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September 2021
50th Anniversary of Washington Sea Grant
Washington Sea Grant began its work on September 17, 1971. Learn about what WSG has accomplished over the past 50 years by looking through the historical photos in our blog here.
Find out more »January 2022
OCNMS/Feiro Speaker Series: Ian Miller on Sea Level Rise: Around the World and Here at Home
On January 11, 2022, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Feiro Marine Life Center will kick off their 2022 co-sponsored Speaker Series with Dr. Ian Miller on Sea Level Rise: Around the World and Here at Home. Sea level rise is an impact of climate change of special concern to coastal communities around the world, including here in Washington state. Dr. Ian Miller will talk through the current state of the science as it relates to both observed and projected (i.e.…
Find out more »February 2022
Savvy Septic Workshop
FREE & Online. Register today to attend either Tuesday February 1 or Wednesday February 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8316354576146/WN_bn39jdUVQsmMGafHLm9MmA Snohomish County's Savvy Septic Program is a one-stop-shop for financing options, incentives, and education to help you maintain a healthy septic system! The Savvy Septic Program offers: Low-interest loans for septic system repair and replacement Rebates for septic system inspection and riser installation Grants for qualifying low income homeowners for system maintenance and repairs Free maintenance workshops to help residents…
Find out more »March 2022
Webinar: Green Crab Management in Pacific Shorelines
WSG Crab Team Program Lead, Emily Grason, will be participating in a panel presentation on management of invasive European green crabs in the eastern Pacific as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Other presenters will include: Bobbie Buzzell (Lummi Natural Resources) Allen Pleus (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) Danielle Verna (Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council) The event is co-hosted by the Washington Invasive Species Council and the North American Invasive Species Management Association. Learn more about…
Find out more »2022 Conference for Shellfish Growers
March 7, 2022 from 9 a.m to 5 p.m Registration is free but required prior to the event. Registration required: Register Online When meeting capacity is achieved, registrations will no longer be taken. Draft Agenda: Heatwave impacts, consequences and relief COVID 19 pandemic impacts Shellfish mortality Shellfish culture
Find out more »WSG Crab Team Training Workshop (In-Person)
Deer Lagoon team members welcome their newest additions, Rob and Kerry. Photo credit: Amy Linhart Washington Sea Grant's Crab Team monitors are gearing up for the seventh full season of early detection and monitoring of invasive European green crab. Tracking green crab populations is an essential tool for effective management - and it's pretty fun! Training for new volunteers and participants starts with virtual sessions the week of February 28. Check the Announcement Newsletter to learn more
Find out more »July 2022
Adapting to Environmental Change: Strategies for West Coast Shellfish Aquaculture
Please join Drs. Melissa Ward, University of Oxford, and Kristin Green, Oregon State University, for this informative webinar regarding their research on shellfish aquaculture producers in California and Oregon. Teri King, Washington Sea Grant will be hosting the webinar. Register in advance for this meeting here. Coastal communities along the U.S. West Coast experience a myriad of environmental stressors, including exposure to low pH waters exacerbated by ocean acidification (OA). This can result in ecological and social consequences, making necessary…
Find out more »September 2022
Northwest Wooden Boat Festival
Washington Sea Grant will be at the largest wooden boat festival in North America. Learn about tickets for the Wooden Boat Show in Port Townsend here. Visit our booth and get a free adapter for pumping out and a free bib to prevent oil spills.
Find out more »Bellingham SeaFeast 2022
Washington Sea Grant will be in Bellingham celebrating its waterfront and seafood industries. Learn more about Bellingham's SeaFeast here. Visit our booth and learned about sustainable fishing and local seafood. Also, pick up fun swag like carabiners and stickers.
Find out more »October 2022
OysterFest 2022
Washington Sea Grant will be in Shelton celebrating its local shellfish resources. Learn more about OysterFest here. Visit our booth and learned about how we can help support aquaculture and shellfish growing. Also, pick up fun swag like carabiners and stickers.
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