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October 2020
Coastal Cafe Podcast
Washington Sea Grant, in partnership with KPTZ 91.9 FM in Port Townsend, WA, produces Coastal Cafe, a science-based radio program focusing on regional marine science news. Coastal Cafe brings the latest in marine science information directly to coastal communities in Washington State. Hosts Aaron Barnett and MaryAnn Wagner explore science with researchers, policy experts and people who live and work on the coast about issues impacting Washington State coastal communities and the natural environment. Tune in at 91.9 FM on…
Find out more »Speaker Series: Anticipating Future Environments
The Huxley Speaker Series is hosted by Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University. On October 8, Shana Lee Hirsch, Research Scientist at the department of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington will present: Anticipating Future Environments: Climate Change, Adaptive Restoration, and the Columbia River Basin. Learn more here!
Find out more »Session I: Tribal Climate Change Policy
Join Session I of the National Tribal Leadership Climate Change Summit on Tribal Climate Change Policy. The Summit is hosted by the Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians (ATNI), National Congress of American Indians (ATNI), United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), and Pacific Northwest Tribes. Session I will focus on Tribal climate policy and climate change implications for Tribes, First Nations, and Indigenous communities. Tribal policy experts will also present a Tribal analysis and discussion on the key pillars of the…
Find out more »Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Sean Rohan, AFSC GAP, will present A framework for simulating latitudinal catchability variation. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
Find out more »DEADLINE: Ag of the Middle Accelerator Program
Through their Food, Farms, & Fisheries program, Ecotrust is working to help develop a food system that supports a regional network of socially and environmentally responsible, mid-size farmers, ranchers, fishers, and processors. The Ag of the Middle Accelerator is a two-year business development program providing formal instruction from experts in business structure, finance, taxation, accounting, credit, market development, food justice and more. Designed to fit the demands of the producers they serve, trainings and one-on-one technical assistance sessions are scheduled…
Find out more »Bellingham Dockside Market
Bellingham SeaFeast is joining forces with local fishermen, the Port of Bellingham, and the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County to launch the Bellingham Dockside Market.Bellingham Dockside Market will serve as the hub for local fishermen in and out of Squalicum Harbor to sell their catch directly to you! Starting this Saturday, October 17th at 10am, you'll be able to follow signs into Squalicum Harbor to buy seafood directly from the hardworking fishermen who catch it. Sales will run until around 3pm, but…
Find out more »Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Milton Love, UC Santa Barbara, will present What we did on our fall vacations - Submersible research on the fishes of southern California oil/gas platforms. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
Find out more »Speaker Series: Natural Environments and Emerging Contaminants
The Huxley Speaker Series is hosted by Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University. On October 22, Dr. Manuel Montaño, an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Sciences department at Western Washington University will present: Studying the Natural Environment and Emerging Contaminants One Nanoparticle at a Time. Learn more here!
Find out more »Online Training: Oil Spill Awareness and Response Support
Join Seattle Audubon for an online training: Oil Spill Awareness and Response Support. Each year, over 20 billion gallons of oil and other hazardous chemicals are transported in Puget sound. Trained volunteers can support spill response and assessment. Volunteers from diverse organizations will help build a network to respond to an oil spill emergency. For more information contact Patricia Townsend, patricia.townsend@wsu.edu. Learn more and register here.
Find out more »Groundfish Seminar Series
Join the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in their virtual 2020 Groundfish Seminar Series! You'll hear from local and international scientists who are on the cutting-edge of groundfish research. This week, Melissa Haltuch, NWFSC, presents Moving toward next generation groundfish tactical and strategic models using oceanographic drivers of recruitment. Click here for registration information and the full speaker roster. The series happens every Tuesday @ 10am PT from October 6 to December 15.
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