Our History

For a comprehensive history of the evolution of Friends of Clayoquot Sound as an organization, check out our bio on Wikipedia.

Below are some of the milestones and significant successes in the history of FOCS and our ongoing mission to protect Clayoquot Sound from industrial exploitation:

2014

FOCS supports Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in their opposition to Fandora gold mine. Imperial Metals backs down from exploratory drilling this year.

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2012 – 2013

FOCS and allied groups get Iisaak to back out of logging in two intact areas.

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2005 – 2008

FOCS and allied groups pressure Interfor, Coulson and BC Timber Sales to prevent logging in five intact valleys.

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2006

FOCS and five other groups working to protect Clayoquot’s intact valleys form Clayoquot Sound Steering Committee, later renamed Clayoquot Sound Conservation Alliance. Discussions continue with First Nations about protecting intact valleys via conservation investment.

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2004

FOCS wins 5-year moratorium on logging in large intact valleys of Sydney and Pretty Girl from Interfor.

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2001

FOCS joins other BC groups in forming the Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform (CAAR) and engages in a market campaign against buying farmed salmon.

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And no doubt more to come!

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