Georgia Strait Alliance

Apply for our Biodiversity Campaigner posting by June 21! This position will to lead marine-based conservation advocacy, build strong and diverse alliances with Indigenous and settler-led organizations and movements, influence policy, and support Indigenous-led conservation efforts. This role requires moving between the micro and the macro, and integrating various knowledge systems into the work. The Biodiversity Campaigner will build compelling stories around key aspects of the Salish Sea ecological system (such as the endangered Southern Resident orcas) and advance robust and creative strategies and action plans that will affect real change. This is a full-time position, executed through a 4-day work week totalling 34 hours, and can be remote or in-person from the Vancouver office location. Details and salary are included in the job posting at the link in bio! Know someone who might be right for this opportunity? Please share! https://lnkd.in/gHvXcfAk

Did you catch our webinar? If not you can replay it here, and also check out our Ocean Noise Toolkit, a great resource to help guide feedback for the public consultation period of Canada’s ocean noise strategy. Big thank you to our panelists and everyone who attended!

👀 Check out our Impact Report to see what we’ve been up to! It highlights many of GSA’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year, including our role in permanently ending the 15 open-net pen fish farms in Discovery Islands; initiating legal action against the federal government due to the adverse impacts on orcas from the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project; and solidifying our commitment to cross-movement climate justice. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8j2PpBh

Join us to deepen your understanding of underwater noise pollution and its effects on marine ecosystems. Learn about current research and regulations happening in and around the Salish Sea! An exciting panel of speakers including Dr Kieran Cox, Fred DeNisco aka The Orca Man and Katherine Fedoroff will help us:  * Discover the sources and impacts of noise pollution: learn about various projects and activities happening in the Salish Sea region that contribute to underwater noise pollution and its impacts on marine life. * Learn about Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy: the good, the bad, and the ugly! Highlight ongoing research and conservation efforts: guest speakers will discuss a range of topics including how to improve government’s ability to support a more data-driven noise strategy, talk about latest findings from ongoing research, understanding the regulations in place, and how you can contribute to the solution. *Answer questions: at the end of the webinar, you will have the chance to ask the panel or GSA any questions and/or provide any insights or feedback you might have.  Date/Time: October 16th, 2024 at 6-7:30pm PDT Cost: Free! 🙂 Please help us spread the word! See you there! https://lnkd.in/gM4bNTkM

The Salish Sea is an estuarine system with twelve major rivers depositing freshwater reserves into sea. Similar to the vital process of veins transporting deoxygenated blood to the heart, for the heart to then filter and continue fundamental biological processes, rivers channel freshwater into the sea. This interplay of freshwater and saltwater helps a rich diversity of marine species and human communities to thrive. Did you know 3,400 species and 9 million people consider the Salish Sea their home? 🐋 37 are marine mammals,  🦢172 are marine birds,  🐟 253 are fish (including all 7 species of Pacific Salmon)  🦑 3000+ are marine invertebrate These rivers bring along with them the gift of life. The influx of the nutrients brought in by the freshwater stimulates growth of tiny phytoplankton plants which form the base of the entire food web. Many species of migratory birds and salmon use these oxygen-rich brackish estuarine waters to complete various stages of their life cycles. Salmon spawn in freshwater rivers and spend their early life stages in estuaries before transitioning into saltwater. At the end of their life cycle, they make their way back to the freshwater river to spawn. This momentous journey is supported by the rich habitat conditions provided by the estuarine characteristics of the Salish Sea With every ripple and reverberation from this water, the delicate balance of the marine food web is restored with the transfer of minerals and nutrients, oxygen and organic matter that helps in nutrient cycling. This region is also culturally significant for Indigenous peoples as it has provided food, medicine and a mode for transfer since time immemorial. This World Rivers’ Day, express our gratitude to the Salish Sea, recognizing its role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and providing immense support to the communities that depend on it. But we also remind ourselves of the work we must engage in to protect the lifelines of the earth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gc3DTKcX

