OLYMPIA, Wash. — With Memorial Day weekend approaching and Seattle preparing to host FIFA World Cup matches this summer, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters to keep their distance from endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
State law requires all boaters — including those using motorboats, sailboats, and paddlecraft — to stay at least 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales, a regulation that took effect in 2025.
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