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Environment Oregon Webinar: Bringing sea otters back to the Oregon coast
Thousands of sea otters used to live along Oregon’s coast but today there are none. Their disappearance has had a negative impact mainly on our kelp forests, but momentum is growing to bring sea otters back. This webinar will highlight the next steps to introduce sea otters and how that’ll help our kelp forests. Chanel […]
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Beavers & Sea Otters – Panel Discussion hosted by The Beaver Institute
Dive into the fascinating world of aquatic marvels in our upcoming webinar, "Beavers and Sea Otters," on May 8th at 11am PT / 12 pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET. Sleek waterproof fur and webbed feet are just a few of the remarkable similarities between these two mammals who share a gift for […]
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Otterly Impactful: The Economic Return of Sea Otters to Oregon Coast
FeaturedWildlife tourism is a sector of the travel industry that offers visitors the opportunity 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 Elakha Alliance contracted with Dean Runyon & Associates to evaluate how reintroducing sea otters to the […]
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SOAW Webinar: Exploring Oregon’s Estuaries: Vital Ecosystems and Conservation Efforts
FeaturedJoin us for a compelling Zoom presentation for Sea Otter Awareness Week and Estuaries Week featuring representatives from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Elakha Alliance as they discuss the importance of our estuaries and their connection to sea otters. Chanel Hason (Dir of Outreach & Community Relations) from the Elakha Alliance and Annie […]
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2024 Elakha Alliance Virtual Science Symposium
FeaturedAll 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. Our focus this year are the “ESA at 50: Successful Species […]
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The Sea Otter Comeback: Reviving Oregon’s Marine Ecosystem (Oregon Wild Webcast)
FeaturedElakha (ee-LAK-uh) is a Chinook trading language word for sea otter. Founded in 2018, the Elakha Alliance is an organization of 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 […]
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Webinar: Kelp Communities in Transition: Consequences for Oregon’s Marine Species of Greatest Conservation Need
FeaturedJoin us for an Elakha Alliance webinar with guest presenter, Steve Rumrill of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Register for Webinar Here Webinar Description: Nearshore ocean conditions are changing along the west coast of North America. These recent shifts in ocean drivers have contributed to broad-scale impacts to marine and estuarine habitats, and include […]
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IOSF World Otter Day Webinar
Each year, International Otter Survival Fund holds a World Otter Day webinar involving otter experts and enthusiasts from across the world. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR The webinar is split in to two sections, a morning and evening session, to allow people from all across the world to join. Bob Bailey, Elakha's Board President, will be one […]
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SOAW Webinar – Sea Otters on the Horizon: How Biologists Are Getting Oregon Ready
FeaturedVIEW WEBINAR RECORDING As part of Sea Otter Awareness Week, we’re bringing together leading voices in Oregon to discuss how our state is preparing for the possible return of sea otters to our coastal waters. Sea otters once thrived along the Oregon coast, playing a vital role in the health of kelp forests and nearshore […]
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2025 Elakha Alliance Science Symposium (presented virtually)
FeaturedAll 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 […]
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NAME Virtual Speaker Series
The Northwest Aquatic & Marine Educators (NAME) group is hosting their Virtual Speaker Series and kicking it off with sea otters! REGISTER HERE TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND Join 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 […]
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Elakha Alliance 101: Get To Know Us Webinar
FeaturedFor anyone newly discovering the Elakha Alliance and our work, we’d love to introduce ourselves during a special webinar on the evening of January 27th. This session is a chance to learn who we are, why sea otter restoration matters for Oregon’s coastal ecosystems and communities, and how you can get involved in shaping a […]