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SUMMARY:SWOCC Presentation: Sea Otters: Once More on Our Shores?
DESCRIPTION:Southwestern 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? \nThis 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 Lone Ranch Parkway (off Highway 101)\, Brookings. \nJoin Kyle Motley\, Coastal Community Coordinator with the Elakha Alliance\, for an in-depth exploration of sea otters\, their ecological role\, and their historical significance along the Oregon Coast. Kyle will share the fascinating history of these iconic marine mammals\, discuss the vital ecological functions they serve in coastal ecosystems\, and outline the considerations involved in their potential reintroduction to Oregon. This presentation highlights the intersection of science\, culture\, and community in restoring balance to our coastal waters. \nKyle has an extensive background working with endangered species\, threatened ecosystems\, stakeholder engagement\, and watershed restoration projects on private and public lands. He received his Master of Science degree in natural resources from the University of Vermont\, where he focused on forest ecology. He has worked on monitoring\, restoration\, and forestry projects with the United States Forest Service\, the National Park Service\, and several local government agencies around the country. Since moving to the south coast six years ago\, Kyle has worked with local non-profit groups to successfully implement habitat restoration projects focused on coho salmon and oak woodlands. He is excited to be able to use his stakeholder engagement and community outreach skills for the Elakha Alliance. \nExplore\, grow\, and create with the Friends of Curry Campus on the second Thursday of every month during the school year. Stay tuned for upcoming talks in our speaker series. For more information contact the Curry Campus at 541-813-1667.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/swocc-presentation-sea-otters-once-more-on-our-shores/
LOCATION:SWOCC – Curry Campus\, 96082 Lone Rnch Pkwy\, Brookings\, OR\, 97415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T180000
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SUMMARY:Care & Stewardship: Art & Ecology Stewarding Oregon's Coastline
DESCRIPTION:Join 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! \nRSVP HERE\nDate: April 24th \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture \nWe are excited to host Jane Bacchieri and Chanel Hason of the Elakha Alliance in conversation with Josie Iselin\, co-director of Above/Below. \nLecture Highlights: \n– Discover the Elakha Alliance’s mission to restore sea otters to Oregon’s coast and how art is central to fostering community-driven conservation efforts. Learn about innovative outreach projects such as the Sea Otter Art Silent Auction and interactive workshops merging art and science. \n– Journey into the underwater world with Josie Iselin as she unveils The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp\, a web-based book celebrating kelp forests and their vital role in marine ecosystems. Josie will also highlight the intersection between kelp forest health and sea otter restoration. \nExpect a lively dialogue among the speakers\, captivating visuals\, and an opportunity for robust Q&A. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required. \nFor ages 16 and older. Those under age 16 may attend accompanied by an adult. \nAbout the Speakers: \nJane Bacchieri (she/her)is the Executive Director of the Elakha Alliance\, a nonprofit working to restore sea otters to Oregon’s coast. With over 25 years of experience in natural resources management\, Jane previously led watershed planning and management teams for the City of Portland and served as a natural resources policy advisor for Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski. She has also worked with the National Policy Consensus Center at Portland State University and managed coastal and watershed programs for organizations like the National Park Service and South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Jane holds a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Vermont. \nChanel Hason serves as the Director of Outreach and Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance\, where she leads efforts to engage communities in restoring sea otters and enhancing marine ecosystems. Chanel’s diverse background includes marine biology\, animal husbandry\, environmental education\, and nonprofit management. She has conducted research on the Great Barrier Reef\, worked with sea and river otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, and developed environmental programs for Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment. Chanel earned her MS in Sustainability Education from Portland State University and volunteers with the Surfrider Foundation. Fun fact: Chanel was crowned 2013 Miss Scuba USA and represented the U.S. at the Miss Scuba International Pageant in Malaysia. \nJosie Iselin is a photographer\, author\, and designer specializing in the world of seaweeds and kelp. Her most recent work\, The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp\, is a web-based book celebrating kelp forests’ intricate ecosystems. As co-director of Above/Below\, Josie brings attention to the underwater forests that mirror terrestrial ones. She holds a BA in Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard and an MFA from San Francisco State University\, where she now teaches. Josie’s passion lies in synthesizing scientific stories through art\, encouraging thoughtfulness and stewardship of coastal ecosystems.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/care-stewardship-art-ecology-stewarding-oregons-coastline/
LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creek Road\, Sisters\, OR\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T180000
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SUMMARY:1970's Oregon Sea Otter Translocation - What Happened?
