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The Orca Project and Orca Network, along with countless other marine mammal advocates believe they can handle the transport and care of Orca, released from captivity.
On the basis that continued animal abuse, for the benefit of profit and human entertainment, is both bad for the animal and human kind, a plan has been laid out on how to transport, house and care for formerly captive marine mammals, and one Orca whale in particular.
Text from The Orca Project site:
"August 8, 1970 in Penn Cove, Whidbey Island, Washington State. Lolita is the last surviving orca of 45 members of the Southern Resident community that were captured and delivered for display in marine parks between 1965 and 1973. At least 13 members of her family were killed during the brutal captures."
Now, 40 years later, the Orcanetwork and Orca Project, continue an exhaustive and comprehensive campaign to get Lolita released.
Read more about how they would handle such a monumental task at the link.
http://theorcaproject.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/lolita-the-orca-her-life-her-legal-issues-and-her-way-home/The Orca Project and Orca Network, along with countless other marine mammal advocates... more
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41 years after the horrific capture of Orca whales in Penn Cove, Whidbey Island, Washington, still shocks.
The video attached to this post might help those who continue to support being entertained by captured Orca to rethink their support of this form of entertainment.
No longer legal in the United States, capturing wild marine mammals continues in many countries today.
Help educate yourself and those you know by watching this link attached footage of how animals are captured for human entertainment, and contact orcanetwork.org to find out more about how you can put your animal loving to real work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfwnpjghVk041 years after the horrific capture of Orca whales in Penn Cove, Whidbey Island,... more
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The Whidbey Giving Circle is proof that small philanthropic groups can still make a big splash for their community needs, by throwing their check books and balls around.
For those who shy away from starting a local non-profit because they think it'll take millions of dollars to make a difference, the Whidbey Giving Circle is an example of a small community getting big results one dollar at a time.
Take the example of their bowling event, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Whidbey Island's historic local bowling alley, Ebey Bowl. The event is of benefit to both the charity and the local business. It's inexpensive enough for people to attend and provides a winter night activity when the Pacific Northwest winter nights are long. And when tough economic times hit, this local Whidbey Island charity figured out a way to raise money and not break the bank of their members. The event has a 10.00 cover, and Ebey Bowl is hosting the bowling costs. Attendees can choose to eat there, ordering directly off the bowling alley menu - or not. 10.00 gets Whidbey Giving Circle members a chance to give, have good fun and spend more if they choose. There will be a silent auction for those who can afford to spend even more. A little something for everyone's wallet.
The Whidbey Giving Circle is a philanthropic community of Island County citizens who pool resources to support LGBTQ equality and young people on the island. Membership is open all who make a financial contribution of any size. Annual gifts range from $15 to $5,000. Every gift is powerful and earns the donor opportunities to vote on key Whidbey Giving Circle grants and scholarships. Affiliated with Pride Foundation, the Whidbey Giving Circle began in 2007 and has since grown to nearly 70 members, providing approximately $20,000 of annual support to organizations, community leaders and students.
For more information about the Whidbey Island Giving Circle – Larry Lowary at 360-579-2172The Whidbey Giving Circle is proof that small philanthropic groups can still make a... more
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Saturday - January 22, 2011 - Calling Owners of Historic Buildings!
Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Coupeville Library (788 Alexander Street), you are invited to a heritage building grants workshop, and an energy efficiency homeowner clinic.
From 9-9:45am, learn about the new Heritage Building Grants Program to support preservation of the Reserve's historic Buildings. Pick up an application, learn about the process, and get your questions answered.
From 10am-Noon, using two case studies within Ebey's Reserve, learn about the main energy issues facing residents of historic homes. Hear from an Energy Auditor and building expert about the best ways to increase efficiency, lower energy costs and maintain the historic character of your home.
This event is free, and light refreshments are provided.Saturday - January 22, 2011 - Calling Owners of Historic Buildings!
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Orca Network holds their annual Ways of Whales workshop on Whidbey Island, in Washington state
January 29, 2011
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center
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SAVE THE DATE:
Sat. April 23, 2011
Welcome the Whales Day Festival & Parade
10 am - 5 pm
Langley, Whidbey Island, WAOrca Network holds their annual Ways of Whales workshop on Whidbey Island, in... more
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