A leader in research, outreach and education for nearly 50 years,
Update on Sea Grant Funding
Read about recent news on funding for Sea Grant and words of support from University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. Learn more
Two Positions Open at Washington Sea Grant
Washington Sea Grant seeks a Graduate Student Research Assistant for social science research related to West Coast fishing communities and an Administrator.
Clean Marina Program Going Strong This Summer
Staff visited Eastern Washington marinas along Lake Chelan recently, educating area marina managers about the clean marina certification program. Learn what you can do to keep our waters clean.
July 23
State of the Oyster Study
Find out if your oysters are safe to eat. State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal area.
July 23
Well Education and Testing
Learn how to keep your well water safe for drinking. The Washington State Department of Health recommends annual testing for bacteria. You can test your well through our WET program (Well Education and Testing) in South Puget Sound. Register here.
Marine Renewable Energy Seminar Series this August
Wind, waves, tides are all renewable sources of power that can be used to generate electricity. What is the outlook for marine technologies that seek to generate power from, or on, the sea? Learn about the ocean’s potential contribution to future energy needs at WSG’s August Marine Renewable Energy seminar series: August 8 at Padilla Bay Reserve (6:30-8:30 p.m.); August 15th at the Olympic Natural Resources Center (7-9 p.m.); and Aug 21 at the Northwest Maritime Center (6-8 p.m.).
2017 Request for Proposals
WSG is now requesting proposals for one- to two-year projects from investigators at academic, research and education institutions throughout the state of Washington. Full proposals due: 5:00 p.m. PST, June 1, 2017.
Program Development
WSG sets aside a portion of its federal budget for small grants that allow timely responses to new or changing needs and provide the capacity to plan and begin implementation in emerging program areas.