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The Care and Conservation of Sea Otters: Heroes of Our Nearshore Ecosystems
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center 333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR, United StatesJoin MidCoast Watersheds Council for an inside look at the care and conservation of sea otters, with speaker Brittany Blades. Sea otters, often described as charismatic marine mammals, are more than just a cute face. Attend this free talk to discover why they are the heroes of our nearshore ecosystems! The plight of the sea […]
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FeaturedRestoring Oregon’s Coastal Balance: Bringing Sea Otters Back (Lincoln City, OR)
Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR, United StatesThe OCCC Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Williams Lecture Series. Briefly interrupted by the Pandemic, the annual series has brought thought-provoking speakers to Lincoln County for three decades. Join Chanel Hason, Director of Outreach and Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance, for an engaging presentation about the organization's efforts to restore […]
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FeaturedSWOCC Biology Lecture: Sea Otters in Oregon: Road to Return
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR, United StatesSouthwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm, for “Sea Otters in Oregon: Road to Return” with Kyle Motley, Coastal Community Coordinator, Elakha Alliance. This is a free event; all ages are welcome. Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room […]
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Nerd Nite Eugene
Drop Bear Brewery 2690 Willamette St., Eugene, OR, United StatesNerd Nite is a monthly presentation series held in nearly 100 cities globally during which several folks give fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines - while the audience drinks along! Katie Russell of the Elakha Alliance will be presenting on our efforts on March 13th in at Drop Bear Brewery in Eugene - we hope to […]
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Featured1970’s Oregon Sea Otter Translocation – What Happened?
Coos History Museum 1210 N Front Street, Coos Bay, OR, United StatesWhat happened to the 93 sea otters who were flown from Amchitka Island, Alaska, to Port Orford and Coos Bay for release into the ocean? Why were they brought to southern Oregon in the first place? And how did they, by 1981, all disappear? Bob Bailey, Board President of the Elakha Alliance, will tell the […]
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FeaturedCare & Stewardship: Art & Ecology Stewarding Oregon’s Coastline
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture 68467 Three Creek Road, Sisters, OR, United StatesJoin us for the first lecture in our 2025 Lecture Series Care & Stewardship: Art & Ecology Stewarding Oregon's Coastline with invited speakers Jane Bacchieri , Chanel Hason and Josie Iselin! RSVP HERE Date: April 24th Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture We are excited to host Jane Bacchieri and Chanel Hason […]
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FeaturedSWOCC Presentation: Sea Otters: Once More on Our Shores?
SWOCC - Curry Campus 96082 Lone Rnch Pkwy, Brookings, OR, United StatesSouthwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (New Time!) for: Sea Otters: Once More on Our Shores? This is a free program sponsored by the Friends of Curry Campus and will be held in the Community Room on Southwestern’s Curry Campus, 96082 […]
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Wildlife Wonders Summer Speaker Series: Sea Otters
Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center (ELC) 19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR, United StatesJoin the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for a series of presentations that explore wetlands, wildlife, and both current and historical human-wildlife interactions provided by professionals and experts in their fields. There is a $10 suggested donation to cover costs. On Thursday July 24th, from 12pm-1pm, join Chanel Hason, Director of Outreach and […]
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FeaturedHodgepodge Educational Talk Series: Sea Otters
Hodgepodge Books and Taproom 158 E 14th Ave, Eugene, OR, United StatesJoin Elakha Alliance’s Katie Russell in Eugene at Hodgepodge Books & Taps for an engaging, educational evening all about Oregon’s beloved otters. 🦦 Learn fascinating facts about sea otters, discover the vital role kelp forests play in coastal health, and get tips on how to tell the difference between sea otters and river otters. Whether […]
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Salem Talks Science Pub: Bringing Sea Otters Back to Oregon
Venti's Cafe 325 Court St. NE, Salem, OR, United StatesChanel Hason is a marine biologist, environmental educator, and passionate ocean advocate serving as the Director of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance. With a background that includes working with sea otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, conducting marine research on the Great Barrier Reef, and educating communities about the wonders of the […]
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FeaturedEugene Environmental Film Festival: Ocean Conservation Day
Art House 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, United StatesThe Eugene Environmental Film Festival believes in creating space and a platform to address and bring light to critical issues facing our planet. We support the work being done at local and global levels and share a deep connection and responsibility to protect the environment and work in solidarity with others in the struggle for […]
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Featured2025 Elakha Alliance Science Symposium (presented virtually)
All are welcome to join the 2025 Elakha Alliance Science Symposium presented virtually on Monday October 27th, 9:00am-3:00pm PST. Registration is required to attend the live presentations and to ask the speakers questions. Our focus this year are the “Restoring Balance: Sea Otter Conservation Lessons & Updates.” We’ve chosen the theme to coincide with the […]