Our Mission
Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats, and finding ways for people to work together to protect the rich, beautiful, and diverse habitats and inhabitants of the Salish Sea.
How Your Donations Help
- $10 supports 1 day of whale sighting data collection and public reporting in Washington
- $25 provides 1 classroom with orca and marine ecosystem educational materials in Washington
- $50 helps fund 1 marine mammal stranding response effort in Washington
- $100 supports 1 community outreach event in Washington
- $250 contributes to 1 educational exhibit or interpretive display at the Langley Whale Center in Langley, WA
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Our Impact
4 months ago — Langley, WA
Orca Network’s 2025 Welcome the Whales Festival brought record community participation and raised vital awareness for gray whale conservation. Through events like our first-ever trivia night fundraiser, educational talks with leading scientists, and a joyful parade led by youth and volunteers, we inspired hundreds to learn about and protect the Sounders. This celebration strengthened community engagement and demonstrated the power of local action in marine stewardship.
Causes We Support
Countries We Serve
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Orca Network’s mission aligns closely with the Global Goals of Quality Education, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land, and Partnerships for the Goals. Through education, citizen science, and advocacy, we provide meaningful learning experiences for people of all ages that deepen understanding of marine ecosystems and inspire environmental stewardship. Our programs work to protect the Salish Sea and its endangered species, especially the Southern Resident orcas, by addressing threats such as declining salmon populations, pollution, and habitat loss. We foster partnerships with scientists, schools, community organizations, and Indigenous leaders to amplify conservation efforts, advance equitable access to environmental education, and create lasting positive change for the ecosystems we depend on.
