On February 5, 2009, Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington once again declared June to be Orca Awareness month.
In the proclamation, the Governor proclaims that the orcas are still on the endangered list (they were added in November, 2005). She also proclaims that various organizations will hold events during the month to make the public more aware of the conditions surrounding the orcas and what they can do to help.
We need to appreciate these wonderful beings that we are so fortunate to have in our midst. To be able to go to Lime Kiln Park and watch them from the shore is an experience that should be shared by all for years to come. I had that experience for the first time over Memorial Day weekend. Prior to that, I had only seen them from whale watch boats. It is a totally different experience to see them from the shore.
We certainly do need to appreciate their presence in our waters and do whatever we can do to speed up the efforts to recover the population.
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