The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 How a salt marsh could be a secret weapon against sea level rise in B.C.’s Fraser delta https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-climate-salt-marsh-sea-level-rise-fraser-delta/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:00:52 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=19664 An often-underrated ecosystem supports millions of migratory birds, provides critical habitat for young salmon, absorbs carbon and plays an essential role in flood prevention. An ambitious project aims to draw on the power of the salt marsh, gradually raising its level to create a ‘living dike’ Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood In-Depth climate adaptation climate change floods fraser river Indigenous protected areas sea level rise water wildlife Boundary Bay Northern Harrier