Boaters In Washington State Waters Must Now Stay 1,000 Yards (Half-Mile) Away From Killer Whales At All Times

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As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times. 

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