Orca Recovery Day

The problem  

Southern Resident orcas rely on their main food source, the endangered Chinook salmon, to survive. But because of habitat loss, climate change, and increased pollution, it has become even more difficult for migrating salmon to make the journey to their home streams to create new fish. In order to save orcas, we must start with their main food source: salmon.

What is Orca Recovery Day?

In response to the increasing need to help our orcas, Washington conservation districts created Orca Recovery Day, which is celebrated regionally each "Orca-tober."

This is an intentional day of action to restore habitat, reduce stormwater pollution, and educate the public about things they can do every day to help one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic species.

Participate in a volunteer event

Learn about local and regional opportunities to celebrate Orca Recovery Day throughout the Puget Sound region at www.betterground.org. 

Page last updated 10/2/23