by dewolfe001 | Apr 1, 2023 | Campaigns, Clayoquot Mining Ban, General News, Indigenous Solidarity
#IMPERIALNOMORE Tofino’s Josie Osborne was elected as MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim in 2020. As a long time resident of Tofino, she first moved here to work as a Fisheries Biologist for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and later as the Executive Director of...
by dewolfe001 | Mar 8, 2023 | Ancient Rainforest Protection, Campaigns, First Nations, General News, Indigenous Solidarity
Old Growth Forests Still Need Protection 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Clayoquot Sound blockades and protests against the logging of old growth forests. During that time of what is often referred to as the “War in the Woods”, Friends of Clayoquot Sound led...
by Erin DeWolfe | Feb 22, 2023 | Ancient Rainforest Protection, Campaigns, First Nations, General News
Organizers expect thousands of demonstrators at the Legislature next weekend. Join the Rally and come say “Hi!” to Friends of Clayoquot Sound! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1601044470356420 Today, and every day, we stand together in an...
by Erin DeWolfe | Jan 11, 2023 | Ancient Rainforest Protection, Campaigns, General News
The B.C. Government Needs to Step Up for Old Growth September 11th marked the 2nd anniversary of the British Columbia government’s release of the report of its Old-Growth Strategic Review (OGSR) panel, “A New Future for Old Forests”. The report recommended...
by Erin DeWolfe | Dec 20, 2022 | Ancient Rainforest Protection, Clayoquot Mining Ban, Climate Action Now, Defend Wild Salmon, General News, Indigenous Solidarity, Newsletter
The FOCS Winter Newsletter is here shedding light on the major issues in Clayoquot Sound and beyond as well as getting a glimpse of the work we have been doing over the last several months, including updates on our campaigns. Articles featured in the Winter Newsletter...
by Erin DeWolfe | Dec 10, 2022 | Campaigns, Defend Wild Salmon
Wild salmon are considered the backbone of the coast because they support coastal life in addition to humans including bears, wolves, orcas, and eagles while providing nutrients that fertilize the ancient rainforests of Pacific Northwest. At least 137 species are...
