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February 2020
Boat Patrol
Volunteer patrols form a central part of Puget Soundkeeper’s effort to monitor pollution and prevent debris from reaching our waterways. While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges, oil slicks, and other emergent pollution. We also check for the application of best management practices by shoreline businesses. Along the way, volunteers will learn about the history of Seattle’s development and have the opportunity to view our waterways from a unique perspective. Volunteers will ride as passengers in the Soundkeeper…
Find out more »Coastal Inundation Mapping Training
The Washington Department of Ecology's 2-day hands-on training provides an introduction to coastal inundation and coastal inundation mapping methods using GIS. Topics include discussion about different types of coastal inundation (i.e., riverine flooding, shallow coastal flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, tsunami), selection of elevation datasets and datums, mapping fundamentals, spatial methodologies used to map flood areas in a coastal environment, and applications and limitations of various types of inundation products. Coastal Inundation Mapping is a technical class focused specifically…
Find out more »Vancouver International Boat Show
Learn about all things boating at the Vancouver International Boat Show! The event is brought to you by Boating BC Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and highlighting the enjoyment of boating on Canada's West Coast, and to ensuring a positive atmosphere of growth for its members. At the show, look out for the... Washington Sea Grant Booth Floating Show at Granville Island Women's Day, a one-day educational opportunity for woman boaters And over 125 presentations from boating experts…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Lake Union Kayak Patrol
Puget Soundkeeper needs your help each week as they paddle through Lake Union and remove trash from the water while keeping an eye out for other pollution violations. Volunteers will be in double kayaks outfitted with trash bags, grabbers, and nets for scooping debris from the water. The team will paddle to a designated area of the lake and collect any visible trash to properly dispose of back on land. Check out our video to gain a sense of what kayak patrol…
Find out more »Coastal Inundation Mapping Training
The Washington Department of Ecology’s 2-day hands-on training provides an introduction to coastal inundation and coastal inundation mapping methods using GIS. Topics include discussion about different types of coastal inundation (i.e., riverine flooding, shallow coastal flooding, sea level rise, storm surge, tsunami), selection of elevation datasets and datums, mapping fundamentals, spatial methodologies used to map flood areas in a coastal environment, and applications and limitations of various types of inundation products. Coastal Inundation Mapping is a technical class focused specifically…
Find out more »Huxley Speaker Series
For Winter Quarter 2020, the Huxley College of Western Washington University is collaborating with the Salish Sea Institute for the Huxley Speaker Series, with a focus on the Salish Sea. The Series is free and open to the public. This week, Terrie Klinger presents: Ocean Acidification in the Salish Sea Klinger is the Barer Professor of Sustainability Science in the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington and Co-Director of the Washington Ocean Acidification Center. Her research focuses…
Find out more »Marine Wiring and Diesel Engine Workshops in Port Townsend
A chance for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters to learn to safely wire their boats or troubleshoot their diesel engines. Washington Sea Grant, The Port of Port Townsend and WSU Jefferson County Extension are co-sponsoring two workshops in Port Townsend that will cover essential skills for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters: marine wiring and diesel engine troubleshooting. The Diesel Engine Troubleshooting workshop will cover troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling…
Find out more »Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries
The Bevan Series on Sustainable Fisheries is a free and public symposium featuring internationally recognized experts and sponsored by Tanya Bevan, friends of Don Bevan, UW SAFS, Washington Sea Grant, and NOAA’s Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Northwest Fisheries Science Center. This week, Michael Jones, Peter A Larkin Professor Emeritus and Co-Director the the Quantitative Fisheries Center at Michigan State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, presents: Management of fisheries in large freshwater ecosystems: Lessons for multi-jurisdictional coastal marine fisheries…
Find out more »Boat Patrol
Volunteer patrols form a central part of Puget Soundkeeper’s effort to monitor pollution and prevent debris from reaching our waterways. While on patrol, we keep an eye out for abnormal discharges, oil slicks, and other emergent pollution. We also check for the application of best management practices by shoreline businesses. Along the way, volunteers will learn about the history of Seattle’s development and have the opportunity to view our waterways from a unique perspective. Volunteers will ride as passengers in the Soundkeeper…
Find out more »PTMSC New Volunteer Info Session
Volunteering with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a great way to get involved in your community, meet new people, and take action to help the Salish Sea. Whether you’re a retired professor or a novice to marine biology, there’s room for everyone! You don’t need a science background, just enthusiasm, passion, and a willingness to try new things. Visit our Volunteering at PTMSC web page to learn more. Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00-5:30pm Port Townsend Marine Science Center…
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