resources, meeting notes, and reports
Resources and Reports
- International Association of Ports and Harbors. (2026). The release of the Environmental Ship Index underwater radiated noise module and sharing experiences from a regional underwater radiated noise reduction programme. London, England: International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee.
- Adams, S., Aronson, R. (2026). Results of the 2025-2026 Voluntary Slowdown for Large Commercial Vessels in Washington Waters for the Protection of Southern Resident Killer Whales. Seattle, Washington: Maritime Blue.
- Adams, S., Banda-Cruz, G., Aronson, R. (2025). Best Practices for Passenger-only Ferries Operating in Southern Resident Killer Whale Critical Habitat: A Rapid Review. Seattle, Washington: Maritime Blue.
- Sound Check: A Quiet Sound for Killer Whales (2025). One Ocean Week Presentation.
- Ogilvy, C., Matei, M., & Wood, J. (2025). Quiet Sound Vessel Traffic Comparison Study. SMRU Consulting report to Quiet Sound.
- Adams, S., Aronson, R. (2025). Results of the 2024-2025 Voluntary Slowdown for Large Commercial Vessels in Washington Waters for the Protection of Southern Resident Killer Whales. Seattle, Washington: Maritime Blue.
- Quiet Sound Strategic Plan, 2024-2028 (Updated August 2026).
- Adams, S. & Aronson, R. (2024). Results of the 2023-2024 Voluntary Commercial Shipping Slowdown in Washington Waters for the Protection of Southern Resident Killer Whales. Seattle, Washington: Washington Maritime Blue
- Aronson, R., & O’Morchoe, C. (2023). Results of the 2022-2023 Voluntary Commercial Shipping Slowdown Trial in Washington Waters for the Protection of Southern Resident Killer Whales. Seattle, Washington: Washington Maritime Blue.
Leadership Committee Meetings
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee Jan 27 2022 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee April 19 2022 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee July 19 2022 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee October 18 2022 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee Jan 24 2023 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee April 18 2023 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee July 18 2023 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee October 17 2023 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee January 23, 2024 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee April 23, 2024 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee July 23, 2024 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee October 22, 2024 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee January 22, 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee April 23, 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee July 1, 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee October 7, 2025 Meeting Summary.
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee January 27, 2026 Meeting Summary.
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee April 28, 2026 Meeting Summary.
- Quiet Sound Leadership Committee July 14, 2026 Meeting Summary
ORCAS Advisory Group Meetings
- Quiet Sound Vessel Operations and Incentives WG Meeting Minutes March 09, 2022
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee December 6 2024 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee March 14 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee May 16 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee Sep 19 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee Dec 19 2025 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee March 20 2026 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee June 26 2026 Meeting Summary
- Quiet Sound ORCAS Committee Sep 18 2026 Meeting Summary
