Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Implementation of a whale alert system to reduce vessel disturbance and strike risk to southern resident killer whales

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$400,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 19, 2019 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

To expand the capabilities of a whale tracking and reporting system that alerts vessels when the Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) and other whales are present in a given area.

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Mariners and vessels owner/operators implement operational measures to reduce impacts on whales

Location:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6G 3E2

Reference Number:

217-2019-2020-Q2-00681

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119282119

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59034

Program:

Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic is to provide federal funding to facilitate projects and activities that mitigate the impacts of navigation on the marine environment.

Coverage:

National