Presentation Abstract
The endangered status of the southern resident killer whale population and the likelihood of further human growth and development around the Salish Sea both indicate that the population’s recovery will be a daunting, long-term challenge to Canadian and U.S. governments and First Nation Tribes. Communities and non-governmental organizations presently have, and will continue to have, a vital role to play in contributing to the collective effort to provide the whales a quieter, less disruptive Salish Sea to successfully forage, communicate, socialize and raise their calves. For this panel, presenters will describe some of the activities currently underway to reach the recreational boating community and provide the necessary information to be responsible stewards as we all have a role to play in orca recovery. Questions we want them to answer: · What needs is your program addressing? · Who is your intended audience and how do you effectively reach them? · How are you measuring the success/impact of people’s behavior change? Programs we will hear about: Green Boating, Friends of the San Juans Be Whale Wise / Whale Warning Flag, San Juan County Gulf Islands Sighting Network, SIMRES BC Cetacean Sightings Network’s Whale Report Alert System (WRAS)- Ocean Wise Give Them Space, The Whale Trail Share the Water, Orca Network
Session Title
Southern Resident Killer Whales Vessel Impacts & Foraging Success
Conference Track
SSE5: Southern Resident Killer Whales and Vessel Impacts
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-traditionals-249
Start Date
27-4-2022 11:30 AM
End Date
27-4-2022 1:00 PM
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
The Variety and Value of Grassroots, Ground-up Recovery Efforts
The endangered status of the southern resident killer whale population and the likelihood of further human growth and development around the Salish Sea both indicate that the population’s recovery will be a daunting, long-term challenge to Canadian and U.S. governments and First Nation Tribes. Communities and non-governmental organizations presently have, and will continue to have, a vital role to play in contributing to the collective effort to provide the whales a quieter, less disruptive Salish Sea to successfully forage, communicate, socialize and raise their calves. For this panel, presenters will describe some of the activities currently underway to reach the recreational boating community and provide the necessary information to be responsible stewards as we all have a role to play in orca recovery. Questions we want them to answer: · What needs is your program addressing? · Who is your intended audience and how do you effectively reach them? · How are you measuring the success/impact of people’s behavior change? Programs we will hear about: Green Boating, Friends of the San Juans Be Whale Wise / Whale Warning Flag, San Juan County Gulf Islands Sighting Network, SIMRES BC Cetacean Sightings Network’s Whale Report Alert System (WRAS)- Ocean Wise Give Them Space, The Whale Trail Share the Water, Orca Network
