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 Raincoast  Conservation  Foundation 

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About

"Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.  We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and grassroots activism to further our conservation objectives.   We call this approach ‘informed advocacy’.   As an evidence based, conservation science  organization (science ENGO), that operates a research lab, research field station and a research/sailing vessel, we are unique in Canada." - Raincoast Conservation Foundation

History

Founded in 1990, the Raincoast Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit research and public education organization. Their team of conservationists and scientists have worked on many flagship projects, with salmon allocations for grizzly bears and wildlife being a main focus. They have inspired millions of people with the diversity and beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest, as well as brought to their attention the threats to the forest. They are committed to protecting the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia

**Board of Directors

Jane Woodland - Chair

"Jane is a long-time advocate for B.C. wilderness protection.  She has organized and facilitated many B.C. wilderness expeditions and fundraising programs.  She holds a B.F.A. in writing from the University of Victoria. Her summers are spent exploring Haida Gwaii.  Jane has been a board member since 2006."
Misty MacDuffee - Vice Chair

"Misty holds a BSc in biology and has been working on salmon conservation and management issues for the past 15 years with both government and NGOs.  Misty was a founding member of the Land Conservancy of BC and a current director of the Gulf Islands Alliance.  She has represented the conservation interests of feather, fur and fin on various management and recovery committees for the past 15 years."
Maureen Gordon - Director

"Maureen is a BC born and raised coastal advocate with a B.A. from the University of Victoria.  In addition to being a part-owner and marketing manager for Maple Leaf Adventures (a BC expedition cruise company) she is also a writer whose award-winning publications span the spectrum from essays and feature articles to poetry.  Travelling other parts of the world have convinced Maureen that BC’s natural heritage is significant on a global scale. She believes it is a rare and precious wealth that we have yet to significantly understand and appreciate."

Jeffery Young - Director


"Jeffery is a Senior Science and Policy Analyst with the David Suzuki Foundation. He has worked with DSF since 2005,  leads their salmon conservation projects, and helps with an ambitious effort to have Canadian’s right to a healthy environment enshrined in the constitution. Jeffery is from Calgary, where he worked for an aboriginal organization on a range of projects, from oil sands to Arctic oil & gas development. His graduate research focused on the causes of mortality in Pacific salmon as they migrate upstream to spawn."

Corey Peet - Director

"Corey is an aquaculture specialist with an MSc in Marine Conservation Ecology.  He assesses and influences sustainability standards for seafood production globally and domestically. His work for Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program helped shape US standards for aquaculture production. Corey’s master’s thesis examined the impacts of sea lice transfer from salmon farms on the health of juvenile wild salmon. He is a strong advocate for fisheries reform and salmon conservation."

Staff and Team Members

ADAMS, Megan - Hakar-Raincoast Lab

ARNOTT, Sherwin - Web & Communications

ARTELLE, Kyle - Hakai-Raincoast Lab

BRYAN, Heather - Research Scientist, Raincoast Wolf Project  

DARIMONT, Chris - Research Scientist Head, Hakai-Raincoast Lab

DIXON, Ross - Program & Policy Director

FALCONER, Brain - Marine Operations Program Coordinator

FOX, Caroline - Research Scientist, Marine Conservation Program

GENOVALI, Chris - Executive Director

GREGORY, Fred - Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

JARVELA ROSENBERGER, Adrianne - Marine Biologist, Donor Relations

MACDUFFE, Misty - Biologist & Coordinator Wild Salmon Program

PAQUET, Pual - Senior Scientist

ROGERS, Scott - Research Associate and Guide Outfitter Acquisitions

ROSENBERGER, Andrew - Marine Biologist, Wild Salmon Program

SERVICE, Christina - Hakai-Raincast Lab

WATERS, Lori - Science Outreach Communications

 
*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.
** all biographies and photos in this section came from http://www.raincoast.org/about-raincoast/board-members/