Southern Resident orcas, an iconic and endangered population, are directly tied to salmon runs in Puget Sound. Toxic runoff, wastewater, and habitat loss threaten both salmon and orcas, while polluters face little accountability.
Why this matters
Southern Resident orcas are starving, with chinook salmon runs at record lows. Toxic runoff and wastewater keep contaminating Puget Sound, threatening both salmon and human health. Without bold action, orcas could disappear within our lifetime.



