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October 2020
Count Trash-cula Halloween Cleanup!
Trash shouldn’t be the scariest thing on Halloween so join Puget Soundkeeper in their second Halloween cleanup! Registration is not open yet, but will open in the fall. Check back at the event webpage.
Find out more »November 2020
Using the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines
In this one-day class, you will gain familiarity with the contents and use of the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines (MSDG). These guidelines address the design of alternative options for shoreline protection. The course will emphasize how to conduct a site assessment and alternatives analysis, along with a high-level overview of the permitting issues associated with these types of projects. Examples will be explored for different techniques to address shoreline protection. You will learn how to use a checklist approach to…
Find out more »December 2020
Coastal Cafe Radio: WSG Crab Team
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. Tonight's topic: The European green crab is considered one of the world’s worst invasive species. Emily Grason and Jeff Adams are both experts in aquatic invasive species and as marine ecologists with Washington Sea Grant, they oversee a comprehensive…
Find out more »August 2021
Septic Sense Webinar
Join the Snohomish Conservation District for an interactive and informative class about caring for your septic system to extend its longevity and avoid costly repairs. This webinar will teach you about: Different types of systems and how they function Funding sources for repairs And much more! The webinar will be led by Teri King, a septic specialist with Washington Sea Grant. Teri offers many years of experience hosting septic workshops throughout the Puget Sound. Her workshops are engaging, informative, and…
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 »May 2023
Coastal Training Event: Alternatives to Bulkheads
The Washington State Department of Ecology will be hosting an online training for Course #5 of the Coastal Training Program, Alternatives to Bulkheads: Techniques for Erosion Control, including Construction Materials and Maintenance. This course will cover techniques for erosion control and restoration measures for Washington state shorelines, including information described in the Marine Shoreline Design Guidelines for Puget Sound. Sign me up! Register here to reserve your spot for the online training. When: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00 a.m. to…
Find out more »June 2024
Point Ruston Cleanup, Public Access, and Shoreline Development Workshop
The Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group is offering an all-day workshop on the Point Ruston development, including smelter history and cleanup, public access amenities, shoreline permitting, sea level rise considerations, a walking tour, and more. Participants will: Learn about the history of the Asarco smelter and cleanup efforts. Understand how the Point Ruston redevelopment balanced the cleanup with development and public access. Hear from staff at local and state government agencies involved in the planning and permitting of Point Ruston…
Find out more »September 2024
Virtual workshop: CoSMoS Coastal Groundwater Hazards with Rising Seas in Puget Sound
From the Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group, a collaborative project of Washington Sea Grant and the Washington State Department of Ecology: As sea levels rise, the shallow groundwater table in coastal communities will also rise. This slow but chronic threat can flood communities from below, damaging buried infrastructure, flooding below-grade structures, reducing storm sewer capacity, liberating pollutants, compromising foundations, and emerging above ground as an urban flood hazard that can amplify overland storm flooding. As communities develop climate adaptation plans to…
Find out more »February 2025
National Working Waterfront Network Conference
The National Working Waterfront Network’s Conference is the only national event that brings together people from across North America to connect with one another and showcase initiatives that protect and promote working waterfronts. Working waterfronts include waterfront lands, waterfront infrastructure, and waterways that are used for water-dependent activities, such as ports, marinas, small recreational boat harbors, and fishing docks. The purpose of the conference is to connect and unite stakeholders from across the U.S., and to showcase innovative, successful, and…
Find out more »June 2025
Sound to Sea: Working Together to Build Resilient Coastal Communities
Mason County: Join us for a series of skill-based workshops designed to help you and your neighbors learn sustainable ways to care for the land and your communities in the face of a changing climate. Learn steps you can take towards... Improving water quality Building storm & rain gardens Planting for slope health Speakers will include Master Gardener volunteers from Mason County WSU Extension delivering education on planting for slope health and/or restoration, a presentation from WSG on water quality…
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