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October 2020
Shellfish Conference and Tradeshow
The Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association and National Shellfisheries Association - Pacific Coast Section Shellfish Conference and Tradeshow is an opportunity for growers, researchers, agency staff, industry partners and students to explore new research findings, consider public policy issues facing the shellfish industry, and to share stories and learn from each others’ experiences. While we will miss seeing you in person, we are excited that this virtual meeting will offer new opportunities to expand participation and remove geographical barriers. Check…
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 »May 2021
Yellow Rope on the Beach: a webinar for students grades 6-12
Fragments of yellow rope are washing ashore on beaches in Washington and Oregon. Where did these three-strand braided yellow polypropylene rope pieces come from, and how can this type of marine debris be reduced? Students, join this webinar to find out how yellow rope is used, ways the pieces escape into the marine environment, and the steps oyster growers are taking to find a solution for this problem. There will be time at the end of the presentations to ask…
Find out more »State of the Oyster Study
State of the Oyster Study invites you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and Puget Sound. Collection dates for the 2021 season are: May 31 • June 27 • July 25 • August 22 Samples with payment and collection forms may be dropped off at the following locations only on the dates listed above, from noon – 2:30 p.m. Hunter Farms - 1921 E. State Route 106, Union QFC parking lot,…
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 »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.
Find out more »April 2023
Northwest Curious: Meet the Authors of Heaven on the Half Shell
Meet the authors of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest at this online event hosted by the King County Library System. Fully updated and chock-full of “oysterabilia," this book covers the rich history of our region's beloved bivalve industry. The authors shine a light on the native and non-native farmers who have have kept the oyster harvest sustainable for thousands of years, including major contributions from Japanese immigrants prior to World War II. Readers will also be…
Find out more »June 2023
Author Talk: Heaven on the Half Shell
Join the Orca Books Co-op with authors David George Gordon and MaryAnn Barron Wagner with a new edition of their book HEAVEN ON THE HALF SHELL: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest There will be a short reading/presentation, a Q&A and some time to chat and a signing! For more information, email noraa@orcabooks.com Heaven on the Half Shell, a new book published by the University of Washington Press in partnership with Washington Sea Grant, is a thoroughly…
Find out more »September 2023
Heaven on the Half Shell – Coos Bay, OR
A former science writer for Washington Sea Grant in Seattle, David George Gordon is a co-author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest, revised and updated by University of Washington Press. He has written 22 books on topics ranging from slugs and snails to cockroaches, sharks, gray whales and the Sasquatch. As author of The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook, he has appeared on The Late, Late Show with James Corden, Late Night With Conan…
Find out more »October 2024
OysterFest
42 years fresh! It’s not just great food, beers, wines, and live music. Throughout the festival, exhibits demonstrate how important water quality is to our communities as agency displays offer free activities and information. This and more has made the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival a much anticipated family event. The West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival (OysterFest) is hosted and presented by the Skookum Rotary Club. Each year members and…
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