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June 2015
Coastal Flood Risk Reduction
In 2011, half of the major disaster declarations were due in whole or in part to flooding. Communities are able adopt a variety of corrective and preventive measures to reduce flood damage. This course incorporates flood plain management practices, and participants will learn about the traditional structural and nonstructural mitigation approaches to reduce risk, strengthen opportunities, and increase resilience. The course will provide an overview of the flooding risks to coastal built and natural environments, in addition to introducing capabilities…
Find out more »Seattle Aquarium: Master Planning Open House
On June 8th the Seattle Aquarium will publish a Draft Master Plan on our website describing our plan to increase the Aquarium’s marine conservation impact and on June 16th we are hosting Open House to gather public feedback on the Draft Master Plan.
Find out more »Beach Walk in Seabeck, Washington
Explore and learn about low tide creatures with experts Bob McBride, Renee Johnson, and WSG's Marine Water Quality Specialist Jeff Adams.
Find out more »Coastal Flood Risk Reduction
In 2011, half of the major disaster declarations were due in whole or in part to flooding. Communities are able adopt a variety of corrective and preventive measures to reduce flood damage. This course incorporates flood plain management practices, and participants will learn about the traditional structural and nonstructural mitigation approaches to reduce risk, strengthen opportunities, and increase resilience. The course will provide an overview of the flooding risks to coastal built and natural environments, in addition to introducing capabilities…
Find out more »Washington Ocean Acidification Center 2015 Science Symposium
This day-long symposium features invited presentations from regional experts focusing on new results from field observations, biological experiments, modeling and forecasting, and other research relevant to ocean acidification in Washington waters. Presentations will be followed by plenary discussions of emerging science and critical information gaps. There is no charge to attend, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please fill out the registration form and email it to Rachel Vander Giessen. Please register BEFORE JUNE 21. A program agenda is available for download…
Find out more »2nd Annual Get Outdoors Expo
Get Outdoors — Adventure Awaits! The second annual “Get Outdoors – Adventure Awaits” Expo will feature games, giveaways, outdoor gear demonstrations, mascots, live music and food vendors. Includes educational displays from Washington Sea Grant experts and other natural resource agencies, outdoor organizations, gear companies and more. The Expo will kick off at 11:00am with a short program from elected officials, outdoor leaders and our sponsors. It’s fun, family-friendly and free. When: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Where: State Capitol…
Find out more »July 2015
Summer Beach Walk—Anderson Point County Park
The Beach Naturalists invite you to participate in beach walks this summer. Do not be overwhelmed by what you do not know. It’s your appreciation of our shorelines and critters that stimulates and inspires the public who come to the beaches to walk and explore with us. Each site will have a box of props and educational materials to share with the public. Please contact Renee Johnson to sign up for 2-3 beach explorations this summer. You’ll be glad you did. It’s…
Find out more »Summer Beach Walk—North Beach
The Beach Naturalists invite you to participate in beach walks this summer. Do not be overwhelmed by what you do not know. It’s your appreciation of our shorelines and critters that stimulates and inspires the public who come to the beaches to walk and explore with us. Each site will have a box of props and educational materials to share with the public. Please contact Renee Johnson to sign up for 2-3 beach explorations this summer. You’ll be glad you did. It’s…
Find out more »Summer Beach Walk at Manchester State Park
Grab your friends and join us for low tide learning and fun! Join Harbor WildWatch for a Water Stewards Beach Walk at beautiful Manchester State Park, on the Olympic Peninsula, near Port Orchard. Bring your park pass. Address: 1767 E. Hilldale, Port Orchard, WA, 98366 Phone: 360-871-4065
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