COMMUNITY CALENDAR

April 15

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Dungeness Crab Megalopae Surveys (Volunteer)

April 15

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Dungeness Crab Megalopae Surveys (Volunteer)

April 15

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Dungeness Crab Megalopae Surveys (Volunteer)

April 15

All day

Dungeness Crab Megalopae Surveys (Volunteer)

April 15

All day

Dungeness Crab Megalopae Surveys (Volunteer)

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September 15

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World Cleanup Day

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Latest Past Events

September 15

World Cleanup Day

August 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

MSI Community Conservation Corner

Squamish Estuary Squamish

August 2 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

ORCA Festival

Milton Wong Plaza 1650 Manitoba St, Vancouver

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Meet our new Project Director Ellika (she/her)!

Meet our new Project Director Ellika (she/her)!

Ellika grew up exploring the forests and coastlines of Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound. Her connection to the land led her to pursue a degree in Geography, Environment and Sustainability. She has worked for several environmental non-profits and is excited to bring her passion and experience to the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative!

When she’s not at her desk, you’re likely to find Ellika trail running, backcountry skiing, or foraging in the mountains surrounding Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound.

We are thrilled to welcome her to the MSI team!🎉🐳

📢 Want to help inform cleanup efforts in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound this fall?

By reporting marine debris sightings you can help us make sure cleanups are targeted where they are needed most!

Click the link in our bio or follow the QR code in this post to check out our updated reporting tool.

Keen to help out more? The MSI is seeking marine debris data from specific data-poor stretches of coastline within Howe Sound.

If you're out on the water this August and want to get more involved, please reach out to
marinedebriscoordinator@gmail.com for more information! 🐳

We’re making waves at @orcafestival on August 2n

We’re making waves at @orcafestival on August 2nd!

Rooted in Ocean Conservation, Reform, Climate Optimism, and Action, ORCA Festival is your chance to SHOP local + sustainable, SUPPORT environmental organizations, and CONNECT with our community to envision our climate future.

#vanorcafestival

Come down to Milton Wong Plaza (650 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC) from 11am-4pm to support and get involved with the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative!

Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at Junct

Thank you to all who stopped by our booth at Junction Park last week. We enjoyed chatting about our ongoing projects and playing Ecosystem Jenga with @squamishwatershed ✨

Also, meet our newest team member Rebecca (center)! She is joining the team as the Marine Debris Coordinator through the Ocean Wise Ocean Pathways Program. Rebecca is managing our marine debris reporting tool and leading multiple cleanups around Átl’ḵa7tsem. We are so happy to welcome Rebecca to our team!

Stay tuned for our events this summer by checking out our Community Calendar 🗓 ! Link in Bio 📍

Photo credit 📸 : Silvi Cafarella

👀 Curious about what MSI and the @howesoundbios

👀 Curious about what MSI and the @howesoundbiosphere have been up to?

We are excited to be partnering with @squamishwatershed to participate in the @squamishconservationcorner!

Join us at Junction Park on July 18th in Downtown Squamish to learn all about our projects and meet the new team members 🌊⛰️

Hope to see you there!

Last weekend, Nolan, Erica, and Melany conducted a

Last weekend, Nolan, Erica, and Melany conducted a Dungeness crab light trap survey with Briony, one of our volunteers.

Nolan is returning to the MSI team as the Indigenous Research Coordinator and Erica is our Governance and Monitoring Lead.

The last couple of weeks we've observed thousands of dungeness crab megalopae 🦀 🦀!

We are so grateful to our wonderful team of volunteers!

📢Job Alert! 🌊 We are seeking a full-time Pr

📢Job Alert! 🌊

We are seeking a full-time Project Director! Come join our team as a fearless leader!

As Project Director, you will lead a passionate team and community that are working to protect ocean and community health in Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound through the creation of decision-support tools, research and monitoring, and engagement and education.

If you're interested in making a difference and working with a dedicated team, apply now!

Please submit a cover letter and resume to marinestewardshipinitiative@gmail.com, to the attention of Ruth Simons.

Deadline to apply: 5pm on Friday June 30th 2023.

See link in bio for full details!
Please share!

Art credit: @art_by_di
#jobopportunity #HoweSound #howesoundbiosphere #applynow

Are you at the #coastalzonecanadaconference? Come

Are you at the #coastalzonecanadaconference? Come stop by our booth and say hello 👋🏻 to Courtney and Melany! We’re here until 3 pm!

#makeway @makeway_together #coastalzonecanada #howesoundbiosphere #howesound #atlka7tsem #seatosky
#marinstewardshipinitiative #marinestewardship #ENGO

In the spirit of this year's UNESCO World Ocean Da

In the spirit of this year's UNESCO World Ocean Day theme: Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing, we have created a project update package to highlight the collaborative initiatives that the Marine Stewardship Initiative has embarked upon over the past year.

We hope this update inspires you to protect our treasured region's ocean and communities!

Thank you to all the supporters and contributors!

We are excited to see what we can achieve this year! Thank you for all you do to protect ocean health and community access in this cherished region!

For full details see link in bio 🌊

#WOD2023
Art Credit: @art_by_di
@yearofthesalishsea
@worldoceanday

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