Bill protecting Southern Resident Orcas passes Senate

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A bill that would provide additional protections for Southern Resident orcas has passed the Senate and now awaits approval in the House.

SB 5371 would increase the distance a vessel must maintain away from a Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) to 1,000 yards.

Currently, boaters must stay at least 300 yards from Southern Resident killer whales and at least 400 yards out of the path in front of or behind them. Vessels are required to reduce their speed to seven knots within a half mile of the SRKW.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife recommended a 1,000-yard buffer in November as part of a legislative report.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bill-protecting-southern-resident-orcas-passes-senate/ar-AA189u18

[montanacowboy]

1. Good!!

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