Georgia Strait Alliance

And that’s a wrap! Our team had an incredibly busy Ocean Week, attending events across the Salish Sea in Victoria, Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and even in Ottawa! From Film Screenings to Poetry Nights to Festivals, we engaged with hundreds of people, inspired action, and raised awareness about marine protection and conservation throughout the Salish Sea. …

A celebration of leadership, generosity, and the people strengthening communities across British Columbia. It was a privilege for Georgia Strait Alliance Executive Director Beatrice Frank to join the remarkable changemakers recognized through the 2026 BC Achievement Community Awards. One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to connect with recipients during the pr...

There are moments in conservation work when science, policy, and lived experience of the ocean begin to align in uncomfortable clarity. This is one of those moments. Across Canada’s three coasts, people share the same ocean with whales—often without seeing them, but always connected to them. In the Salish Sea, the North Atlantic, and Arctic …

We’re thrilled to have three Canada Summer Jobs hires join GSA for eight weeks this summer! Having this additional capacity means that we can be present in more communities to listen, learn, and amplify the concerns and solutions that emerge from within the diverse communities connected to the Salish Sea. Jade Baird will be working …

What progress looks like—and why action, collaboration, and hope still matter As an organization dedicated to championing the health of the Salish Sea and all its species and communities, it can be difficult, sometimes heartbreaking, to witness these whales struggle for survival. Their story reminds us of the fragility of this inland ocean we love …