Alicia Elgert
@aliciaelgert.bsky.social
Living for ecology, biodiversity, and Indigenous sovereignty • Conservation Campaigner @CPAWSbc • Thoughts are my own
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West Coast Lawyer Michael Bissonnette recently appeared on Radio Sydney to talk about the rapid decline of salt marshes like the Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh in Sidney, BC, the legal and policy gaps that have led to this decline, and how the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy can help turn things around.
Michael Bissonnette - S5E10
This week's guest is Michael Bissonnette of the non-profit group West Coast Environmental Law. The conversation in this episode focuses on the legal issues surrounding land ownership at the edge of th
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August 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
West Coast Lawyer Michael Bissonnette recently appeared on Radio Sydney to talk about the rapid decline of salt marshes like the Mermaid Creek Salt Marsh in Sidney, BC, the legal and policy gaps that have led to this decline, and how the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy can help turn things around.
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
Without legislation to support it, the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy is at risk of becoming yet another well-intentioned plan that never reaches its full potential.
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Take action today: send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES to a coastal law at the UBCM 2025 Convention⤵ #bcpoli
Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
September 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
The Union for BC Municipalities has begun and we need your help to get our resolution endorsed.
The #CoastalMarineStrategy is a plan to better protect and manage the coast, but it needs legislation to succeed.
Send a letter to your local government now! 💌
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Our coastal ecosystems are disappearing and our response is hindered. Thank you to WCEL for creating this case study to help inform a future #bccoastalmarinestrategy that protects our shorelines!
@seachangemarine.bsky.social @wwfcanada.org @cpawsbc.bsky.social
@seachangemarine.bsky.social @wwfcanada.org @cpawsbc.bsky.social
Coastal habitats and salt marshes like Mermaid Creek in Sidney, BC are disappearing fast. Our case study reveals how current provincial coastal management is failing our ecosystems. We then suggest solutions that the Province can carry out under the BC #CoastalMarineStrategy. #bcpoli
July 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our coastal ecosystems are disappearing and our response is hindered. Thank you to WCEL for creating this case study to help inform a future #bccoastalmarinestrategy that protects our shorelines!
@seachangemarine.bsky.social @wwfcanada.org @cpawsbc.bsky.social
@seachangemarine.bsky.social @wwfcanada.org @cpawsbc.bsky.social
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Take action 📣 We need your help to encourage the BC Government to invest in the #CoastalMarineStrategy to ensure its timely implementation. Send a letter and let them know it's important to invest in the wellbeing of coastal ecosystems & the communities that depend on them. Submissions due June 20!
Standing Up for the Coast means Funding the Coast! | BlueprintForTheCoast
Send a letter to the BC Government and let them know it's important to invest in the well-being of coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
blueprintforthecoast.ca
June 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Take action 📣 We need your help to encourage the BC Government to invest in the #CoastalMarineStrategy to ensure its timely implementation. Send a letter and let them know it's important to invest in the wellbeing of coastal ecosystems & the communities that depend on them. Submissions due June 20!
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Have you read our latest blog? We whipped up five case studies that outline how the #BC #coastalmarinestrategy plans to address your top #ocean related concerns like hardened shorelines, derelict vessels, and more. ⛵
blueprintforthecoast.ca/resources/5-...
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5 Case Studies to Understand How BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy can Resolve Top Ocean-Related Concerns | BlueprintForTheCoast
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June 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Have you read our latest blog? We whipped up five case studies that outline how the #BC #coastalmarinestrategy plans to address your top #ocean related concerns like hardened shorelines, derelict vessels, and more. ⛵
blueprintforthecoast.ca/resources/5-...
blueprintforthecoast.ca/resources/5-...
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Hi, @bsky.app! We’re excited to introduce you to our campaign, Blueprint for the Coast.
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
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In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
March 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Hi, @bsky.app! We’re excited to introduce you to our campaign, Blueprint for the Coast.
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
In 2024, BC released its 1st #coastalmarinestrategy - a 20yr vision to better protect & manage the #coast.
Now, let’s ensure this strategy is implemented, resourced, & enshrined in law.
Photo: Alicia Elgert
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Turning the BC Coastal Marine Strategy into law requires legal research, work with Indigenous partners, and negotiations with governments—and we're committed to using our unique expertise to protect the coast we hold dear. Donate today and support lasting legal protections: wcel.org/carefortheco...
March 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Turning the BC Coastal Marine Strategy into law requires legal research, work with Indigenous partners, and negotiations with governments—and we're committed to using our unique expertise to protect the coast we hold dear. Donate today and support lasting legal protections: wcel.org/carefortheco...
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Join us and @cpawsbc.bsky.social to talk about BC's Coastal Marine Strategy! Learn more about the goals, actions and priorities and share your thoughts, March 1 on Galiano.
A lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
This is an all-ages event, there will be an activities table for families.
A lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
This is an all-ages event, there will be an activities table for families.
Coastal Marine Strategy Workshop
Join us for a session around discussions to protect BC's coastal and marine waters.
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February 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Join us and @cpawsbc.bsky.social to talk about BC's Coastal Marine Strategy! Learn more about the goals, actions and priorities and share your thoughts, March 1 on Galiano.
A lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
This is an all-ages event, there will be an activities table for families.
A lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
This is an all-ages event, there will be an activities table for families.
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Why Southern Resident killer whales need emergency protection: Why the #endangered Southern Residents need emergency protection: Preventing #extinction requires bold action. Will the Government act before it’s too late? #orcas
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Why Southern Resident killer whales need emergency protection | Raincoast
Preventing extinction requires bold action. Will the Government act before it’s too late?
