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Read more about the article Discussion on First Nations Rights and Title from the Beach

Discussion on First Nations Rights and Title from the Beach

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:February 1, 2023
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

Recently, we’ve heard some beach arguments or discussions about the loss of campsites related to First Nations’ land and title rights. There are arguments or discussions about the public's right…

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Read more about the article The BC Marine Trails: Work, Benefits, Perks

The BC Marine Trails: Work, Benefits, Perks

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:November 17, 2022
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

Linking and Protecting the BC Coast Together Driven by a shared love for our coastline Join | DonateAdvocacyYour membership fees go a long way to supporting a volunteer-driven organization. Please…

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Read more about the article Gerald Island: Saving an Island Park and Protecting Native Species
Cameron on Gerald

Gerald Island: Saving an Island Park and Protecting Native Species

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:October 4, 2022
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Community/News & Press

Visit our Gerald Island storymap illustrated fall report and/or read a further account below of 2022 work. Gerald Island is within the traditional territory of the Snaw-naw-as First Nation. Gerald…

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Read more about the article Vargas Island

Vargas Island

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:July 14, 2022
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys

The Ahousaht Nation have indicated where paddlers can camp or stop on Vargas Island and other locations nearby. The fee set by this Nation are 15 dollars per day whether…

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Read more about the article First Nations and the BC Marine Trails
Haida Gwaii by Kathleen McKinnell

First Nations and the BC Marine Trails

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:January 19, 2022
  • Post category:Community/News & Press

The success of our marine trail network development along the coast depends on respectful engagements with First Nations guided by our First Nations Liaison, the First Nations Working Group, a…

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Read more about the article A Successful cleanup adventure
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A Successful cleanup adventure

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:December 28, 2020
  • Post category:Campaigns/Community/Partners
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Cleanup at Catala Island Arriving on the ‘Trashcraft’ we carefully navigated the 28-foot craft toward shore. It was 9:00pm and pitch black. Renny, a Rugged Coast Research Society (RCRS) director,…

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Read more about the article The $4000 Eagle

The $4000 Eagle

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:April 28, 2019
  • Post category:Coastal Journeys/Vancouver Island
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It was impossible to know for sure, but I would estimate about 300-400 Steller Sea Lions were out on the rocks. The squawking and scent were very intense. It can’t be emphasized enough, keep your distance.

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Read more about the article 10 lessons paddling to Alaska
Glacier by Susan Conrad

10 lessons paddling to Alaska

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:August 1, 2016
  • Post category:News & Press
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Susan Conrad shares her recipe of thoughts gained through a solo 66 day, 1,148 mile trip. Believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. Your passion should…

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Read more about the article North Brooks gets a sprucing up

North Brooks gets a sprucing up

  • Post author:Paul Grey
  • Post published:July 20, 2016
  • Post category:News & Press

Last year's cleanup removed 3.77 tonnes from the Restless Bight area at the south entrance to Kyuquot Sound. This year continued south from that same area, focusing on Side Bay, Heater Point and Crabapple Islets -- all popular kayaking areas in the remote Brooks Peninsula region of north Vancouver Island.

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