Join the Orca Salmon Alliance as we kick off the 15th annual Orca Month. This year’s theme “We Are Family” underscores the distinct connection between Southern Resident orca lives and human lives while recognizing the whales’ individual community, strong family bonds, and unique culture.
The virtual kick-off event is emceed by Alan Budwill of the Kent and Alan radio show, and includes:
- Presentations by Washington Representative Debra Lekanoff and California U.S. Representative Jared Huffman
- Narrated video footage of Southern Resident orcas
- Research webinar with Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research and Mike Ford of NOAA Fisheries
- Music
- Kid friendly videos
- Video series – Southern Resident Orca research updates
- Video series – Zoom Around the World with Orcas
