Otterly Impactful: The Economic Return of Sea Otters to Oregon Coast
Wildlife 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 […]
World Ocean Day at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, Oregon, United StatesWorld Ocean Day is Saturday, June 8! The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR is hosting animal feeds and presentations throughout the day, their Gleason Room will transform into a mock marine rehab center, and their Discovery Zone will be open all day for ocean-themed fun. They've also invited local partners to join the celebration […]
Pearce Oysters Book Release – Powell’s City of Books
Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, United StatesThe Elakha Alliance was invited to table at the Pearce Oyster Book Release on June 26th at 7pm in Portland. Pearce Oysters (Zibby Books), a lush, evocative, finely-drawn debut novel set on the Louisiana coastline during the historic 2010 oil spill, follows the Pearce family, local oyster farmers whose business, family, and livelihood are all on […]
Fan Appreciation Night at the Portland Pickles Game
Walker Stadium 4727 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesCalling all Pickles fans! It’s time to show our gratitude at Fan Appreciation Night at Walker Stadium! The Portland Pickles end the three game series against the Kelowna Falcons but let’s get it real. We’re here to celebrate YOU! Don’t miss the chance to be part of a night showing our appreciation for your unwavering […]
You Otter Know: Sea Otter Trivia at OMSI’s Science Festival
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon, United StatesAre you ready to test your knowledge about one of the ocean’s most adorable and important creatures? Join us for "You Otter Know" Sea Otter Trivia, where fun facts meet a great cause during OMSI's Science Festival weekend! The trivia contest will be facilitated by Chanel Hason, Dir of Outreach & Community Relations for the […]
OMSI’s Science Pub Portland: Oregon’s Sea Otter Translocation – What Happened?
McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesSept 17, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM | Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation In summers of 1970 and 1971, a total of 93 sea otters were flown from Amchitka Island, Alaska, to Port Orford and Coos Bay for release into the ocean, 25 sea otters survived. For nearly ten years they made themselves at home […]
SOAW: Sea Otter Viewing Station at Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesFor Sea Otter Awareness Week, the Elakha Alliance will have designated Sea Otter Viewing Stations on the coast in Newport, and inland in Portland. Come stop by the Elakha Alliance table and learn more about sea otter reintroduction efforts in Oregon. Oregon Sea Otter Viewing Stations:- Sunday September 22nd, 10am-3pm: Oregon Zoo, Portland- Friday September […]
SOLD OUT – Sea Otter Pint & Paint Night (Coos Bay, OR)
7 Devils Brewing Co. 247 S 2nd St., Coos Bay, OR, United StatesKick off Sea Otter Awareness Week in Coos Bay as we host a Sea Otter Pint & Paint Night with 7 Devils Brewery benefitting the Elakha Alliance's efforts to restore sea otters back to Oregon! Local artist, Megan Gray, will be leading you in painting a beautiful sea otter. The event will be held at 7 […]
SOAW Webinar: Exploring Oregon’s Estuaries: Vital Ecosystems and Conservation Efforts
Join 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 […]
SOAW: Float Down the Coast Live Stream at Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us for this Sea Otter Awareness Week event in Oregon. Where do sea otters live? How do we protect them? In this special event with Defenders of Wildlife and Sea Otter Savvy and the Elakha Alliance, you’ll hear from experts along the coast from Alaska to Southern California and learn about the science, stories, […]
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. […]
SOAW: Sea Otter Viewing Station at Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, Oregon, United StatesFor Sea Otter Awareness Week, the Elakha Alliance will have designated Sea Otter Viewing Stations on the coast in Newport, and inland in Portland. Come stop by the Elakha Alliance table and learn more about sea otter reintroduction efforts in Oregon. Oregon Sea Otter Viewing Stations:- Sunday September 22nd, 10am-3pm: Oregon Zoo, Portland- Friday September […]
