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.
The Case for Investment report highlights the significant benefits of the Coastal Guardian Watchmen, and the importance of multi-year funding to ensure they can do their jobs effectively into the future.
As she navigates a world of politics, Clea Schooner says she looks to her cultural values and greatest teachers to ground her and guide the way.
In this article, CEO Christine Smith-Martin and Heiltsuk Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett say rebuilding fish populations and embracing fisheries co-governance is an important step toward reconciliation.
For Kitasoo/Xai’xais and other First Nations along the North and Central Coast, carbon credits for conservation in the Great Bear Rainforest supports a range of stewardship and economic efforts.