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July 2018
Vashon-Maury Island Low Tide Celebration
Join the 13th Annual Low Tide Celebration at Point Robinson Park! Activities will include beach walks with Vashon Beach Naturalists, tours of the Point Robinson Lighthouse, water activities, and great food. Be sure to arrive in time to see official low tide of -3.5' at 12:30 p.m.
Find out more »Well Education & Testing
Keeping Your Well Well in 2018 WSG 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. Well Education & Testing provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water. Full details about the sampling protocol and the sample form can…
Find out more »Electrical Systems Training at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding has developed non-credit continuing education courses in marine systems for individuals already in the industry. The courses will rely on industry-relevant mock-ups to provide hands-on practical training taught by experienced professionals. Marine Systems Intensives for industry professionals consist of 5 day classes in marine diesel engines, marine electrical, marine corrosion, and marine hydraulics. The following classes have been scheduled: Electrical Systems April 16 - 20, 2018 July 16 - 20, 2018 Instructor Kevin Ritz…
Find out more »NOAA Science Camp – Session 2
*Online registration is full* Contact Maile Sullivan, Education Specialist (noaacamp@uw.edu) to find out about future camps. This week-long day camp introduces students to earth and ocean sciences and science careers through hands-on activities emphasizing solutions to real-world problems. During the week, campers may participate in the following activities: Try on SCUBA diving gear and simulate a dive in a hyperbaric chamber Identify different marine mammals by looking at tags and skulls Analyze water samples and see how buoys help predict large-scale…
Find out more »Shoreline Monitoring Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer to collect some shoreline profile data at the Powel property on Bainbridge Island. In 2012, the Powel family, who owns a small peninsula on the north end of Bainbridge Island, removed 1/3 of a mile of bulkheads. Before and since, Washington Sea Grant has been collecting physical profile data and sometimes biological data from 8 different profiles around the property to document erosion and habitat changes. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Jeff Adams, Washington Sea Grant Marine Ecologist, jaws@uw.edu…
Find out more »Septic Care Workshop (Granite Falls)
Learn how to properly maintain and care for your septic system to avoid costly repairs and protect the health of your family and Snohomish County water quality. Teri King from Washington Sea Grant leaves you with the know-how to protect your system, work with septic professionals, and make sure your system lasts for years to come. You will also receive information on the County's new Savvy Septic financial assistance program from program staff. To register, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZVBZDY If you have any…
Find out more »Explore Residential Armor Removals on Puget Sound
Join us for a day of exploring examples of residential armor removal and soft shore projects in the marine environment. We will visit three different properties on Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. At each site, we will meet with designers, regulators, consultants, and others who participated in each of these projects. We will start the day at Fay Bainbridge Park and use that as our lunch spot between site visits. For AICP: 6 CM credits available! FREE REGISTRATION: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3499375 NOTE:…
Find out more »Septic Care Workshop (Snohomish)
Learn how to properly maintain and care for your septic system to avoid costly repairs and protect the health of your family and Snohomish County water quality. Teri King from Washington Sea Grant leaves you with the know-how to protect your system, work with septic professionals, and make sure your system lasts for years to come. You will also receive information on the County's new Savvy Septic financial assistance program from program staff. To register, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZVBZDY If you have any…
Find out more »Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Mini-Session
*Online registration is full* Contact Maile Sullivan, Education Specialist (noaacamp@uw.edu) to find out about future camps. NOAA Science Camp is partnering with Atlantis STEAM to offer a new three-day NOAA Science Camp Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) mini-session geared to inspire middle school students in the STEM fields through hands-on learning. Workshop attendees will: Create a mini-ROV capable of simple tasks Learn concepts of buoyancy, thrust and electricity Carry out the skills of soldering and piloting an ROV Investigate robotics and its real-world…
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