Rights of the Salish Sea
The Salish Sea is a unique bioregion, with mountains, forests, rivers, wetlands, islands, shorelines, the sea, and all the living beings within. All are threatened by development, climate change, pollution, habitat and species loss, and more.
We are Community Rights San Juan Islands (CRSJI) and we are working to recognize the Rights of the Salish Sea:the right of the Salish Sea to exist, thrive, and regenerate. Rights of Nature is a legal framework to bridge ancient recognition of our human place in the web of life and our modern legal system, to shift our view of nature as property, to one that recognizes nature as rights bearing.
Events
CRSJI regularly holds and attends events to educate ourselves and the community about Rights of Nature. Discover upcoming events of interest here.
What We're Doing
CRSJI works to incorporate Rights of Nature language and thinking in our community and beyond through research and advocacy. Learn more about our work here.
The Rights of Nature Movement
The Rights of Nature movement is a global movement to advocate for the rights of nature, from the United States to Ecuador, and New Zealand to Bangladesh. Learn more here.