Maintain the Southern Resident census; translate science to policy and public action.
Keep Southern Resident population tracking credible, current, and usable for decision-making. This strategy supports census and demographic updates and turns them into plain-language briefs that connect Washington’s recovery targets to concrete actions on prey, toxics, and vessel impacts.
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Why this works
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Center for Whale Research
Tax-deductibleLeading authority on Southern Resident killer whales, running the Orca Survey census and advancing science-based recovery.
Mechanism
About MediaHow Center for Whale Research uses funding
- Maintain the Southern Resident census and demographic tracking and publish updates.
- Translate findings into plain-language briefs for agencies, legislators, and the public.
- Align updates to the state’s recovery dashboard and Vital Signs tracking so metrics stay consistent.
- Brief partners and decision-makers ahead of budget and policy windows so actions match the data.
- Monitor attention spikes and respond quickly with accurate context and definitions.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Census + communications cadence set
0–30 daysReporting rhythm, audiences, and a briefing plan are set for the next decision windows.
- 2
Next population update shipped
1–3 monthsA census/demographics update is published with a plain- language explainer.
- 3
Dashboard alignment check completed
2–4 monthsKey indicators and messaging are consistent with the state’s tracking approach.
- 4
Decision-window briefings delivered
3–6 monthsBriefings and materials are delivered ahead of budget and policy moments.