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 […]
Science on Tap: Sea Otter Trivia Night!
Pelican Brewing Company - Pacific City 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, OR, United StatesThe Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council partnered with Chanel Hason from the Elakha Alliance and Pelican Brewing Company to host Sea Otter Trivia Night on Wednesday February 19th, at Pelican Brewery in Pacific City at 6pm! This will be an exciting night, filled with delicious food and drink for purchase and a lot […]
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 […]
Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show
Venue Jackman-Long, Cascade Hall 2330 17th St NE, Salem, Oregon, United StatesCome visit the Elakha Alliance table at the 2025 Sportsmen Show at the Oregon State Fairgrounds (Salem, OR) on Saturday February 22nd. he Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show is the Northwest’s only saltwater fishing show. This two-day event features a variety of seminars focused on boating safety, offshore navigation, tuna, salmon and bottom fishing and a panel discussion. […]
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 […]
Webinar: Kelp Communities in Transition: Consequences for Oregon’s Marine Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Join 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 […]
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 […]
