We were founded in Nanaimo, BC, in 1990 by a group of passionate citizens united by a concern for the Salish Sea, the wildlife it sustains, and the coastal communities we call home. Our vision is a Salish Sea teeming with life, where thriving and just communities live in balance with the environment.

Rooted in environmental justice and community action, we continue to uphold that legacy through bold, effective initiatives that address the diverse challenges facing the Salish Sea.

Our mission is to mobilize and support collective action to protect the Salish Sea region.

We do this through advocacy, outreach and education, legal action, policy change, and—most importantly—being active on the ground in communities to mobilize around our most pressing environmental and community needs.