A large part of our work is sharing information that enables others to make informed decisions. From best practices to tools that track and share data, or educational activities, we hope our resources are of use to you as you live, work and play in the region.
These region-specific tools both aggregate and disseminate data, and provide educational opportunities.
Howe Sound Biosphere Terrestrial Atlas and tutorial
ArcGIS StoryMaps documenting the changes in the landscape over time. Click to view:
The interactive Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Reference Guide, produced by the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative,
The Marine Debris Reporting Form (Marine Stewardship Initiative) helps share photos and track the location. Download this resource guide that is a comprehensive list for: reporting; disposal; data visualization/mapping; reference documents; marine debris; legal; local waste management plans; cleanup funding; relevant organizations/groups; education & advocacy.
Contribute to the iNaturalist Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region Project and help build a picture of the species in the area.
If you need some help identifying species, you can download the Seek app to your phone. Powered by AI and INaturalist, it identifies species and lets you upload directly to INaturalist where other users can agree or suggest another species. Take up challenges and collect badges as you go. For birds, the Merlin or eBird apps are also very useful.
Squamish Wildlife Connectivity Project Portal & Mapping Tool (Squamish Environment Society)
Marine Action Tracker (actions relation to Oceanwatch 2020 health of Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound)
Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound Conservation Map (David Suzuki Foundation)
Other Resources:
NEW! HSBRIS’ Best Practices Guideline for Marine Docks version 2.0 March 2025. A Consolidation of Current Regulations and Recommendations for Protecting the Marine Ecosystem - see our News Blog
Ocean Legacy Foundation - SCRD and Richmond Depots for Marine Debris - What We Accept - What We Do Not Accept
Sound Investment: Measuring the Return on Howe Sound’s Ecosystem Assets (David Suzuki Foundation)
I Found a Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessel - what to do chart
Poachers and Polluters (Province of BC, Report All Poachers and Polluters - RAPP)
Guide to Coastal and Ocean Protection Law in BC (West Coast Environmental Law)
Educational Resources
Webinar on Conserving Private Lands with Conservation Covenants - June 11th, 2025
Oceanwatch Átl’ḵa7tsem - Txwnéwu7ts Howe Sound Education Kit
Microplastics Community Science and Education Toolkit
Useful Documents
Natural Capital Assets - The Squamish River Estuary Report (Squamish River Watershed Society and Squamish Nation
Coastal Marine Strategy (Province of BC)
Watershed Security Strategy (Province of BC)
Old Growth Strategic Review (Province of BC)
Staying Safe Outdoors
We encourage connecting to nature but doing so in a way that keeps you, and the ecosystem, safe. The following resources may help in your planning.