The Archaeology and Ethnohistory of Oregon’s Lost Sea Otters
Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 East 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR, United StatesThursday October 10th - 6pm Museum of Natural and Cultural History (1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR) Join 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 […]
2024 Elakha Alliance Virtual Science Symposium
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. Our focus this year are the “ESA at 50: Successful Species […]
Sharktober Fest
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon, United StatesIt's back! The Big Fish Lab are hosting their 2nd Annual Sharktoberfest, which will take place in Portland at OMSI on Saturday, Oct 26 from 7-10 pm. This year, it's going to be bigger and better than ever! We will have a silent auction, raffle, local artists, food, and beverages donated from local breweries and […]
Oregon Youth Ocean Summit
University of Oregon 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OregonWhether it’s the wonder of watching migrating whales or seeing newly hatched seabirds take their first-flight, life in Oregon’s oceans inspires and motivates us to protect our planet. We love our oceans and want to see decision makers take steps to protect them. With Oregon’s coastal waters heating up rapidly and plastic waste increasing exponentially, […]
Oregon Sea Otter History Lecture
OSU Extension, Lincoln County Office 1221 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR, United StatesJoin 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. Location: OSU Extension Office, Lincoln County Office 1211 SE Bay Blvd Newport, OR
OSU State of the Coast Conference
Seaside Civic and Convention Center 415 First Avenue, Seaside, OR, United StatesState of the Coast is a chance to have fun and learn while listening to informative talks on current marine science and policy issues, participate in hands-on activities, and network with research, industry, and community leaders. This is Oregon’s coastal conference for everyone! The State of the Coast Conference is brought to you by Oregon Sea […]
The Sea Otter Comeback: Reviving Oregon’s Marine Ecosystem (Oregon Wild Webcast)
Elakha (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 […]
Where Have All the Sea Otters Gone?
Pine Grove Community House 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR, United StatesOregon 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. Where: Pine Grove Community House […]
Drink Sáke – Save The Sea Otters Fundraiser
SakéOne 820 Elm St, Forest Grove, OR, United StatesElakha Alliance and SákeOne have teamed up to support returning sea otters back to Oregon! Did you know that sea otters are native to Japan (the birthplace of sáke)? The species was absent from Japan for over a century before transient individuals began turning up in the late 1900s (Hattori et al., 2005) and a […]
Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium
Yachats Commons 441 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, Oregon, United StatesAttend 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 […]
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 […]
Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser for Elakha Alliance
Oakshire Beer Hall 5013 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, Oregon, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, February 11th, at Oakshire Beer Hall in Portland (5013 NE 42nd Avenue) for an Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser supporting Elakha Alliance. Indulge in fantastic craft beers, mingle with like-minded individuals, and contribute directly to the conservation efforts of Elakha Alliance. Stop by our table at the event to learn more about our […]