Coastal Guardians Protect Bears through Traditional Laws
Coastal Guardians have been involved in a range of research and conservation efforts to help protect bears throughout the Great Bear Rainforest.
Coastal Guardians have been involved in a range of research and conservation efforts to help protect bears throughout the Great Bear Rainforest.
With their dedicated presence on coastal waters, Coastal Guardians are advancing our collective understanding of whales and how best to protect them.
Guardians are often first responders in marine accidents and spills, filling in the gaps left by other government agencies that are too remote to respond quickly enough.
The Heiltsuk and other Coastal Guardians have been working to eradicate invasive green crabs for more than a decade.
Coastal Guardians conduct regular creekwalks to assess salmon populations and aid long-term restoration efforts.
Coastal Guardians are often first on the scene to respond to whales in distress, whether entangled in discarded fishing gear or beached on the rocky shoreline.
Data collected by Guardians on the Central Coast led to collaborative efforts to increase access to Dungeness crab, an important cultural and food fishery for those Nations.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen digitally capture records of patrols using the Regional Monitoring System, clearly showing their dedicated presence throughout coastal territories.
Since 2010, Guardians have recorded 38,964 hours of patrols, all registered in their Regional Monitoring System.