New Washington state law creates 1,000-yard boat buffer from southern resident orcas

Posted 1/3/25

A new law requiring all boaters to stay a minimum of 1,000 yards away from endangered southern resident orcas in Washington waters is now in effect.

The law aims to protect southern resident …

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