EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 17 MIN
Why the Return of Oregon Sea Otters Matters
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
It’s been over 100 years since sea otters lived on the Oregon coast. Overhunting by early 19th century fur traders decimated otter populations. But just last month, the Siletz Tribe received a $1.56 million federal grant to further the efforts to reintroduce otters into our region’s marine ecosystem. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with science journalist Erin Ross about why we should all be excited for the return of the Oregon sea otter. This episode originally aired on August 14th, 2023 Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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It’s been over 100 years since sea otters lived on the Oregon coast. Overhunting by early 19th century fur traders decimated otter populations. But just last month, the Siletz Tribe received a $1.56 million federal grant to further the efforts to reintroduce otters into our region’s marine ecosystem. Today we’re revisiting a conversation with science journalist Erin Ross about why we should all be excited for the return of the Oregon sea otter. This episode originally aired on August 14th, 2023 Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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