Presentation
SOAW: Sea Otters in Oregon – Road to Return Presentation (Coos Bay, OR)
Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR, United StatesJoin 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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Restoring 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 […]
SWOCC 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 […]
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 […]
1970’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 […]
Care & 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 […]
