In the ESA listing, three main threats to their survival were identified:
Scarcity of Prey
High levels ofContaminantsfrom Pollution
Disturbancefrom Vesselsand Sound
At the end of 2010 there were only 86 whales in this small population, today there are far fewer. Their small population size and social structure also put them at risk for a catastrophic event, such as an oil spill, that could impact the entire population.
Protect Critical Habitat
Expand “Designated Critical Habitat” in-line with reality.
Protect habitat from toxins and pollutants.
Provide a quiet, un-congested, harassment-free environment.
Establish Fisheries Equality
Share the allowable catch with killer whales, the original harvesters.
Manage fisheries for the biological needs of protected killer whales, not just the needs of people and industry.
Restore Chinook Salmon
Remove Dams that block pristine habitat critical to the recovery of wild chinook salmon.
Restore and protect urban and rural streams, rivers and watersheds.
Protect the nearshore environment critical to juvenile salmon survival.