"Working with volunteers was another highlight. Their passion and dedication are inspiring. Whether they were students like myself, marina workers, retirees, or residents who loved the water, each volunteer brought their unique perspective and energy to the team. Coordinating their efforts, ensuring they had the resources they needed, and seeing them engage with the public was incredibly rewarding. It reinforced the idea that community involvement is crucial in environmental conservation." Read more from our Dock Walker Megan in her blog: https://lnkd.in/gBXu3h34

"The researchers conclude that recovery is possible, but greater action must be taken right away to give the southern residents orcas (SRKW) a fighting chance." There is no possibility of recovery" for the SRKWs under existing conditions in their habitat. “The study lends urgency to calls by a coalition of environmental groups" - including GSA - "for the Canadian government to reverse its decision not to issue an emergency protection order for the whales, in the face of what may otherwise be inexorable decline.” Stay tuned for more ways you can take action with us and help! 

Enter the Explore the Salish Sea Prize raffle by July 25 for a chance at all 7 fabulous prize draws - check them out: Get your tickets here (starting at $20): https://lnkd.in/gAfHUkUa Every ticket purchased supports biodiversity protection, marine planning, boater education and communities in local waters. Good luck & thank you! (Chances are 1 in 3,050 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. Must be 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event Licence # 152203. #ExploreTheSalishSeaRaffle)

Our 2024 raffle has launched!  🎉  Every ticket purchased supports biodiversity protection, marine planning, boater education and communities in local waters. Plus, the prizes packages are INCREDIBLE! Buy a ticket today and help us protect local waters for future generations through education, advocacy, legal action and collective mobilization. Last-year we raised $24k. This year, we hope you can help us reach our fundraising goal of $30k. Get your tickets here, options are $20 each, 3 for $50 and 7 for $100 (Our 3 and 7 ticket bundles sell out FAST!): https://lnkd.in/gAfHUkUa Thank you and good luck! Deep gratitude to these sponsors who share our vision and have donated a prize: Western Canoe Kayak, Simply Sailing, Salt Legacy, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre, BC Ferries, WildPlay Element Parks Nanaimo, Earnest Ice Cream, Patagonia Vancouver Hullo Ferries The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Seaflora Skincare Gathering Place Salt Spring Coffee Vancouver Water Adventures The Wild Tribe Tacofino Chances are 1 in 3,050 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. Must be 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event Licence #152203. #ExploreTheSalishSeaRaffle

We are SO excited to announce the prizes for this year’s raffle - launching today! The 7 prize packs include adventures around the Salish Sea from sailing trips, to beachfront getaways, to gear like paddle boards - and WAY more than we can tell you about in this post! The sooner you enter, the more prizes you will be eligible to win, so it’s best to get your ticket today. There are almost $6k worth of prizes. Visit our Raffle website for all the details: https://lnkd.in/gAfHUkUa Every ticket purchased supports our core programs: biodiversity protection, marine planning, boater education and community and climate action support in our local waters. So it’s win-win! And please tell your friends, because this year, we’ve set an ambitious fundraising goal of $30k. With your help, we know we can reach it. Tickets Options $20 each 3 for $50 7 for $100 (Our 3 and 7 ticket bundles sell out FAST!) Tell us in the comments which prize you are destined for and good luck! Big thanks to Western Canoe Kayak Simply Sailing, Salt Legacy, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre BC Ferries, WildPlay Element Parks Nanaimo, Earnest Ice Cream Patagonia, Vancouver Hullo Ferries The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Seaflora Skincare Gathering Place Salt Spring Coffee Vancouver Water Adventures, and The Wild Tribe. Chances are 1 in 3,050 (total tickets for sale) to win a prize. Actual odds depend on number of tickets sold. Must be 19+ to play. BC Gaming Event Licence #152203. #ExploreTheSalishSeaRaffle