Category Archives: Take Action

Watershed Watch joins over 600 leading scientists in protesting changes to Fisheries Act

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A blue ribbon grouping of 600 scientists is urging the federal government to leave the Fisheries Act unchanged. They state that alleged proposed changes to the act would “jeopardize many important fish stocks and the lakes, estuaries and rivers that …

The Last Day to Make Submissions to the Cohen Inquiry Through Their Website is Monday, October 3, 2011

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The final day to make submissions to the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River through the Commission’s website is October 3, 2011.  Submissions can be made through the Inquiry’s online submission form.  …

Innovative No Tankers poster campaign by Rethink Communications

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There are thousands of posters in downtown Vancouver, but a new batch created by Rethink Communications are really making a statement for Dogwood Initiative’s No Tankers campaign as a special environmentally friendly black ink simulates an oil spill and runs …

Open House and Webinar on Metro Vancouver’s Draft Drinking Water Management Plan

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Metro Vancouver is hosting the following events to allow people to comment on their Draft Drinking Water Management Plan.  Follow the link for access to the draft plan, background information and ways that you can provide comments and input.

Petition Calling for “Organic” Farmed Salmon to Meet Organic Standards

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The Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform has initiated the online petition “Organic” Farmed Salmon Must Meet Organic Standards.  Sign the petition and make sure your voice is heard on the proposed “organic” standard! The following is an overview of the …