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September 2018
SeaFeast 2018
Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 promises you a setting of endless fun and the fabulous food fare of the surrounding bay and straits. A memorable gathering for family and friends. FREE ADMISSION.
Find out more »Corrosion Training at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is partnering with WSG to offer continuing education courses in marine systems for individuals already in the industry. The courses will rely on industry-relevant mock-ups to provide hands-on practical training taught by experienced professionals. Marine Systems Intensives for industry professionals consist of 5 day classes in marine diesel engines, marine electrical, marine corrosion, and marine hydraulics. The following classes have been scheduled: Electrical Systems April 16 - 20, 2018 July 16 - 20, 2018…
Find out more »October 2018
Oysterfest
The largest annual seafood event in South Puget Sound! Oysters, wines, microbrews, live music and so much more come together for two days every year on the first weekend in October. Hosted by the Shelton Skookum Rotary Club Foundation and attended by thousands, OysterFest is home to the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and is Washington State’s official seafood festival. Visit the Washington Sea Grant booth to learn about our current projects.
Find out more »Sustainability Fair
October is National Campus Sustainability Month, a time to celebrate our accomplishments and recognize the many challenges we still face. At the annual UW Sustainability Fair on October 17, dozens of UW programs, departments, student groups and community partners will come together to discuss their diverse sustainability efforts and ways you can get involved.
Find out more »November 2018
Understanding and Using Sea Level Rise Projections for Washington State
WORKSHOP NOW FULL For waitlist information please contact Nicole Faghin, faghin@uw.edu. The Shoreline and Coastal Planners Group invite you to attend a workshop on Sea Level Rise Projections for Washington on November 6, 2018 in Edmonds, WA. On July 31, Washington Sea Grant and the Climate Impacts Group produced sea level rise projections for 171 locations in Washington State. At this workshop, we will present and discuss findings from the NOAA-funded Washington Coastal Resilience Project, including the new sea…
Find out more »CERF Webinar: Blending complementary ways of knowing—Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science—to support coastal hazards resilience and restoration decision-making
Presented by: Matthew Bethel, Ph.D., and DeWitt H. Braud About this webinar: Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) is a living body of knowledge that includes environmental observations and experiences that occur in places and within an indigenous cultural context. In coastal Louisiana, a multidisciplinary team is using the co-production of knowledge – informed by science and TEK – to produce new information that can enhance decision-making in coastal restoration and protection planning processes, as well as determine how and whether the results…
Find out more »Pacific Marine Expo
Join us at the largest commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast, serving mariners from Alaska to California. Attend events that focus on safety, management, regulatory matters and technological advancements, and tour the exhibit floor to make new maritime industry contacts.
Find out more »January 2019
Southern Resident Orca Forum
The population of our Southern Resident Orcas has declined significantly since 1995 prompting their listing under the Endangered Species Act. Please join the community in learning about the status of these iconic whales and the latest recommendations from the Governor's Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force. Perspectives from various Task Force members and information on engaging in the upcoming state budget process essential to efforts will be provided. Event is free but RSVP at: https://conta.cc/2Py3BmS
Find out more »Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Maintenance Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn techniques to prevent common problems! Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor Boat Shop are co-sponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting & Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters in Gig Harbor, on Tuesday, December 18. This course covers troubleshooting and maintenance of fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems in marine diesel engines. WHEN: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Gig Harbor Boat Shop at Eddon Boat Yard 3805 Harborview Drive Gig Harbor, WA…
Find out more »Crab Team @ Storming the Sound
Crab Team Program Assistant, Kelly Martin, will be presenting at Storming the Sound, a conference for environmental educators in the north Puget Sound region. Originally introduced to the west coast in the late 1980s, invasive European green crab, Carcinus maenas, has posed a threat to ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest for decades. With the recent expansion of green crab into the Salish Sea, there is increased concern over the potential impacts of a full-scale invasion in Washington State. In response…
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