2023 Virtual Sea Otter Science Symposium
All are welcome to join the Elakha Alliance's 2023 Sea Otter Science Symposium on Wednesday October 11th, 9:00am-4:00pm PDT. The Symposium speakers hail from across the globe, which will make for some unique conversations and perspectives. Registration is required to attend the live presentations. Our focus this year are the “Interrelationships of Underwater Forests.” The […]
Reintroduction of Sea Otters
Roseburg Public Library 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR, United StatesThe 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. A 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 […]
Furry Freaky Friday Fundraiser
Langlois Cheese Factory 94179 Allen Boice Dr., Langlois, OR, United StatesJoin us on Friday October 13th, from 5:30pm-9:00pm, as we gather at the Langlois Cheese Factory (Langlois, OR) to celebrate our furry friends, the sea otters! The event is presented by the Elakha Alliance with generous sponsorships from 7 Devils Brewing Co. and other coastal businesses and organizations. Come get freaky on Friday the 13th […]
History Pub: Sea Otters of the Oregon Coast
McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesOregon’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 […]
Webinar: Sea Otter Heroes – The Predators that Saved an Ecosystem
What do you call a group of resting sea otters? A float? A huddle? A raft? A cuddle? If your answer is raft, you're either a good guesser or you know a few things about sea otters. But did you know they are also heroes? Join the Elakha Alliance on Tuesday December 5th at 6:00pm […]
Webinar: Make Art Not Trash – An Artist’s Call to Action
The Elakha Alliance is excited to invite Oregon artist Elizabeth Roberts to be our virtual guest speaker on Tuesday January 16th, at 6:30pm PDT. As seen in the photo above, Elizabeth just completed an incredible sea otter sculpture made entirely out of marine debris for the Elakha Alliance to utilize for our community engagement. During […]
7 Devils Brewery Pub Science: Sea otters and their biology, population, tribal connections, and reintroduction
7 Devils Brewing Co. 247 S 2nd St., Coos Bay, OR, United StatesCome 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. This presentation will be presented by Kyle Motley, Elakha […]
Winter Waters Seafood Demos & Trivia Night x Buoy Beer Company
Buoy Beer Company 1152 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, United StatesFree community event (get your free tickets)! Come enjoy an evening celebrating local seafare. We'll have a marine touch tank, folks from the seafood industry presenting information, a shellfish shucking demo, seaweed cooking workshop AND ocean trivia! All while enjoying special menu items from the Buoy kitchen featuring local seaweed and seafare. Bring the whole […]
Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show
Oregon State Fair & Expo Center 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, OR, United StatesThe Saltwater Sportsmen’s Show is the Northwest’s only saltwater fishing show that blends an offshore seminar series with a trade show for two days of saltwater fishing fun! The Elakha Alliance will be there tabling for both days, February 24 and February 25. The seminars cover safe boating, offshore navigation, salmon and tuna fishing and […]
History Pub: Sea Otters of the Oregon Coast
McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, OR, United StatesOregon'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 […]
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation: Sea Otter Reintroduction to the Southern Oregon Coast: Projected Regional Travel Impacts
The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park 3201 Tremont Avenue, North Bend, OR, United StatesThe 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. […]
Sea Otter Sip & Paint Night Fundraiser (Sold Out)
Erath Winery Tasting Room 1439 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Elakha Alliance at the Erath Winery Tasting Room (Portland) for our first ever Sea Otter Sip & Paint Night Fundraiser! Consider your ticket price a direct donation to the non-profit organization Elakha Alliance, whose mission is to restore Oregon's sea otter population. No experience is needed, so all artistic skill levels are welcome. Step-by-step […]