Pacific Whale Watch Association

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San Juan Island Whale Watchers Make a Difference

In honor of Earth Day, and in an ongoing effort to heighten the public’s awareness of the issues affecting our local ecosystem, San Juan Island whale watching operators will donate a portion of proceeds from their tours on Saturday, April 24th to Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group and to People for Puget Sound.

Maya’s Westside Charters, San Juan Excursions, San Juan Outfitters, and Western Prince Whale & Wildlife Tours will each donate 25% of total proceeds for the day to Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group and San Juan Safaris will donate $300 to People for Puget Sound.

Whale Watchers on Alert

Wed, 12/03/2008 - 17:22
Robert Barron, The Daily News
Published: Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Scientists monitor population but aren't too alarmed by deaths

The loss of seven killer whales in the southern Strait of Georgia sounds worse than it is, says Dr. John Ford.

Whale Watchers Promote Boater Education and Marine Conservation

PRESS RELEASE:

WHALE WATCHERS PROMOTE BOATER EDUCATION AND MARINE CONSERVATION

January 26, 2004

From January 16th to 25th, 2004, at the Seattle Boat Show, volunteers from the Whale Watch Operators Association North West (WWOANW) operated a booth on the 2nd floor handing out educational materials about whales and wildlife viewing in the Puget Sound. This is one of many venues that members are participating in to bring attention to the local Southern Resident Killer Whales, marine mammals and wildlife:

* To promote Responsible Whale Watching

Six New Killer Whale Calves In BC and Washington Waters

PRESS RELEASE:

Six New Killer Whale Calves In BC and Washington Waters

June 27, 2005

$10,000 For Whale Research & Public Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WHALE WATCH OPERATORS ASSOCIATION DONATES $10,000 USD FOR KILLER WHALE RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

November 2, 2005

New Executive Director Darcie Larson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 29, 2008

Friday Harbor, WA and Victoria, BC – The Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest (WWOANW), is pleased to announce that Darcie Larson was named executive director on January 17, 2008.

Watch Operators Applaud Passage of Bill Based on Be Whale Wise Guidelines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Friday Harbor, WA – The Washington state Legislature has passed House Bill 2514, a measure to protect orcas based on “Be Whale Wise,” the voluntary guidelines created by a group of organizations including the Whale Watch Operators Association Northwest (WWOANW). The WWOANW applauded the Legislature for passing this bill to ensure that all vessels act respectfully and safely around the Southern Resident orcas. The bill now goes to Governor Chris Gregoire to be signed into law.

Supporting Organizations

The Pacific Whale Watch Association has worked closely with many other organizations over the years.

These groups include educators, scientists, researchers, environmentalists, government, students, and people like you who believe that collectively we can all make a positive impact on the environmental health of this region. Read more...

How You Can Help

Every one of us can make a difference. Pollution and lack of suitable food are the major factors that are threatening the Southern Resident Orca Whales.

Cleaning up the environment in which they live will not only promote their survival, but will benefit the entire ecosystem. There are many ways that you can help, and we hope that you do.

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