DESCRIPTION:What 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? \nBob Bailey\, Board President of the Elakha Alliance\, will tell the tale\, discuss what we can learn from the past\, and answer your questions at Coos History Museum’s First Tuesday Talk on April 1st\, 2025 from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/1970s-oregon-sea-otter-translocation-what-happened/
LOCATION:Coos History Museum\, 1210 N Front Street\, Coos Bay\, OR\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20250304T011414Z
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SUMMARY:Nerd Nite Eugene
DESCRIPTION:Nerd 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 see you there!
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/nerd-nite-eugene/
LOCATION:Drop Bear Brewery\, 2690 Willamette St.\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20250222T222215Z
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SUMMARY:SWOCC Biology Lecture: Sea Otters in Oregon: Road to Return
DESCRIPTION:Southwestern 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. \nCoos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room (room 184) on the Coos Campus\, 1988 Newmark Ave.\, Coos Bay. \nCurry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus\, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway\, Brookings. \nFor those not able to attend in person the lecture will be streamed live on the College’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@southwesternOR/streams. \nAbout the Lecture: \nJoin us for an in-depth exploration of sea otters\, their ecological role\, and their historical significance along the Oregon Coast. As the Coastal Community Coordinator for the Elakha Alliance\, Kyle Motley will share the fascinating history of these iconic marine mammals\, discuss the vital ecological functions they serve in coastal ecosystems\, and outline the considerations involved in their potential reintroduction to Oregon. This presentation highlights the intersection of science\, culture\, and community in restoring balance to our coastal waters. \nAbout the Presenter: \nKyle has an extensive background working with endangered species\, threatened ecosystems\, stakeholder engagement\, and watershed restoration projects on private and public lands. He received his Master of Science (MS) degree in natural resources from the University of Vermont\, where he focused on forest ecology. He has worked on monitoring\, restoration\, and forestry projects with the United States Forest Service\, the National Park Service\, and several local government agencies around the country. Since moving to the south coast six years ago\, Kyle has worked with local non-profit groups to successfully implement habitat restoration projects focused on coho salmon and oak woodlands. He is extremely excited to be able to use his stakeholder engagement and community outreach skills for the Elakha Alliance. \nFor more information about the lecture series contact Amy Burgess\, Assistant Professor of Biology at amy.burgess@socc.edu or 541-888-7496.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/swocc-biology-lecture-sea-otters-in-oregon-road-to-return/
LOCATION:Southwestern Oregon Community College\, 1988 Newmark Ave.\, Coos Bay\, OR\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250220T193000
DTSTAMP:20241126T170930Z
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SUMMARY:Restoring Oregon’s Coastal Balance: Bringing Sea Otters Back (Lincoln City\, OR)
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nJoin Chanel Hason\, Director of Outreach and Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance\, for an engaging presentation about the organization’s efforts to restore sea otters to the Oregon coast. Discover how these charismatic marine mammals are vital to the health of our coastal ecosystems\, the history behind their disappearance\, and the collaborative work being done to bring them back. Learn how you can support this critical conservation mission and help make a lasting impact on Oregon’s marine environment. \nSPEAKER: CHANEL HASON\nSPONSORS: OCCC FOUNDATION & LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER\nTHURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 20 • 6-7:30PM – FREE\n540 NE HWY. 101 • LINCOLN CITY
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/restoring-oregons-coastal-balance-bringing-sea-otters-back-lincoln-city-or/
LOCATION:Lincoln City Cultural Center\, 540 NE Hwy 101\, Lincoln City\, OR\, 97367\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20250203T224630Z
CREATED:20250128T155510Z
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SUMMARY:The Care and Conservation of Sea Otters: Heroes of Our Nearshore Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an inside look at the care and conservation of sea otters\,\nwith speaker Brittany Blades. Sea otters\, often described as charismatic marine mammals\, are\nmore than just a cute face. Attend this free talk to discover why they are the heroes of our\nnearshore ecosystems! The plight of the sea otter is an encouraging story about the recovery of a\nnear extinct species\, a journey that continues to this day. In Oregon\, sea otters have long been\nabsent from our shores as a result of centuries of intense hunting. The only places in Oregon\nwhere you are guaranteed to find one are the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Oregon Zoo. Learn\nhow Brittany Blades found herself immersed in a career caring for sea otters as well as getting\ninvolved with sea otter conservation efforts. Hear personal stories of hilarious sea otter antics and\ndiscover actions you can take to help sea otters in Oregon! \n\nTitle: The Care and Conservation of Sea Otters: Heroes of Our Nearshore Ecosystems\nTime: Thursday\, February 6\, 2025 | 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM\nLocation: Pacific Maritime Heritage Center\n333 SE Bay Blvd.