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March 2021
Marine Wiring Workshop in Port Hadlock
Commercial fishermen and recreational boaters: learn to safely wire your boats Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring a marine wiring workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. The Marine Wiring workshop is designed for boat owners who want to upgrade their vessels’ electrical systems. Topics covered include safe wiring practices, selecting wire sizes, circuit breaker and fuse ratings, cable routing and labeling, shore power circuits, battery charging circuits, corrosion protection circuits, engine…
Find out more »May 2021
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Gig Harbor
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, May 7, 2021 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard 3805 Harborview…
Find out more »50th Anniversary Lunch & Learn: Building Resilience Through Innovation and Community Engagement
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Washington Sea Grant with this special event with the interdisciplinary team behind the Washington Coast Resilience Project. Featuring: Nicole Faghin, coastal management specialist, Washington Sea Grant Harriet Morgan, research consultant, Climate Impacts Group Ian Miller, coastal hazards specialist, Washington Sea Grant This webinar is part of Collaborating Across Difference, a three-part series to commemorate 50 years of Washington Sea Grant providing research, outreach, communications and education to Washington’s marine communities. The series, held in partnership with EarthLab,…
Find out more »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 »June 2021
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in Port Hadlock
Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are co-sponsoring a Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters. Topics to be covered include an overview of troubleshooting and the maintenance of various systems within marine diesel engines, including fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling and exhaust. When: Saturday, June 5, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (upper campus) 165 Lower Hadlock Road Port Hadlock, WA…
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 »November 2021
Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea Workshop in Seattle
Learn to effectively treat hypothermia, near drowning and other incidents while on the water. Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a Coast Guard-Approved First Aid at Sea workshop at Fishermen’s Terminal. Topics covered include: CPR Patient assessment Hypothermia and cold water response Near drowning Shock and trauma Burns and fractures Choking and patient immobilization First Aid kits. When: Friday, November 12, 2021 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Nordby Conference Room Nordby Building Fishermen’s…
Find out more »December 2021
Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water. Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Port of Port Townsend are sponsoring a Marine Weather Workshop in Port Townsend. Topics to be covered include weather charts, getting current weather, global winds, waves, atmospheric pressure and wind, strong wind systems, weather models, fog, coastal winds and daily briefing. When: Saturday, December 4, 2021 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Where: Marina Room Point Hudson Marina Port Townsend,…
Find out more »January 2022
OCNMS/Feiro Speaker Series: Ian Miller on Sea Level Rise: Around the World and Here at Home
On January 11, 2022, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Feiro Marine Life Center will kick off their 2022 co-sponsored Speaker Series with Dr. Ian Miller on Sea Level Rise: Around the World and Here at Home. Sea level rise is an impact of climate change of special concern to coastal communities around the world, including here in Washington state. Dr. Ian Miller will talk through the current state of the science as it relates to both observed and projected (i.e.…
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