing wildlife with precision and patience. @michellevalbergphotography
🐳  Way of the Whale by Xiye Bastida @xiyebeara
— A migration story tracing ancient ocean pathways and our connection to them.
🐆 Cheetah Chronicles by Jennifer Leigh Warner @experiencewildlife
 — A portrait of one of Africa’s most vulnerable predators.
🐙 My Octopus Teacher & Pangolin by Pippa Ehrlich @the_rewilding
— Insights from the Oscar-winning director on storytelling that bridges human and wild worlds.
🎨 Watercolor from the Great Bear Rainforest by David McCown — A painter’s interpretation of a place, where bears emerge through layers of mist and memory.

Together, these works form a global tapestry of storytelling grounded in one urgent truth:protecting the Great Bear Rainforest is part of a much larger fight to preserve life on Earth.

Subscribe to BEJournal—immerse yourself in inspiring stories and support Pacific Wild at the same time. Link in bio 👉 🔗
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🚨 Protect Environmental Assessments in B.C.!

The B.C. government is rushing changes to the Environmental Assessment process that could seriously weaken protections for land, water, wildlife, and communities while prioritizing industry over conservation.

If these proposed changes go through:
⏱️ Public comment periods could be drastically shortened
⚠️ Only “high-risk” values might be assessed, leaving many impacts unexamined
📄 Project proponents would have more control over what evidence is considered
🗣️ Public and First Nations consultation could be limited

You can make a difference! The government is seeking feedback by April 13, 2026.

🔗 Follow the links in our bio to learn more and read guidance from our friends at @wcelaw and complete the public survey.

📣Your voice matters, tell the government why environmental assessments must stay strong!

#WildlifeProtection #SaveBCForests #Conservation #PublicFeedback #BritishColumbia

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🚨 Protect Environmental Assessments in B.C.! 

The B.C. government is rushing changes to the Environmental Assessment process that could seriously weaken protections for land, water, wildlife, and communities while prioritizing industry over conservation.

If these proposed changes go through:
⏱️ Public comment periods could be drastically shortened 
⚠️ Only “high-risk” values might be assessed, leaving many impacts unexamined 
 📄 Project proponents would have more control over what evidence is considered
🗣️ Public and First Nations consultation could be limited 

You can make a difference! The government is seeking feedback by April 13, 2026.

🔗 Follow the links in our bio to learn more and read guidance from our friends at @wcelaw and complete the public survey. 

📣Your voice matters, tell the government why environmental assessments must stay strong!

#WildlifeProtection #SaveBCForests #Conservation #PublicFeedback #BritishColumbia
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