Report on the State of the Animal

A project in Vancouver, Canada by National Observer
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Stories of hope and drama are quietly taking place in remote wilderness areas. We'll bring them home to you.
Backers: 257
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69 CAD

Funded: $17,825 CAD of $15,000 CAD
Dates: Apr 5th -> Apr 30th (25 days)
Project By: National Observer
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2018 has been a record-breaking year for journalism Kickstarters (though only about 1 in 5 actually get funded)

November 5th - via: niemanlab.org
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FUNDED! Now, for the stretch goal! Mount Polley disaster-salmon report

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, FUNDED, thanks to you.  Thank you thank you thank you!!! Now onto the stretch goal!  4 1/2 days still remain in the campaign.  So, here it is: If we can bring in another $5,000, we'll produce a powerful piece of journalism on how the... (Read More)

Final stretch! 90% funded and 5 days to go.

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hola again, backers! Thanks to YOU, we're now very close to meeting our goal. That's fantastic news and it's making me and everyone at the office smile uncontrollably.  Here's a not-so-secret bit of news: our star reporter Elizabeth McSheffrey will... (Read More)

Grreeeat weekend! 70% there. And did you hear about the humpback whales?

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hola again, backers! It's Jorge Amigo again, and I'll start with the great news: 4 days ago I wrote that this project was 45% funded, and asked you to help us push it to 50% over the Easter long-weekend.  Well... I opened my laptop this morning to... (Read More)

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April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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