\, Newport\, OR 97365\n\nZoom Registration: Click Here \nSpeaker: Brittany Blades\, Curator of Marine Mammals at Oregon Coast Aquarium\nBrittany is the Curator of Marine Mammals at Oregon Coast Aquarium. She has worked with sea\notters since 2008\, getting her start with an internship at Oregon Zoo where she was inspired to\nfocus on the care and conservation of sea otters and has now cared for sea otters at Oregon Coast\nAquarium since 2011. Brittany manages the care for sea otters as well as collecting Washington\nsea otter foraging data\, participating in the Washington Sea Otter Annual Census\, and collecting\ndata on sea otters in California. She has always called the Pacific Northwest home growing up in Washington and Oregon as a child and graduating from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s of science in biology. Brittany has now called the Oregon Coast home for 14 years and has recently taken the next the next step in sea otter conservation by becoming a board member for Elakha Alliance.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/the-care-and-conservation-of-sea-otters-heroes-of-our-nearshore-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Pacific Maritime Heritage Center\, 333 SE Bay Blvd.\, Newport\, OR\, 97365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T200000
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SUMMARY:Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Cape Perpetua Collaborative’s annual Land-Sea Symposium\, the capstone event of their organization’s calendar. This dynamic gathering brings together partner organizations\, artists\, scientists\, decision-makers\, and community members to explore pressing issues facing our coastal environment. Through engaging presentations and vibrant discussions\, attendees have the opportunity to delve into topics ranging from marine conservation to climate resilience and beyond. This event is free to attend but requires reservations via Eventbrite\, so be sure to secure your spot and join us for an inspiring day of learning and collaboration!\n\nSECURE FREE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/cape-perpetua-land-sea-symposium/
LOCATION:Yachats Commons\, 441 Hwy 101 N\, Yachats\, Oregon\, 97498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20250114T211454Z
CREATED:20250114T211100Z
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SUMMARY:Where Have All the Sea Otters Gone?
DESCRIPTION:Oregon once had a flourishing population of sea otters. Since about 1910\, we have had none. What happened? An overview of the history of the fur trade and local hunting in Oregon\, tracing the disappearance of our sea otters\, how it happened\, and who some of the major players were. \n\nWhere: Pine Grove Community House\n225 Laneda Ave\, Manzanita\, OR\nWhen: January 29th\, 2025\n5:30pm Doors\n6:00pm Presentation\nIn Partnership With: Nehalem Bay Watershed Council\, Nehalem Valley Historical Society\, North Coast Land Conservancy\, Elakha Alliance\, Oregon Shores\n\nPRESENTER: CAMERON LA FOLLETTE \nCameron is a coastal historian\, and the Executive Director ofOregon Coast Alliance\, a land use advocacy organization and the coastal affiliate of 1000Friends of Oregon. She is on the board of the Elakha Alliance\, whose mission is to return sea otters to Oregon.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/where-have-all-the-sea-otters-gone/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Community House\, 225 Laneda Ave\, Manzanita\, OR\, 97130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T193000
DTSTAMP:20241101T202002Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Sea Otter History Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join Elakha Alliance Board Member and historian\, Cameron La Follette\, as she presents to the Yaquina Birders and Naturalists group on Monday November 18th at 6:30pm. \nLocation:\nOSU Extension Office\, Lincoln County Office\n1211 SE Bay Blvd\nNewport\, OR
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/oregon-sea-otter-history-lecture/
LOCATION:OSU Extension\, Lincoln County Office\, 1221 SE Bay Blvd\, Newport\, OR\, 97365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241021T160000
DTSTAMP:20241015T174822Z
