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 Raincoast  Conservation  Foundation 

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"Founded in 1990, Raincoast Conservation in a non-profit research and public education organization. We work in partnership with scientists, First Nations, local communities and Non-governmental organizations to build support for decisions that protect marine and rainforest habitat on BC's central and north coasts." -  Mission Statement from Raincoast Conservation Society

 

Vision

 
Raincoat's vision for coastal British Columbia is "to protect the habitats and resources of umbrella species. We believe this approach will help ensure the survival of all species and ecological processes that exist at different scales" - Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Mandate

"Investigate. Inform. Inspire."

Investigate - to understand coastal species and processes
Inform - by bringing the science to communities and decision makers
Inspire - action to protect wildlife and their habitats

Research

With a research lab at the University of Victoria, a research field station on Denny Island, and a Canadian Coastguard certifies research vessel, Raincoast is fully equipped to perform outstanding research in numerous coastal operations.  They routinely collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, professors, and other professionals to create "high-quality peer reviewed publications".  
 
* this is NOT the official website for the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, merely a source of information, therefore I do not claim any of the information, photos, graphics, etc. on this website as my own.