The 1,000-yard requirement had existed for commercial whale-watching boats for most of the year. But before this law, recreational boaters were required to stay only 400 yards from the orcas.
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But just haw far is 1,000 yards? Boat noise threatens WA orcas There are good reasons for the new law. An endangered species with roughly 75 individuals remaining, according to the Washington ...
If a Southern Resident gets within 400 yards, boaters are required to disengage the transmission, luff sails or stop paddling, depending on the type of boat, as long as it’s safe to do so.
Lehighton has agreed to spend $45,000 for a survey on a piece of the Packerton Yards property provided by Carbon County to be used for recreation. On a 6-0 vote, with one abstention, borough council ...
Forecast issued at 4:15 pm EDT on Tuesday 7 January 2025. Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then tending southeasterly in the evening. Sun protection ...