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Whale Trail Monthly Meeting

There are just 76 individuals in the Southern Resident Killer Whale population (J, K and L pods), nearing their historical low of 71. The threats that have brought them to the edge of extinction are all human-caused: lack of salmon, toxin accumulations, and stress and noise from boats.

Together, we can make a difference for the orcas - if we act now, and work together. Join us to learn more about the issues. Get up to speed on current initiatives. Become part of the solution for the southern residents, and meet other people who share your concerns. It's all hands on deck for the whales!

Bring your ideas, your passion for the whales, and a snack to share!

Whale Trail meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at C&P Coffee in West Seattle. Meetings are free - donations welcome.

About The Whale Trail

The Whale Trail (www.thewhaletrail.org) is a series of sites around the region where the public may view orcas and other marine mammals from shore. Our mission is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of whales and our marine environment. Our overarching goal is to ensure the southern resident orcas recover from the threat of extinction.

Through our current sites and signs, including two on every Washington State ferry, we reach more than 30 million people each year. The Whale Trail is currently adding new sites along the west coast, from California to British Columbia, throughout the southern resident orcas' range and beyond.

The Whale Trail is led by a core team of partners including NOAA Fisheries, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Seattle Aquarium, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, and the Whale Museum. Our BC planning team is led by the BC Cetacean Sighting Network.

Many members of the Whale Trail teams met when they worked together to return Springer, the orphaned orca, to her pod. Executive Director Donna Sandstrom was inspired by the project's collaborative success to found The Whale Trail in 2008.

The Whale Trail is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, registered in Washington State. Join us!