CONSERVATION;
- the keeping or protecting of something from change, loss, or damage;
- the preservation, management, and care of natural and cultural resources.
Pacific Northwest Expeditions understands the importance of taking good care of British Columbia’s spectacular coastal environment. We encourage low-impact activities on the water and on the land, and we support organizations that are working to protect the coastal environment that is so special to us.
By joining one of our tours, you are helping us to support the work of these not-for-profit conservation organizations, and we thank you for that.
Pacific Northwest Expeditions supports the following conservation organizations with financial contributions, by donating trips for fund raisers, or by work in kind.
JOHNSTONE STRAIT KILLER WHALE
INTERPRETIVE CENTRE SOCIETY
 The purpose of the Society is to encourage and support research and provide educational resources to further the knowledge of killer whale behaviour and biology and, more generally, to encourage marine research including other marine mammals, salmon, and other components of the marine environment. Since 2006 Brian Collen has been a director with the JSKWICS, and is currently serving as the Chairperson.
www.killerwhalecentre.org
B.C. WILD KILLER WHALE ADOPTION PROGRAM
 Many of our guests joining us on a Johnstone Strait tour, inquire into ways in which they can support wild killer whales.
By becoming a member of the British Columbia Wild Killer Whale Adoption Program you will be directly supporting continuing research which will lead to a better understanding of the whales, their place in the ocean ecosystem, and the conservation measures necessary to protect them.
The Killer Whale Adoption Program is hosted by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, a non-profit organization. All contributions from the program are donated towards various wild killer whale research projects. We encourage you to visit their website, check it out and get involved. www.killerwhale.org
Pacific Northwest Expeditions donates annually a portion of proceeds from all our Johnstone Strait Orca viewing trips to this worthy program.
BRITISH COLUMBIA CETACEAN SIGHTINGS NETWORK
 Pacific Northwest Expeditions guides have participated in this important marine mammal conservation program since it's inception. The BC Cetacean Sightings Network is a project of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre's Cetacean Research Lab. On all our sea kayak touring trips, you will be assisting to provide information into this on-going project. www.wildwhales.org
GEORGIA STRAIT ALLIANCE
 One group that we support is the Georgia Strait Alliance. Whether the issue is salmon farming, toxic pollution, endangered species or habitat loss, we see the Georgia Strait Alliance working hard and effectively, to create the kind of lasting changes that are needed to keep our coastal waters and wildlife healthy. That’s why our company is pleased to be part of the Georgia Strait Alliance’s Eco-Adventurers Program. www.georgiastrait.org
THE DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION
 Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas – oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change, clean energy, and the web of life - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature. www.davidsuzuki.org
THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (TLC)
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia is a charity, independent of Government, which works to protect plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth, by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. TLC also protects areas of scientific, historical, cultural, scenic or compatible recreational value. www.conservancy.bc.ca
NANAIMO AREA LAND TRUST
 A group of Nanaimo residents who came together to form a community land trust organization because of mutual concerns about the wholesale decimation of natural lands within the Nanaimo area. The land trust's dedicated staff and volunteers work to identify, preserve, and foster the stewardship of areas of natural beauty, valuable wildlife habitat and urban green space in the Nanaimo area. Gillian Butler has served on the board of directors since 1999. www.nalt.bc.ca
The following are local grassroots conservation organizations which we believe are very worthy of support.
 LIVING OCEANS SOCIETY
Living Oceans Society is a non-profit research and public education organization that promotes the need for a healthy ocean and healthy communities on Canada’s Pacific Coast. www.livingoceans.org
RAINCOAST RESEARCH
 Formed in 1982 by scientist Alexandra Morton. In 1984, Alexandra began a long-term study of killer whales in the Broughton Archipelago. When the first salmon farm moved into the archipelago in 1987, the sudden decline of killer whales in areas of intensive salmon farming activity led increasingly to research related to salmon farming and its impacts on the food chain upon which whales depend. www.raincoastresearch.org
Also visit the website www.callingfromthecoast.com to view short video documentaries by local independent film maker, Twyla Roscovich as she records the impacts of fish farming in the Broughton Archipelago.
 COASTAL ALLIANCE FOR AQUACULTURE REFORM
The Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CARR) is a coalition of environmental stewardship organizations that are working to promote safe and sustainable fish farming practices, protect wild salmon, coastal ecosystems and communities, and human health. Visit their website to learn more. www.farmedanddangerous.org
SAVEBCSALMON.CA
 A group of businesses, organizations and individuals who depend on wild salmon, that have come together under the threat posed to our livelihoods and our natural heritage by the disastrous mismanagement of fish farming in British Columbia waters.
www.savebcsalmon.ca
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