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a tree growing next to a charred tree trunk

From post-wildfire forests to salmon streams to wetlands: Inspiring B.C. restoration stories

September 30, 2026

Whether it’s reopening waterways for wild salmon, replanting fire-ravaged forests or reconnecting wetlands, restoration of B.C. habitats that sustain wildlife and local economies is happening across the province. Here are just a few inspiring... Read More

Whether it’s reopening waterways for wild salmon, replanting fire-ravaged forests or reconnecting wetlands, restoration of B.C. habitats that sustain...
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Under and over water view of a kelp forest

With a little kelp from our friends: How Redd Fish is innovating marine restoration in BC’s Clayoquot Sound

September 29, 2026

“Kelp is an incredibly quick-growing species — giant kelp, in particular — but watching it is nuts! You plant it when it’s a millimeter and it takes off so quick,” enthuses Emily Fulton, marine... Read More

“Kelp is an incredibly quick-growing species — giant kelp, in particular — but watching it is nuts! You plant...
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WWF's panda mascot chasing Shaun Stephens-Whale, the fastest climber, up the stairs of BC Place's lower bowl.

Southern resident killer whales could be extinct in a lifetime. WWF-Canada’s Climb for Nature returns to BC Place to help wildlife from coast to coast to coast

August 4, 2026

The WWF Climb for Nature is coming back BC Place in Vancouver on October 24. Canada's only stadium climb raises funds to conserve wildlife in B.C. and throughout Canada. Read More

The WWF Climb for Nature is coming back BC Place in Vancouver on October 24. Canada's only stadium climb...
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An injured whale in the water photographed from above

LNG ship traffic in B.C. could dramatically increase whale deaths: study

May 25, 2023

“Unsustainable losses” of fin and humpback whales projected annually from ship strikes in Great Bear Sea when new terminals are fully operational in 2030 Victoria, B.C. — Shipping related to the Liquified Natural Gas... Read More

“Unsustainable losses” of fin and humpback whales projected annually from ship strikes in Great Bear Sea when new terminals...
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A selfie of Lindsay in South Africa with an elephant in the background.

Two Climbs, One Cause: This West Coaster’s love for nature is taking her from the top of Toronto to the stadium stairs of BC Place

April 25, 2025

"For the BC Place Climb for Nature, my goal is to bring people together — to spark conversations about conservation and inspire my local community to care more deeply about protecting the natural spaces... Read More

"For the BC Place Climb for Nature, my goal is to bring people together — to spark conversations about...
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On the left is a pink-purple five-petaled salmonberry flower surrounded by green leaves and on the right is a second image with the shiny red raspberry-like fruit of the same plant.

B.C.’s native plants: useful, beautiful and sometimes tasty!

September 26, 2023

This natural paradise spans five unique ecozones and is home to over 3,500 species of plants. if you live here, try growing these native trees and plants to help nature out. Read More

This natural paradise spans five unique ecozones and is home to over 3,500 species of plants. if you live...
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Shoreline and sea under a blue sky with a sailboat in the distance.

The critical need for a coastal marine strategy in B.C.

March 17, 2023

B.C. is one of the few coastal jurisdictions in North America that does not have a coastal marine strategy or law. Find out how you can help develop one. Read More

B.C. is one of the few coastal jurisdictions in North America that does not have a coastal marine strategy...
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Will 2019 bring the lifeline that Canada’s Endangered killer whales need?

December 13, 2018

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea where they are fighting for their lives, but we’re optimistic 2019 can be a turning point... Read More

This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea...
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For the love of salmon

February 17, 2018

Using sweat and muscle to rebuild salmon spawning grounds on Canada's west coast, supported by WWF's Restoration Fund Read More

Using sweat and muscle to rebuild salmon spawning grounds on Canada's west coast, supported by WWF's Restoration Fund
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MaPP: A foundation for future marine protected areas

May 14, 2015

Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2 of Canada’s Pacific Coast, stretching from Northern Vancouver Island to the Alaska border. Read More

Tthe recently completed Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) plan for BC’s coast sets out recommendations to sustainably manage 102,000 km2...
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MaPP: The long view across a great big sea

April 29, 2015

The Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) recognizes first and foremost that the health of the marine environment is the foundation for healthy communities and economies. Read More

The Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) recognizes first and foremost that the health of the marine environment is the foundation...
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Finding the spirit of the Great Bear

March 24, 2015

Filmmakers Jeff and Sue Turner, along with daughter Chelsea and their son Logan, follow the trials and tribulations of a spirit bear mom and two cubs in the Great Bear Rainforest as she tries... Read More

Filmmakers Jeff and Sue Turner, along with daughter Chelsea and their son Logan, follow the trials and tribulations of...
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