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Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force Recommendations: Moving forward with recovery The grace, beauty and iconic nature of Southern Resident killer whales resonate with all of us around the Salish Sea, yet their declines are alarming. These orcas face multiple complex threats: lack of food, primarily salmon, disturbance and noise from vessel traffic and toxic contaminants, in addition to climate change and a growing population. Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, signed Executive Order 18-02: Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force in 2018. Through the executive order, state agencies were directed to implement immediate actions to benefit the whales. A task force was established to identify a long-term action plan for the recovery of the whales to ensure a healthy and sustained population for the future. The task force identified and wrote up 49 recommendations. I will share progress on implementation of the recommendations, including budget and policy implications and how some of the recommendations supported or lead to policy changes. This collective work and collaboration is critical for the whales and this talk will identify some key priorities to keep us moving toward recovery.
Session Title
Poster Session 2: The Salish Sea Food Web and Cycles of Life
Conference Track
SSE14: Posters
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2022 : Online)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE-posters-476
Start Date
26-4-2022 4:30 PM
End Date
26-4-2022 5:00 PM
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Text
Language
English
Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force Recommendations: Moving forward with recovery
Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force Recommendations: Moving forward with recovery The grace, beauty and iconic nature of Southern Resident killer whales resonate with all of us around the Salish Sea, yet their declines are alarming. These orcas face multiple complex threats: lack of food, primarily salmon, disturbance and noise from vessel traffic and toxic contaminants, in addition to climate change and a growing population. Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, signed Executive Order 18-02: Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery and Task Force in 2018. Through the executive order, state agencies were directed to implement immediate actions to benefit the whales. A task force was established to identify a long-term action plan for the recovery of the whales to ensure a healthy and sustained population for the future. The task force identified and wrote up 49 recommendations. I will share progress on implementation of the recommendations, including budget and policy implications and how some of the recommendations supported or lead to policy changes. This collective work and collaboration is critical for the whales and this talk will identify some key priorities to keep us moving toward recovery.
