Green Crabs Have Arrived in Puget Sound: Are They Here to Stay?
Green Crabs Have Arrived in Puget Sound: Are They Here to Stay?
Washington Sea Grant’s monitoring program works to prevent invasive green crabs from establishing populations in Puget Sound
By Jasmine Prat, WSG Science Communications Fellow
Puget Sound shorelines are teem...
Small Oil Spills Program
Aaron Barnett, Boating Program Specialist
Visit the Spills Aren’t Slick webpage!
Learn more: Small Oil Spills Factsheet
Small oil spills from commercial and recreational vessels often result from a lack of knowledge about proper techniques for vessel operation and mai...
Invasive Green Crab Found on San Juan Island
September 2, 2016
Earlier this week in Westcott Bay, San Juan Island, a team of volunteer monitors caught an invasive green crab (Carcinus maenas), marking the first confirmation of this global invader in Washington’s inland waters.
Washington Sea Grant Crab Team volunteers (L-R) Jack Bel...
Boating Outreach
Boating
Pumpout Washington: Clean Marina Program
Aaron Barnett, Boating Program Specialist, and Bridget Trosin, Coastal Policy Specialist
WATCH our latest instructional videos!
In partnership with the Washington State Parks Clean Vessel Act p...
Eyes on the Beach, Boots in the Mud: South Sound Symposium
Attend a poster presentation by the Washington Sea Grant Crab Team at the South Sound Science Symposium. Symposium registration is $20 for students and $40 for regular registrants. More information on the SSSS Website.
Abstract: Because of a recent range expansion, the European green crab (Carcinus...
FAQ – 2
General
Can I really use a slider on any page layout?Yes. Karma now offers the ability to insert a slider on every page template. When creating a page you’ll simply use Karma’s custom ‘Slider Settings’ section of the Page Editing screen to customize and insert your Slider. W...
Teachers
Teachers
Transportation
Transportation is not provided or funded. Each school must make their own transportation arrangements to the event.
Chaperones
At least 2 chaperones per 10 students are required. Chaperones are responsible for keeping students focused on the topic being presented ...
FAQ
Kids’ Day FAQ
What day and time is the event?
The Friday preceding the festival. Two sessions are offered, 9–11:30 AM and 12–2:30 PM.
What is the cost to attend Kids’ Day at OysterFest?
This is a free event, so no fees required!
Where is the Port of Shelton Fairground?
The Fairground is ...
1890
Legislative actions
An Act for the Appraising andDisposing of the Tide and Shore Lands Belonging to the State of Washington, also known as the “Act of March 26, 1890” or “The Tide Land Bill” (Crawford, 1890). This act states any person who, prior to the passage of the act, has plante...
FAQ – 1
General
Karma WordPress Theme
Can I really use a slider on any page layout?Yes. Karma now offers the ability to insert a slider on every page template. When creating a page you’ll simply use Karma’s custom ‘Slider Settings’ section of the Page Editing screen to customiz...
Washington’s Clean Boating Program Wins $2.5 Million in Federal Funding for Waste Pumpout
August 9, 2017
Two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grants will mean less pollution in Washington State Waters.
Boater sewage is a source of pollution into Washington State waters that can contaminate shellfish beds or spread waterborne diseases at popular swimming beaches. To keep this pollution at b...
Squid-A-Rama
Free to the public features art and science activities for all. Art exibition hosted by Des Moines students, live squid and more in the aquaruim, scuba divers in the puget sound, videos , coffee & hot chocolate. Saltys’s Chowder will be available for purchase
...
Friday Harbor Labs – Open House
This free public event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and to check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open for self-guided tours. Visitors will be given a schedule of Open House events. Also available will be ...
1895
LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Bush Act and Callow Act. Dredging of oysters from natural beds prohibited; no harvest of natural beds between June 15-October 31. Prior occupancy given right to purchase. An Act to Protect Eastern Oysters on state lands for 5 years (to allow introduction success/establishment...
Sound Waters University 2024
Sound Waters University is the largest educational and outreach event and the largest annual fundraiser of Sound Water Stewards of Island County, Washington.
Featuring classes on the health of our seas, the impact of climate change, whales, salmon habitat, sea stars, and more, this year’s Soun...