All the animals shown below are what make the Salish Sea the unique and productive space that it is today. As inhabitants of this area, it is important to live in collaboration with nature.
A bald eagle enjoying warm spring weather. Photo by Erica Clinton.
With a population of over three million people, Seattle has a significant impact on the Salish Sea watershed. Photo by Nick Stringer.
“With will, vision, and execution, we believe—as survivors of the flood—we can create an educational model that will support a living culture and serve to enhance preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from the industrial flood.”
— Shirley Williams, Co-founder of Whiteswan Environmental
Vancouver shares the waters of the Salish Sea with the United States and Coast Salish Peoples. Thus, preserving the Salish Sea must be a collaborative effort.
The Southern Resident Orca population has been declining for decades and immediate action is needed to help them bounce back.
Orcas are one of the most iconic species of the Salish Sea.
Nothing is as beautiful as an eagle’s voice. Photo by Erica Clinton.
Even chickadees are important. Just ask them. Photo by Nick Stringer.
Don’t get between a goose and its attitude toward clean water. Photo by Nick Stringer.
Two great blue herons coasting through the Salish Sea Watershed. Photo by Nick Stringer.
Snakes don’t talk because of their lisp. But if they could they’d say we need more climate action. Photo by Erica Clinton.
Dungeness crab
Southern Resident Orcas don’t typically eat seals. They prefer Chinook salmon.
“Knowledge without action serves no one.”
If you look closely you can see this hawk has caught a snake for lunch. Photo by Nick Stringer.
Watershed development is a growing problem for preserving the Salish Sea.
Oh deer.
Lots of animals, including deer are forced to live in close proximity to humans since they have less and less space for themselves.
Photo by Nick Stringer.
Photo by Brett Baunton.
Look, a moose.
Crows have adapted to living in close proximity with humans. They have a bad reputation but are one of the smartest birds. Photo by Nick Stringer.
Pileated Woodpecker looking for food. Photo by Nick Stringer
Wolves are vital to balancing deer, moose, and hare populations.
Elk