Siletz Tribe secures $1.56 million grant to reintroduce sea otters

The Siletz Tribe has received a $1.56 million grant to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon and Northern California coasts. The funding, part of the America the Beautiful Challenge, aims to restore a species crucial to local ecosystems and tribal culture. Sea otters play a vital role in maintaining kelp forests and controlling invasive species. The project involves multiple tribes and partners, with sea otters expected to be relocated from healthier populations.