CREATED:20240918T163438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T174822Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Elakha Alliance Virtual Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the virtual 2024 Elakha Alliance Science Symposium on Monday October 21st\, 9:00am-4:00pm PST. The Symposium speakers hail from across the United States\, which will make for some unique conversations and perspectives. Registration is required to attend the live presentations. \nOur focus this year are the “ESA at 50: Successful Species Reintroductions.” The 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act is a major milestone in conservation history. Attending the symposium allows participants to be part of this historic moment\, celebrating progress while recognizing the work still needed to protect endangered species. Presenters will showcase successful reintroduction efforts\, offering valuable insights into the strategies\, challenges\, and innovations that have helped bring endangered species back from the brink of extinction. \nWe are asking participants to provide a $10 registration fee/donation\, which will help the Elakha Alliance continue our work towards ocean conservation in Oregon. If you’re a student looking to attend and the registration fee is a hinderance\, please email Info@ElakhaAlliance.org for sponsorship opportunities. \n9:00am: KEYNOTE: Lifting Baselines: Marine Mammal Recovery\, Ecological Function\, and the Consequences of Conservation Success | Joe Roman (Conservation Biologist and Author)\nThe Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act helped stop the decline of many species\, including humpback whales\, sea otters\, and gray seals. For the first time in generations\, biologists and policymakers are encountering recovering populations of ocean predators\, yet some people perceive these species as invaders and conflicts are increasing. Joe will discuss these hard-earned successes and recent research on the ecological function of whales in the ocean\, including enhancing primary productivity\, providing deep-sea habitats\, and playing a role in the carbon cycle. \n10:00am: A Snail’s Pace to Recovery: How Washington State reintroduced endangered pinto abalone to the southern Salish Sea | Katie Sowul (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)\nPinto abalone (Haliotis kamtschatkana)\, a key species in Washington State’s kelp forest ecosystems\, experienced a drastic\, 97% population decline even after the recreational fishery closure in 1994. Restoration efforts were critical to reversing this decline and reestablishing healthy populations in the region. To bolster the population\, the collaborative team collects abalone from the wild\, spawns them in the hatchery\, raises their young in captivity\, then outplants those offspring to the wild. To date\, the restoration program has outplanted over 55\,000 abalone to 37 sites – and new sites are being established every year. A majority of these sites now boast healthy\, genetically diverse aggregations of pinto abalone that are potentially creating offspring of their own. Though there is more work to be done\, the accomplishments made so far prove that restoring endangered species is not just a dream\, it is a reality. \n11:00am: How Sea Otters Helped Decreased Coastal Erosion in the Elkhorn Slough | Dr. M. Tim Tinker (Research Wildlife Biologist)\nResearch on sea otters and their role in protecting a California salt marsh made the cover article of Nature journal’s February 1\, 2024 issue\, called “Significant Otters.” This presentation will highlight how sea otters\, as apex predators\, positively impact coastal ecosystems by controlling populations of herbivores like sea urchins\, which feed on kelp. With healthier kelp forests\, the roots help stabilize the seabed\, reducing coastal erosion. This study provides significant evidence of the ecological role sea otters play in mitigating erosion and emphasizes the broader implications for conservation efforts\, which focus on restoring predator populations to promote ecosystem resilience. \n12:00pm-1:00pm: BREAK \n1:00pm: Northern California Condor Restoration Program: Cultural and Ecological Revitalization in the Pacific Northwest | Chris West (Northern California Condor Program Manager\, Yurok Tribe)\nChris will will talk about the history of condor conservation\, and he will also discuss continuing concerns about the place of condors in our modern world. Finally\, he will discuss modern methods of protection and management including a discussion of how lessons learned from condors might be applied to other conservation efforts. \n2:00pm: Emerging Lessons Learned from Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction | Kaitie Schneider (Defenders of Wildlife)\nGray wolves were one of the first species to be listed on the Endangered Species Act in 1974\, and nearly 50 years later\, Colorado officially began a historic operation to restore them to the southern Rockies. Together\, we will explore the early outcomes and critical lessons of the ongoing Colorado wolf reintroduction. Highlighting both the achievements and challenges faced\, we will re-trace the steps that led to the voter-mandated reintroduction\, what has made this effort so unique\, and where the program is headed. Attendees will gain insights into the practical considerations and strategies that have shaped the project’s progress\, as well as the broader implications that are already influencing future restoration efforts\, such as the recently approved State-led wolverine reintroduction. \n3:00pm: Onsite Advocacy for Grizzly Bear Reintroduction in the North Cascades | Bryan Vasquez (Woodland Park Zoo)\nIn the fall of 2023\, the public comment period for the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for grizzly bear reintroduction in the North Cascades was opened. This gave 45 days for the public to submit statements for their opinions and concerns for the reintroduction of grizzly bears.  As a part of our communication plan and support\, Woodland Park Zoo\, surveyed visiting guests about their questions\, concerns\, and overall support of reintroduction.  