Jefferson Co. first county to secure inherent rights of Southern Resident Orcas
Another excellent piece from LEGAL RIGHTS FOR THE SALISH SEA and the EARTH LAW CENTER published in the The Orcasonian, January 18th, 2023 ... Jefferson County, WA — Jefferson County Commissioners signed a Proclamation describing Jefferson County’s support for action by local, state, federal and tribal governments that secure and effectuate the inherent rights of the Southern Resident Orcas. This Proclamation comes a month after the cities of Port Townsend, Gig Harbor and Lang