Dammed to Extinction Documentary Screening: Saving Southern Resident Orcas

1395 University St,Eugene OR 97403

24 May, 2022

Description

Join Defenders of Wildlife and WDC for a screening of Dammed to Extinction, an award-winning documentary about endangered species. Southern Resident orcas, the beloved, fish-eating orcas found only off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, are unlike any other orca population in the world. They are also one of the most endangered. These orcas have survived on our region’s abundant salmon runs for millennia, but as salmon populations declined, the orcas struggled to survive. With only 74 Southern Resident orcas left and the wild salmon populations they rely on continuing to decline, we must act now to turn the tide for these whales. Join Defenders of Wildlife and Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC) for a special screening of Dammed to Extinction, an award-winning documentary that explores the relationship between Southern Resident orcas, salmon, and four dams on the lower Snake River in the Columbia River watershed. After the film, we’ll be joined by filmmakers Michael Peterson and Steven Hawley for a Q&A and an opportunity to contribute to a National Day of Action for the Snake River dams, happening May 24th. Light snacks and beverages will be provided, including Oakshire’s “Visit Italia!” for attendees over the age of 21 (non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for our underage friends). Special thanks to our friends at Oakshire Brewing! Doors open at 6:00 pm! The first 25 people to arrive at each event will be entered into a raffle to win special swag from WDC and Defenders, including orca plushies, whale tote bags, beanies, Dammed to Extinction t-shirts, and more! “Dammed to Extinction” - A broad and growing coalition of scientists, economists, and conservation groups, led by Northwest Tribes who have depended on Snake River salmon for millennia, has brought the discussion of these dams to the forefront for Pacific Northwest policymakers. Now is the time for decision: can we achieve the largest salmon restoration action in the history of the U.S. to save our majestic orcas and restore abundant runs of salmon, or will we allow them to be Dammed to Extinction? Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. Our mission is to amaze people with the wonder of whales and dolphins and inspire global action to protect them. Defenders of Wildlife is a national wildlife conservation organization dedicated to protecting all native and imperiled animals and plants in their natural communities. The organization envisions a future where diverse wildlife populations in North America are secure and thriving, sustained by a network of healthy lands and waters. *In signing up, your information will be shared with both event organizers: WDC and Defenders of Wildlife.*