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October 2015
Salmon Docent Training
Learn about Important Salmon Species in Kitsap County Learn about salmon habitat, life cycle, and species in the Puget Sound. Salmon expert Paul Dorn shares his varied, extensive experience and knowledge of species and issues affecting salmon in the Salish Sea. Once trained, share your knowledge with others at upcoming salmon events around the Sound through Kitsap Salmon Tours! When: Friday, October 16 from 9:00am – 3:00pm Where: WSU Classroom 406, Norm Dicks Government Center, Bremerton Cost: $25 check or…
Find out more »Salmon Docent Introductory Training
Learn about Important Salmon Species in Kitsap County Sign up for a free salmon docent introductory evening class. Learn about salmon habitat, life cycle, and species in the Puget Sound. Salmon expert Paul Dorn shares his varied, extensive experience and knowledge of species and issues affecting salmon in the Salish Sea. Once trained, share your knowledge with others at upcoming salmon events around the Sound with the Kitsap Salmon Tours. What: Salmon Docent Introductory Training When: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday,…
Find out more »2015 SustainableUW Festival: Exhibitor Fair
Dozens of exhibitors who put sustainability first will be on Red Square to inform the UW community about their efforts. Learn about environmental student groups, UW programs, community partners and more.
Find out more »2015 SustainableUW Festival: Huskies for Humanity
Research, Art, and Restoration: UW's Connection to the Duwamish River Join SustainableUW for an exploration of the many ways UW is connected to the Duwamish River. The evening will start with a poster session of former and current projects associated with the Duwamish River and surrounding community, followed by several short presentations on current projects by UW faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Following the presentations, attendees will have a chance to interact with the presenters.
Find out more »2015 SustainableUW Festival: Husky Highlight
Energy and Innovation Researchers at the Molecular Engineering & Sciences Institute (MolES) and Clean Energy Institute (CEI) explore how custom engineered molecules can lead to breakthroughs in solar energy, health & medicine and drug delivery. Come hear members of MolES and CEI labs talk about their passion for tackling some of society’s greatest challenges and learn how they are incorporating sustainable practices in to their everyday work. The program will conclude with a tour of the Molecular Engineering & Sciences…
Find out more »2015 SustainableUW Festival: Campus as a Living Lab Exhibit
UW Sustainability, in conjunction with the UW Center for Integrated Design, presents an exhibition showcasing innovative sustainability projects at the University of Washington. The UW campuses serve as living laboratories for a broad range of projects that address challenges and opportunities in operations, education and research. The exhibit in the UW Center for Integrated Design's Discovery Commons at the Bullitt Center features posters detailing work by programs including the Campus Sustainability Fund, the Green Seed Fund, UW Sustainability's Green Certification…
Find out more »November 2015
1st Annual Environmental Law Symposium on Ocean Acidification and Coastal Health
The Puget Sound and our Pacific Northwest marine waters are particularly vulnerable to ocean acidification because of our location combined with other global, natural, and human-driven factors. This symposium includes comprehensive litigation and legislation updates regarding Washington's efforts to respond to our acidifying waters. Panelists will discuss the opportunities to adapt existing laws and the need to implement new laws to address ocean acidification, the current strategies taken by Washington state, and the various stakeholder perspectives on the issue. This…
Find out more »Financial Planning for Fishermen and Farmers
How to get the most out of your fishing and farming operations Washington State University Jefferson and Clallam County Extension, and Washington Sea Grant are cosponsoring a Financial Planning Workshop for commercial fishermen and farmers (in conjunction with WSU’s Cultivating Success Entrepreneurial Class). If you are contemplating actions including obtaining new financing for your operation, buying new gear or a new boat, expanding into a different fishery, or even retiring, this workshop is for you. Topics include the 5 C’s of Credit, lending…
Find out more »Preview of the 2015 Eastern Bering Sea Pollock Stock Assessment
Washington Sea Grant, the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, and the University of Washington College of the Environment invite you to attend a preview of the most recent assessment of the Eastern Bering Sea (EBS) pollock — the target of one of the world’s largest fisheries. The purpose of this forum is to provide fishery stakeholders and the public the opportunity to learn about the status of the EBS pollock stock and to ask questions and discuss the science…
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