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Orcas and governors are doing their part – It's time for our senators to step up too!
The fates of Southern Resident orcas and Snake River salmon are linked. Orcas rely on chinook salmon, but these fish have become scarce and the whales are literally starving to death.
Fortunately, despite this ongoing challenge, there are hopeful signs as well.
First, the Southern Resident orcas welcomed two new calves in September. Scientists report that other whales may be pregnant as well. The orcas, it seems, are doing all they can to rebuild their community.
Second, the four Northwest governors just announced a new initiative focused on implementing a new set of actions to recover salmon abundance in the Snake and Columbia rivers.
For years, biologists have told us that restoring the lower Snake River by removing its four dams is critical for protecting salmon from extinction - and could return over 1 million adult chinook to Northwest coastal waters to feed hungry orcas and help struggling fishing communities too. Whale scientists also believe that orca survival depends on restoring the lower Snake and its salmon. This is our greatest restoration opportunity anywhere on the West Coast.
ACT NOW! The orcas are doing all they can. Our region’s governors are stepping up too, but they can’t do it alone. We need Northwest members of Congress to provide their leadership as well. Please contact Senators Murray and Cantwell today: urge them to actively and urgently help develop a comprehensive regional solution for our salmon, orca and communities.
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