June has been a busy month at Fraser Riverkeeper. We’ve been to Mexico and back, and out on the water here in Vancouver. June news: Jack Johnson raffle and October concert, Gulf Waterkeeper news in our “Waterkeepers around the World” feature, more on our Stand Up for Pacific Salmon (SUPS) campaign, Waterkeeper Alliance conference in Mexico, comments on the proposed Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations, and this year’s MEC Paddlefest.
May 2010 – Issue 8
We’ve had a lot going on this month, and this newsletter covers it all! Read about our submission to CEC charging Canada with failure to enforce its environmental laws, how to help with the BP oil disaster, our comments on the Canadian Water Quality Regulations, our new Stand Up for Pacific Salmon (SUPS) campaign, Lauren Hornor’s appearance on NPR to discuss SUPS, the continuation of Alexandra Morton’s Get Out Migration and FRK joining her on Mother’s Day Weekend in Victoria, Canadian Waterkeeper’s submission of Bill C-9 comments, a write-up on our successful Earth Day Pegleg Bar cleanup, and a call-out for authors to join our new Reading Series.
April 2010 – Issue 7
In this issue: Earth Day celebration and 3rd Annual Pegleg Bar Cleanup in Chilliwack, Alexandra Morton’s Get Out Migration, the Fraser River’s ran on this year’s BC’s Endangered Rivers List, a write-up of our Reading Series launch on World Water Day, and a new URL for our new interactive map!
March 2010 – Issue 6
In this issue: World Water Day Reading Series launch at H2O Plus, Wild Salmon Circle Rallies at Olympic Games, Cohen Commission judicial inquiry and FRK’s participation, New IM Rivers Map project and Swim, Drink, Fish Guide, Pollution Hotline poster, and a special by Michael Chapman, “In Loving Memory of Jimmy Christoff.
February 2010 – Issue 5
In this issue: False Creek’s chemical contamination near Olympic Village, Board President Mark Mattson carrying Olympic torch, Rally during games to save wild salmon, and Fraser Riverkeeper’s new programs — expanded Pollution Hotline and IM Rivers project.
Winter 2009 – Issue 4
In this issue: Fraser Riverkeeper will be a participant in the judicial inquiry into missing summer wild salmon stock, and will provide evidence of municipal sewage in the river among salmon migration routes. Also are articles on False Creek Harbour Association, CTC-Germany initiative “Kanadaria”, H2O Plus, and recent events.
Summer 2009 – Issue 3
In this issue: Fraser Riverkeeper acquires a new boat, reports on the second annual Pegleg Bar cleanup and successful booth at the Vancouver Sun Sustainability Expo, discusses the Fraser River making the endangered rivers list, looks at OAG’s spring audit on fish, and much more.
Summer 2008 – Issue 2
In this issue: Fraser Riverkeeper comments on Metro Vancouver’s plans to continue to discharge sewage to local waters, concerns over gravel removal projects on the Fraser River and the very successful Fraser River clean-up at Peg Leg Bar.
Fall 2007 – Issue 1
In this issue: Fraser Riverkeeper Launches in BC!, Winning Back Canadian Waters, FR Helps Prosecute US Energy Company for Fisheries Act Violations.
