Bringing
Back Oregon's
Sea Otters
Latest Updates:
Release of Economic Impact Assessment
The Elakha Alliance is pleased to announce that an assessment of the potential economic impacts of returning of sea otters to Oregon is now available
Honoring Native American Heritage Day
November 25th is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. The Elakha Alliance is proud to honor the 4 Indigenous individuals that serve on our Board.
Elakha Alliance Guest Presenter – American Cetacean Society Oregon Chapter (11/12/2022)
Join Peter Hatch as represents the Elakha Alliance in the Virtual Speaker Series for the American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter in November. Peter Hatch of the
The Elakha Alliance was formed by tribal, nonprofit, and conservation leaders with a shared belief in a powerful vision: an Oregon coast 50 years from now where our children and grandchildren co-exist along with a thriving sea otter population and a robust and resilient marine ecosystem.
Our mission: To restore a healthy population of sea otters to the Oregon coast and to thereby make Oregon’s marine and coastal ecosystem more robust and resilient.
Restoring a
Legacy
Sea otters are part of a legacy of Oregon’s coastal tribes that was ripped away when sea otters were exterminated from Oregon as part of the 18th and 19th century fur trade. It’s long past time for a meaningful effort to undo that wrong.
A Thriving Marine Ecosystem
Sea otters are a keystone species whose restoration will promote the growth of kelp and help make Oregon’s marine ecosystem more resilient. A more resilient marine ecosystem will, in turn, help our coastal economy thrive.
The Science of Sea Otters
The Alliance is deeply committed to promoting and using the best available science to determine the feasibility and impacts of potential methods of restoring and protecting a healthy sea otter population in Oregon.
The Latest on Sea Otters
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We’re working to compile in one place a library of materials for students, interested individuals, and scientists who’re interested in learning more.
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