Orca Salmon Alliance: Press Releases and Statements

Public statements and press releases issued by the Orca Salmon Alliance on issues impacting Southern Resident orcas and salmon.

OSA response to Rep. Simpson plan - February 8, 2021

OSA statement on the Columbia River System Operations plan - July 31, 2020

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Orca Salmon Alliance mourns loss of J17, K25, L84

Today, the Orca Salmon Alliance (OSA), along with all those who love the Southern Resident orcas, mourns the presumed passing of three beloved individuals: J17 (Princess Angeline); K25 (Scoter); and L84 (Nyssa). The Southern Resident population now stands at a shockingly low 73 members – just two higher than the population’s lowest recorded point of 71 following the live captures in the 1960s and 1970s.

OSA Mourns Loss of J50 (Scarlet)

All of our hearts break over the loss of this feisty and strong-willed little whale.  Rest easy Scarlet, and read more from OSA here.

Sound the Alarm for Orcas

OSA presents over 43,000 comments to the Southern Resident Recovery Task Force at the August 7th meeting

OSA Task Force Action Agenda (8/7/2018)

OSA asks for #BoldActionNow for recovery of Southern Resident orcas and salmon

Offshore Drilling

Why is offshore drilling bad for orcas? Read more to find out.

OSA Action Agenda

OSA's recommendations for the Washington SRKW Recovery Task Force

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