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Sustainable Idaho: From Idaho to the Ocean: The Hidden Link Between Salmon and Orcas

Courtesy: IMDb, The Snake and the Whale

What do Idaho’s salmon have to do with hungry orcas hundreds of miles away and how could decisions made decades ago be still shaping that outcome today?

In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson sits down with filmmaker Scott Levy, Executive Producer of The Snake and the Whale, to explore the powerful connection between Snake River dams, declining salmon populations, and the survival of the southern resident orcas.

This conversation offers a preview of the story behind the film which highlights the environmental, economic, and human dimensions of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most complex issues.

Be sure to catch the full story:The Snake and the Whale will be shownApril 1st at 6:30 PM

Social Hour starts at 5:30

Bengal Theater, Idaho State University

If this episode sparks your curiosity, the film takes it even further.

Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.
Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!
EPISODES PRIOR TO JUNE 2021