by German Ocampo | Dec 20, 2021 | Climate Action Now, General News
Scientists estimate that 50% of Earth should be in protected areas and climate stabilization areas to maintain the planet’s climate regulating capacity to keep global temperatures from rising above the global target of 1.5 degree Celsius. At present, only 15% of the...
by German Ocampo | Nov 28, 2021 | Ancient Rainforest Protection, Climate Action Now, General News
Adapted from an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from 200 environmental and social justice groups, including Friends of Clayoquot Sound. The recent election underscored many issues of critical importance to people in Canada, including the urgency of...
by Erin DeWolfe | Nov 16, 2021 | Campaigns, Defend Wild Salmon, General News
Photo Credit: Douglas Ludwig Salmon farming corporations have submitted 12 applications — including 5 from Cermaq in Clayoquot Sound — to increase production and profits. The corporations are looking to do this through a combination of increasing the size or number of...
by German Ocampo | Oct 15, 2021 | Clayoquot Salmon Festival, General News
Salmon play an integral role for coastal livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems on the west coast. And they lead incredible lives, starting in freshwater then migrating to the ocean. Celebrating the backbone of the west coast is what inspires Friends of Clayoquot Sound...
by German Ocampo | Oct 4, 2021 | General News
Friends of Clayoquot Sound accompanied Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation members of the Masso family who gathered supporters to call on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take accountability for vacationing in Tofino within Tla-oqui-aht territory instead of attending...
by German Ocampo | Aug 5, 2021 | General News
As climate catastrophes continue around us, Old Growth Collective-Effort for Sustainability and Friends of Clayoquot Sound released an artistic project in solidarity with Fairy Creek Blockade and the Rainforest Flying Squad. “WAKE OF MOTION: MOVE FOR THE TREES”...