We learned what terminology worked best and reached most people\, and then incorporated that information into our campaign tactics like both onsite and virtually. With the Guest Engagement team focusing onsite\, we created materials and developed programming to initiate conversations around grizzly bears. A highlight of this efforts was the creation of a board game called Grizzly Quest that takes guests through a discussion about the benefits of grizzlies in the North Cascades. The game explores how humans can recreate safely around them\, specifics about the logistics of a reintroduction process for wildlife animals\, and the potential support given to surrounding communities and the growing bear population. The process used for the grizzly bear reintroduction has allowed us to plan advocacy and programming through our understanding of our guests concerns and questions. By creating a groundswell of educated members of the public\, Woodland Park Zoo was able to generate positive comments in support of grizzly bear recovery. \n \n\nPresenter Bios:\nJoe Roman (Vermont)\n \nJoe Roman is a conservation biologist\, marine ecologist\, and author most recently of Eat\, Poop\, Die: How Animals Make Our World. Winner of the 2012 Rachel Carson Environment Book Award for Listed: Dispatches from America’s Endangered Species Act\, Roman has written for the New York Times\, Science\, Audubon\, New Scientist\, and other publications. He has worked at Harvard University\, Duke University Marine Lab\, University of Iceland\, University of Havana\, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, and the University of Vermont\, where he is a fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment. www.joeroman.com \nKatie Sowul (Washington)\n \nKatie Sowul is the lead abalone biologist and diving safety officer for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Her collaborative team aims to restore Washington’s beautiful and endangered pinto abalone populations. Originally from Southern California\, Katie now resides in Seattle. When she’s not diving to restore snails\, she enjoys playing water polo\, underwater hockey\, and exploring the outdoors on her e-bike. \nDr. M. Tim Tinker (Alaska)\n \n“Through my research\, student mentoring and professional activities\, I aim to contribute to our understanding of ecosystem function\, species interactions\, and scientifically sound approaches to wildlife conservation and management. I develop novel quantitative and analytical tools to help in solving thorny ecological problems. I am dedicated to fostering greater diversity within the ecological sciences\, both by mentoring students representing a broad range of backgrounds and experiences\, and through research collaborations that prioritize inclusive and equitable approaches to natural resource management. I firmly believe that the most effective approaches to marine wildlife conservation are those that recognize\, incorporate and learn from a diverse array of skills\, values and governance principals\, including those exemplified by coastal indigenous communities.” \nDr. Tim Tinker is the principal author of the Elakha Alliance’s Feasibility Study. He is a Research Wildlife Biologist\, U.S. Geological Survey (retired); Adjunct Professor\, UC Santa Cruz\, Nhydra Ecological Research. Visit his website. \nChris West (California)\n \nChris began working with California condors as an intern in 1999. His love for the species and the work led to his Master’s research at Humboldt State University investigating influences on condor post-release behavior. He began working for the Yurok Tribe in 2008\, assessing the potential for condor reintroduction in the Pacific Northwest. He has managed all aspects of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program\, from design of facilities to the release of the current free-flying flock. \nKaitie Schneider (Colorado)\n \nKaitie Schneider is a human-wildlife conflict specialist with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology from Colorado State University. Kaitie leads the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Program for Defenders of Wildlife\, which is aimed at ensuring that wolves\, livestock\, and people in Colorado can thrive on shared landscapes. Kaitie is also leading statewide\, inter-organizational education and outreach efforts to gain support for the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. \nBryan Vasquez (Washington)\n \nBryan Vasquez is currently the Guest Engagement Manager at the Woodland Park Zoo and has over 15 years of experience in community engagement and environmental education. Bryan holds an MA in Zoology through Miami University’s Project Dragonfly along with certifications as an Interpretive Trainer and Interpretive Guide. He has worked in various zoological and horticultural settings where he engages a wide variety of audiences from early childhood to corporate staff. Bryan is also currently serving as the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Chair for the Northwest region of the National Association for Interpretation as well as the Vice President of Bats Northwest.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/2024-elakha-alliance-virtual-science-symposium/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20240904T181439Z
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SUMMARY:The Archaeology and Ethnohistory of Oregon’s Lost Sea Otters
DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 10th – 6pm\nMuseum of Natural and Cultural History\n(1680 E 15th Avenue\, Eugene\, OR) \nJoin Tribal researcher Peter Hatch (Siletz) of the Elakha Alliance and archaeologist Hannah Wellman as they discuss their work to surface the archaeology and ethnohistory of Oregon’s lost sea otters\, a cultural keystone species missing from Oregon’s shoreline for 110 years. Hannah Wellman will provide an overview of our understanding of sea otters in the Oregon archaeological record to date\, and Peter Hatch will discuss the many ways that the many strands of Indigenous traditional knowledge of sea otters that outlived the animals’ extinction can inform their potential future in Oregon. \nIncluded with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/the-archaeology-and-ethnohistory-of-oregons-lost-sea-otters/
LOCATION:Museum of Natural and Cultural History\, 1680 East 15th Avenue\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20240826T210745Z
CREATED:20240826T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T210745Z
UID:3380-1727377200-1727380800@www.elakhaalliance.org
SUMMARY:SOAW: Sea Otters in Oregon - Road to Return Presentation (Coos Bay\, OR)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person presentation that’s free and open to the public at the Coos Bay Library on Thursday Sept 26th\, from 7pm-8pm. Kyle Motley\, Coastal Community Coordinator of the Elakha Alliance\, will tell us about efforts to return an iconic and once abundant native species to the Oregon coast – the sea otter. \nFur traders of the 18th and 19th centuries wiped out the sea otter along most of the entire Pacific West Coast\, including Oregon. Russian trappers valued their pelts so much they referred to them as “soft gold.” The Elakha Alliance\, which derives its name from the Chinook trade-jargon-word for sea otter\, is working to undo that damage and make for a more healthy marine environment. The alliance is a consortium of tribal\, conservation and nonprofit leaders founded in 1999.  Kyle will tell us how their work to reintroduce the sea otter is so much more than just taking a group of sea otters from one place and moving them to Oregon.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/soaw-sea-otters-in-oregon-road-to-return-coos-bay-or/
LOCATION:Coos Bay Public Library\, 525 Anderson Avenue\, Coos Bay\, OR\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20240821T181747Z
CREATED:20240821T181747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T181747Z
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SUMMARY:OMSI's Science Pub Portland: Oregon's Sea Otter Translocation - What Happened?
DESCRIPTION:Sept 17\, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM | Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation \n\n\n\n\nIn summers of 1970 and 1971\, a total of 93 sea otters were flown from Amchitka Island\, Alaska\, to Port Orford and Coos Bay for release into the ocean\, 25 sea otters survived. For nearly ten years they made themselves at home on Blanco Reef\, Simpson Reef and other sites. They even had pups. But gradually their numbers dwindled and by 1981\, all were gone. \n\n\n\n\nWhat happened? Why were they brought to southern Oregon in the first place? What can we learn from this episode as we think about returning sea otters to the Oregon coast? \n\n\n\n\nBob Bailey\, Board President of the Elakha Alliance\, will tell the tale and answer your questions. Come learn about this fascinating piece of history on the southern Oregon coast and join the discussion afterward. \nBob Bailey is the President of the Elakha Alliance’s Board of Directors. Bob spent nearly 40 years in coastal and ocean planning and management for the State of Oregon. He also served as a City Commissioner for the City of Oregon City\, a member of the City of Salem Budget Committee\, and chair of the Oregon Wave Energy Trust. \n\n\n\n\nZoom Option\nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this link. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nClick here to sign up for the Science Pub Newsletter.\nQuestions? Email sciencepub@omsi.edu\nTicketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/omsis-science-pub-portland-oregons-sea-otter-translocation-what-happened/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20240903T164854Z
CREATED:20240903T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T164854Z
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SUMMARY:You Otter Know: Sea Otter Trivia at OMSI's Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to test your knowledge about one of the ocean’s most adorable and important creatures? Join us for “You Otter Know” Sea Otter Trivia\, where fun facts meet a great cause during OMSI’s Science Festival weekend! The trivia contest will be facilitated by Chanel Hason\, Dir of Outreach & Community Relations for the Elakha Alliance. \nDive into an afternoon of exciting trivia\, awesome prizes\, and fascinating insights about sea otters. Whether you’re a marine life enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out\, this event is perfect for everyone! \n📅 Date: Saturday September 14th\n🕖 Time: 4:00pm\n📍 Location: Oregon Museum of Science & Industry – Empirical Theater\n🎁 Prizes: Sea otter-themed goodies and more!\n🎟️: Get Your Tickets for Sept 14th Here \nDon’t miss out—bring your friends\, and let’s make waves together for sea otter conservation!
