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May 2017
Well Education and Testing
WET invites you to take a look at the health of your well and learn about keeping your drinking water safe. Washington State Department of Health recommends annual testing of individual wells for fecal coliform bacteria; testing your water is the best solution to identify possible contamination. WET provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water. COST: coliform sample ($25.00); lead sample ($15.00) Samples and WET Collection Form should be dropped off at the following locations between noon…
Find out more »What is the State of Your Oyster?
State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound. See flyer for more information.
Find out more »June 2017
Marine First Aid Class (Seattle)
Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course on Monday, June 5 in Seattle. Topics covered include CPR, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold water, near drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization and essentials for first-aid kits. Fee: $100 ($50 for commercial fishermen)
Find out more »New Giants of the Salish Sea
Come learn about the latest research on the return of humpback and gray whales to our region! This free event will be hosted by John Calambokidis, Senior Research Biologist at Cascadia Research Collective. Seating opens for the presentation at 6:00pm, but starting at 5:00pm you can meet "Big Mama", a life-sized, walk-inside model of the famous humpback whale. For more information, contact: bblackie@pencol.edu or 360-417-6253. The event will be held in Keegan Hall (Science and Technology), Building M, Room 125.
Find out more »Digging for Dinner at Dosewallips
Join the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Friday, June 9 at Dosewallips State Park in Brinnon for a day on the beach to learn about harvesting oysters and several species of clams. Bring the family! WDFW staff will share information about harvesting and shucking oysters, different types of clams, where to find these delicious foods, how to harvest safely and sustainably, how to prepare & cook your harvest, and basic…
Find out more »NOAA Open House
Explore your world and learn more about how NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - works to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment to help protect people and property and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources. Join us at the Western Regional Center in Seattle, Washington for a series of free activities, including engaging science presentations and panels, interactive exhibits and tours. This event is perfect for the whole family. NOAA staff and scientists will…
Find out more »Go Expo Celebration
Get out into the great outdoors and celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Go Expo. Stop by the Washington Sea Grant table and meet Meg Chadsey, WSG Ocean Acidification Specialist, at the Go Expo festival held at Sammamish State Park. Enjoy Lake Sammamish State Park while you experience and learn about traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities.
Find out more »Shilshole Boatfest
Get out on a boat (or many) and meet people who can help navigate how to get into boating (even without owning a boat), how to boat safety, and how to protect the environment while boating so you can continue to enjoy the water after the event. Meet WSG Boating Specialist Aaron Barnett at this free boating event to learn about the Pumpout program and how to prevent small oil spills while boating. Also enjoy kids' activities, live music, food trucks, vendors celebrating our Ballard…
Find out more »Shilshole Boatfest
Join the Port of Seattle for this free event that will get you and your family out on a boat (or many) and introduce you to people who can help navigate how to get into boating (even without owning a boat)! Learn about boat safety, and how to protect the environment while boating so you can continue to enjoy the water after the event. Also enjoy kids' activities, live music, food trucks, vendors celebrating the Ballard community, and more!
Find out more »Northwest Climate Conference – Abstracts Due
Abstracts due Monday, June 12! The NW Climate Conference annually brings together more than 300 researchers and practitioners from around the region to discuss scientific findings, challenges, and solutions related to the impacts of climate on people, natural resources, and infrastructure in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada. The conference aims to stimulate a place-based and cross-disciplinary exchange of information about emerging climate, climate impacts, and climate adaptation science and practice in the Northwest. The conference also provides…
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