Whoop whoop! It’s a headline we’ve all been hoping for: New calf spotted among Puget Sound’s critically endangered killer whales. Along with the story is the photo of our unexpected … Read more
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Meet the Superstar Habitat Steward™ of Franklin Park
Located in the neighborhood of Central Tacoma, Washington, Franklin Park serves its community well – there are numerous opportunities for recreation for children and adults, including a community garden. It … Read more
The Dangers of Dirty Coal for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
Whale watching off the coast in Puget Sound is one of the most spectacular and time-honored traditions in the Pacific Northwest. But the beauty of seeing some of the world’s … Read more
A Crucial Few Days to Help Orca and Speak Out Against Dirty Coal
Critically endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest rely on a diet almost exclusively of salmon that swim into the Puget Sound from fresh waters like the Columbia River. Sadly, the … Read more
Continuing the Fight to Save Orcas in the Pacific Northwest
Today, less than 90 orcas live in Puget Sound. Known as Southern Resident Orcas, these cetaceans rely on salmon and other fish for their primary source of food. The population … Read more
Video: The Beautiful Life of Orcas
Yesterday a friend sent me this three minute video of orca whales traveling through a pass near Vancouver Island. It is so beautiful and such a rich glimpse into how orcas live, right along the … Read more
Orcas: How Science Debunked Superstition
From the depths of the briny blue abyss emerges a menacing Goliath—a colossus of the sea bent on revenge and destruction of the human race. Beware the open ocean for … Read more
Black Death: How Coal Exports Threaten Orcas
You can help orcas today by speaking up! Urge the Army Corps of Engineers to thoroughly review the risks from proposed coal export terminals in the Northwest. For more information on … Read more
Is Building in Floodplains a Good Idea?
“Where will we put the next million people moving to Puget Sound?” I was asked this question recently by a business lobbyist concerned that new floodplain protection requirements would make … Read more
Washington Activist Gives Orcas a Voice
What would orcas say about proposals to ship up to 150 million tons of coal per year on trains running along the Columbia River and Puget Sound through sensitive habitat? … Read more
