Orca Recovery Day

!Cancelled Due To Weather! 

Join us for a day filled with educational talks, hands on stewardship work, and community building as we showcase the great work our partners are leading throughout Cornet Bay and Hoypus Point! 

Event Details

The Island County Marine Resources Committee and the Northwest Straits Foundation will be hosting a stewardship event focusing on planting and mulching to continue the great work at the Cornet Bay Restoration site, including the now-restored Hoypus Point.

The Sound Water Stewards will host a walk & talk on the Cornet Bay Marina Dock to discuss the crab light traps they are monitoring for the Swinomish Crab Abundance Monitoring Project. This activity is limited to 15 people, so please register early to ensure your spot. If you don't see the option below, the spots have been filled.

The Northwest Straits Foundation, Orca Network, and Whidbey Island Conservation District will be hosting separate walk & talks throughout the afternoon on our way to Hoypus Point. The NWSF will focus on the restoration efforts at Cornet Bay and Hoypus Point over the years. Orca Network will focus on the endangered Southern Resident orcas, demonstrating why restoration projects are important to the health of the orcas and salmon. The WICD will focus on highlighting native habitat along the shorelines and their importance in improving local habitat quality and diversity. 

 

Come prepared with weather appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and State Park Discover Pass. If you will be participating in the planting event, please bring work gloves and your favorite tools for planting, we will be providing a limited selection. 

Please register below by selecting 'Yes' on the events that you would like to participate in throughout the day. 

This project has been funded in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Assistance Agreement CE-01J65401 to Puget Sound Partnership. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.