Why this matters
The orca population is small, endangered, and closely tied to the health of Chinook salmon runs across Puget Sound and connected waters.
Issues
Issues
Southern Resident orca recovery depends on salmon, cleaner water, habitat, and reduced vessel stress.
Take actionProblem detail
The brief frames the work around prey availability, contaminants, habitat pressure, and vessel impacts.
- More reliable salmon recovery indicators
- Cleaner water and reduced toxic runoff
- Better public understanding of vessel and habitat impacts
What winning looks like
The campaign should show measurable progress toward population stability, salmon recovery, and reduced ecological pressure.