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/you-otter-know-sea-otter-trivia-at-omsis-science-festival/
LOCATION:Oregon Museum of Science & Industry\, 1945 SE Water Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20240304T201819Z
CREATED:20240304T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T201819Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation: Sea Otter Reintroduction to the Southern Oregon Coast: Projected Regional Travel Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Business Connection (WBC) is your place to network with the community and is free and open to the public! WBC is held every Wednesday 11:30 AM -1 PM\, (September through May) in the Salmon Room (west) at the Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park in North Bend\, OR. \nOn March 13th\, Kyle Motley (Elakha Alliance Coastal Community Coordinator) and Jordan Bohlander (Dean Runyan Associates) will be the guest presenters. \nThe Elakha Alliance contracted with Dean Runyon & Associates to complete a study focused on how reintroducing sea otters to the Southern Oregon Coast could impact the travel and tourism industries in the region. Wildlife tourism is a sector of the travel industry that offers visitors the\nopportunity to view\, appreciate\, or learn about wildlife. Like all other sectors of the travel industry\, wildlife tourism injects “outside money” into the local economy. The study estimates that there would be a positive economic impact due to increased travel-related spending in the region once a sea otter population is established. This presentation will provide information about the Elakha Alliance’s work to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon Coast and how reintroduction might impact local tourism economies.The mission of the WBC forum committee is to provide an opportunity for businesses to network with each other\, market products\, and expand their knowledge of the Bay Area business climate. The forums focus on the positive aspects of doing business in Oregon’s Bay Area. Speakers and subject matter include new businesses moving to the area\, business expansions\, and issues or items that can impact your operations.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/bay-area-chamber-of-commerce-presentation-sea-otter-reintroduction-to-the-southern-oregon-coast-projected-regional-travel-impacts/
LOCATION:The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park\, 3201 Tremont Avenue\, North Bend\, OR\, 97459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240311T203000
DTSTAMP:20240228T204249Z
CREATED:20240228T204249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T204249Z
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SUMMARY:History Pub: Sea Otters of the Oregon Coast
DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s nearshore waters were once the homeland to thousands of sea otters\, an iconic species in the history of what is now known as Oregon. Sea otters have held a special role in the cultural\, spiritual\, and economic life of coastal Native American communities\, with oral traditions documenting the species’ significance. Their lustrous pelts brought great wealth in late-eighteenth- and nineteenth-century China\, motivating Euro-Americans to broker some of the earliest contact and trade between themselves and Native American people along the Oregon coast. Over a century of zealous hunting and trading of sea otters\, by Native people and Euro-Americans\, eliminated the species from Oregon’s coastal waters over 100 years ago. Presenter Cameron La Follette will offer an illustrated lecture on this ecological keystone species. La Follette is the co-author of articles in a special section of the Fall 2023 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly on “Sea Otters in Oregon.” \nCameron La Follette earned her master’s in psychology from New York University and her law degree from Columbia University. She is Executive Director of Oregon Coast Alliance\, a coastal conservation organization. Her book Sustainability and the Rights of Nature was published in 2017\, and the companion volume\, Sustainability and the Rights of Nature in Practice\, was published in 2019. La Follette was the lead researcher and author for the Summer 2018 special issue of OHQ\, “Oregon’s Manila Galleon.” She is also a traditional poet whose work is archived at the University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives. Her research interests include land-use history\, early Pacific Northwest coastal exploration and shipwrecks\, and the environmental effects of early commercial resource extraction along the coast.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/history-pub-sea-otters-of-the-oregon-coast-2/
LOCATION:McMenamins Edgefield\, 2126 SW Halsey St.\, Troutdale\, OR\, 97060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T163000
DTSTAMP:20240104T213046Z
CREATED:20240102T212044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T213046Z
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SUMMARY:7 Devils Brewery Pub Science: Sea otters and their biology\, population\, tribal connections\, and reintroduction
