Working Toward a Sustainable Future: CCIRA 2020/2021 Report
Our 2020/2021 report highlights the ongoing efforts of Central Coast Nations to move from vision to concrete action.
Positive Solutions to the Salmon Crisis
Over the past year, CCIRA focused on immediate action to minimize the negative impacts of the salmon crisis on Central Coast communities and work towards restoring salmon populations.
Toward a Marine Protected Areas Network
The MPA Network will play an essential role in supporting Nations’ traditional marine management practices and cultural harvesting into the future.
Fisheries Management for the Future
The landmark Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement is a major step forward in co-governance and the future health of Central Coast fisheries.
Enhancing Emergency Response on the Central Coast
Over the past year, Central Coast Nations increased engagement with both federal and provincial government agencies in efforts to advance more effective marine response capabilities to protect coastal territories.
New Research Supports Protection for Biological Hotspots on Central Coast
Research from CCIRA and DFO scientists identifies key areas along the Central Coast that may be prime locations for marine protected areas (MPAs) given biodiversity and ecological features.
Central Coast Nations Aim to Create a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve
The Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv Nations have signed a begun a collaborative process to establish a new National Marine Conservation Reserve.
Coral Reef Discovery in the Central Coast a Major Find
With the recent discovery of cold-water corals in Finlayson Channel, Central Coast stewardship leaders have even more reason to protect the diverse web of wildlife through marine protected areas (MPAs).
Lessons in Co-governance: Ensuring FSC Access to Dungeness Crab
Drawing upon years of intensive research, surveys and multi-general knowledge, Central Coast First Nations say closures at key locations will maintain healthy crab populations.
A New Vision for Salmon Monitoring and Stewardship on the Central Coast
This new report outlines a framework for increased salmon monitoring and stewardship to support recovery and conservation of salmon along the Central Coast.
