Environment

VIDEO: Pipedreams The Movie

Written by Neil Wright Monday, 14 February 2011 00:00

Flotsam & Jetsam Blog > Environment

In the fall of 2010, three kayakers paddled the length of B.C.'s pristine coast to connect and engage citizens about the risks posed by the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. Here's the trailer to their upcoming movie.

The Pipedreams Project from Ryan Vande on Vimeo.

Protect Canada's Wilderness

Written by Neil Wright Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:00

Flotsam & Jetsam Blog > Environment

Bigwild.org is a collaborative effort between outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op and conservation group CPAWS encouraging people involved in outdoor activities to get involved in the protection of the wild spaces in Canada. The say, Do something small to save something big.

Here's how to get involved:

Kayaker Rides Tsunami

Friday, 12 March 2010 00:00

When Jill K. Robinson launched her sea kayak in Half Moon Bay, California, she didn't realize that she was about to go nose-to-nose with the Chilean earthquake tsunami.

She wrote an essay online, "The Accidental Tsunami Rider," that nicely captures the feeling of planetary connection that comes with being in a sea kayak. It reminds me of why I was inspired to take up sea kayaking when I moved to the coast 15 years ago.