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about sea otters and their biology\, population\, tribal connections! Afterword\, participate in discussion about reintroduction of sea otters to Oregon’s coastlines. The presentation will be free and open to the public at 7 Devils Brewing Co. in Coos Bay\, OR on Sunday January 28th. \nThis presentation will be presented by Kyle Motley\, Elakha Alliance’s Coastal Community Coordinator.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/7-devils-brewery-pub-science-sea-otters-and-their-biology-population-tribal-connections-and-reintroduction/
LOCATION:7 Devils Brewing Co.\, 247 S 2nd St.\, Coos Bay\, OR\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20231025T160723Z
CREATED:20231025T160722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T160723Z
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SUMMARY:History Pub: Sea Otters of the Oregon Coast
DESCRIPTION:Oregon’s nearshore waters were once the homeland to thousands of sea otters\, an iconic species in the history of what is now known as Oregon. Sea otters have held a special role in the cultural\, spiritual\, and economic life of coastal Native American communities\, with oral traditions documenting the species’ significance. Their lustrous pelts brought great wealth in late-eighteenth- and nineteenth-century China\, motivating Euro-Americans to broker some of the earliest contact and trade between themselves and Native American people along the Oregon coast. Over a century of zealous hunting and trading of sea otters\, by Native people and Euro-Americans\, eliminated the species from Oregon’s coastal waters over 100 years ago. Presenter Cameron La Follette will offer an illustrated lecture on this ecological keystone species. La Follette is the co-author of articles in a special section of the Fall 2023 issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly on “Sea Otters in Oregon.” Copies of the issue will be available for sale.   \nCameron La Follette earned her master’s in psychology from New York University and her law degree from Columbia University. She is Executive Director of Oregon Coast Alliance\, a coastal conservation organization. Her book Sustainability and the Rights of Nature was published in 2017\, and the companion volume\, Sustainability and the Rights of Nature in Practice\, was published in 2019. La Follette was the lead researcher and author for the Summer 2018 special issue of OHQ\, “Oregon’s Manila Galleon.” She is also a traditional poet whose work is archived at the University of Oregon Special Collections and University Archives. Her research interests include land-use history\, early Pacific Northwest coastal exploration and shipwrecks\, and the environmental effects of early commercial resource extraction along the coast. 
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/history-pub-sea-otters-of-the-oregon-coast/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T193000
DTSTAMP:20230930T003245Z
CREATED:20230930T003245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T003245Z
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SUMMARY:Reintroduction of Sea Otters
DESCRIPTION:The Umpqua Valley Audubon Society and the Roseburg Public Library are inviting the community to a presentation about sea otters on Wednesday October 11th at 6:30 p.m. \nA City release said presenter Kyle Motley\, coastal community coordinator of the Elakha Alliance\, will discuss the group’s efforts to return the iconic and once abundant sea otter to the Oregon coast. \nAccording to Motley\, fur traders of the 18th and 19th centuries wiped out the sea otter along most of the Pacific West Coast\, including Oregon. Motley said that Russian trappers valued the animal’s pelts so much they referred to the pelts as “soft gold”.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/reintroduction-of-sea-otters/
LOCATION:Roseburg Public Library\, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd\, Roseburg\, OR\, 97470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T190000
DTSTAMP:20230828T182233Z
CREATED:20230821T172857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T182233Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Otter Fur Trade Talk w/ Cameron La Follette
DESCRIPTION:Come to Coos History Museum for a talk about the sea otter fur trade. This presentation will trace the history of Oregon’s sea otters\, beginning with the early maritime trade\, through the period of the major fur companies such as Hudson’s Bay Company\, to the time of the late hunting bonanza. The presentation\, in partnership with the Elakha Alliance\, will also address the likelihood that sea otters could successfully be reintroduced to Oregon coastal waters. \nSpeaker Bio: Cameron La Follette is a historian of the Northwest Coast\, focusing on land use history\, exploration\, shipwrecks\, and early commercial natural resource extraction. She is also the executive director of Oregon Coast Alliance\, a coastal conservation and land use protection organization. She was the lead researcher and author of all the historical articles in the 2018 Oregon Historical Quarterly special issue investigating the 17th-century Spanish galleon shipwreck on the Oregon coast. She has additionally lead-authored two recent books on sustainability and ecological governance.
URL:https://www.elakhaalliance.org/event/sea-otter-fur-trade-talk-w-cameron-la-follette/
LOCATION:Coos History Museum\, 1210 N Front Street\, Coos Bay\, OR\, 97420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Event,Presentation
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