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February 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Why Southern Resident killer whales need emergency protection: Why the #endangered Southern Residents need emergency protection: Preventing #extinction requires bold action. Will the Government act before it’s too late? #orcas
www.raincoast.org/2025/02/sout...
www.raincoast.org/2025/02/sout...
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Coastal First Nations and UVic's Environmental Law Centre released an updated, user-friendly field guide to environmental laws. This resource helps Guardians navigate colonial legal systems while upholding Indigenous stewardship laws.
📌 Learn more: coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/en...
📌 Learn more: coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/en...
Environmental Laws: A Field Guide for BC’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii
CSN and the UVic Environmental Law Centre release a new user-friendly Field Guide for use by Coastal Guardians.
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February 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Coastal First Nations and UVic's Environmental Law Centre released an updated, user-friendly field guide to environmental laws. This resource helps Guardians navigate colonial legal systems while upholding Indigenous stewardship laws.
📌 Learn more: coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/en...
📌 Learn more: coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/en...
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Saanich and Langford recently voted to support enshrining the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 What does this mean for other BC communities and the future of a healthy BC coast and blue economy? Saanich resident and West Coast lawyer @erinrgray.bsky.social explains – watch below! #bcpoli
February 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Saanich and Langford recently voted to support enshrining the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 What does this mean for other BC communities and the future of a healthy BC coast and blue economy? Saanich resident and West Coast lawyer @erinrgray.bsky.social explains – watch below! #bcpoli
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District of Saanich and City of Langford have voted unanimously to push BC to enshrine the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 Healthy coasts are key to thriving communities and strong laws ensure lasting protection. More on the good news: www.wcel.org/media-releas... @cpawsbc.bsky.social #bcpoli
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
District of Saanich and City of Langford have voted unanimously to push BC to enshrine the #CoastalMarineStrategy into law 🎉 Healthy coasts are key to thriving communities and strong laws ensure lasting protection. More on the good news: www.wcel.org/media-releas... @cpawsbc.bsky.social #bcpoli
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"By supporting this call to enshrine the Coastal Marine Strategy into law, we are ensuring their voices, livelihoods and environments are protected for future generations," said Couns. Teale Phelps Bondaroff.
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Saanich, Langford push for Coastal Marine Strategy to become 'critical' law
'Strong laws are critical to long-lasting environmental protection,' says attorney
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February 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
"By supporting this call to enshrine the Coastal Marine Strategy into law, we are ensuring their voices, livelihoods and environments are protected for future generations," said Couns. Teale Phelps Bondaroff.
www.saanichnews.com/local-news/s...
www.saanichnews.com/local-news/s...
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From peregrine falcons to humpback whales, a new study finds a crucial first step to recover an endangered species is to stop known harms.
via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/endangered-s...
via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/endangered-s...
Just 8 of 422 species at risk of extinction are doing better: study | The Narwhal
A new study found a crucial first step to recover endangered species, is to stop the harm
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January 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
From peregrine falcons to humpback whales, a new study finds a crucial first step to recover an endangered species is to stop known harms.
via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/endangered-s...
via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social thenarwhal.ca/endangered-s...
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Six environmental groups are suing two federal ministers over a delay in issuing an emergency-order recommendation to protect B.C.’s endangered killer #whale population. www.biv.com/biv-rss-news... via @bivnews.bsky.social
Canada sued over delay in protecting endangered killer whales
An 'imminent threat' assessment in November 2024 set a ticking legal clock that requires two ministers to recommend an emergency order to Cabinet — but they have yet to do so.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Six environmental groups are suing two federal ministers over a delay in issuing an emergency-order recommendation to protect B.C.’s endangered killer #whale population. www.biv.com/biv-rss-news... via @bivnews.bsky.social
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Conservation groups are suing two federal ministers over a delay in protecting endangered orca whales, following the death of another newborn calf. via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
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Orcas ‘in crisis’: feds sued over lack of protections | The Narwhal
Conservation groups want a federal emergency order to protect endangered whales
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January 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Conservation groups are suing two federal ministers over a delay in protecting endangered orca whales, following the death of another newborn calf. via @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social
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"The window is not just closing for govt to act, BUT for these orcas." - WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina 🐋
With only 73 Southern Residents left, that’s why we're taking legal action to demand urgent protections for their critical habitat.
🗣️ Help #SaveThe73 today: ecojustice.ca/give-the-sou...
With only 73 Southern Residents left, that’s why we're taking legal action to demand urgent protections for their critical habitat.
🗣️ Help #SaveThe73 today: ecojustice.ca/give-the-sou...
January 29, 2025 at 2:40 AM
"The window is not just closing for govt to act, BUT for these orcas." - WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina 🐋
With only 73 Southern Residents left, that’s why we're taking legal action to demand urgent protections for their critical habitat.
🗣️ Help #SaveThe73 today: ecojustice.ca/give-the-sou...
With only 73 Southern Residents left, that’s why we're taking legal action to demand urgent protections for their critical habitat.
🗣️ Help #SaveThe73 today: ecojustice.ca/give-the-sou...
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Belly-rubbing Northern Resident killer #whales return to Howe Sound. Beach rubbing, when animals swim close to shore to rub their bellies on smooth pebbles, is thought to help scrape off dead skin and provide a massage-like feeling. www.coastreporter.net/local-news/b... via @coast_reporter
Belly-rubbing Northern Resident killer whales return to Howe Sound
The visiting Northern Resident killer whales include a new calf reported to belong to A88.
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January 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Belly-rubbing Northern Resident killer #whales return to Howe Sound. Beach rubbing, when animals swim close to shore to rub their bellies on smooth pebbles, is thought to help scrape off dead skin and provide a massage-like feeling. www.coastreporter.net/local-news/b... via @coast_reporter