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About the Task Force

In March 2018, Washington's Governor Inslee initiated a Task Force dedicated to recovery of the Southern Resident orcas.  The Task Force, with three working groups focused on each of the three main threats to the Southern Residents (prey depletion, toxins, and vessel impacts), is set to meet over the summer and fall, and develop a report of recommended actions.  State agencies, Washington legislators, international representatives, and members of tribal, federal, and local governments, as well as private and non-profit sections, have all been asked to participate in the Task Force.  The final report will include actions addressing the three main treats and recommendations for implementation.

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News and Updates

First Task Force meeting: May 1st, 2018.  Review video recording here.

• Governor's task force on orca recovery meets for first time
• Critically endangered orcas have Governor's, Tribe's attention

Second Task Force meeting: scheduled for June 14, 2018.



Read Orca Salmon Alliance's recommended action agenda for the Task Force.