C-CAN Ocean Acidification Roundtable Discussion
A state-level policy, management and science approach to build support to address ocean acidification: lessons learned after 5+ years of stakeholder collaboration in Washington state.
Presented by Martha Kongsgaard, Chair of the Marine Resources Advisory Council; Bill Dewey, Taylor Shellfish; Kir...
Protect Our Salmon
Protect Our Salmon
Here are some easy changes you can make in your daily life to help protect salmon from the effects of habitat loss and pollution. Start with one change or tackle them all!
Water conservation helps protect stream flows and water quality.
F...
Marine Weather Workshop in Kingston
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2018
CONTACT: Sarah Fisken, 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu
Washington Sea Grant and the Kingston Cove Yacht Club offer a Marine Weather Workshop
Learn to read the weather before you head out on the water.
Washington Sea Grant a...
Webinar: What To Expect When You’re Expecting… A Tsunami
Did the Alaska earthquake and tsunami on October 19th have you wondering how you’ll be alerted if a tsunami is about to strike Washington? Join experts from the Washington Geological Survey and Washington Emergency Management Division in this free webinar to learn about how tsunamis can impact Was...
City of Kirkland to Lead State in Developing Environmentally Friendly Shorelines
MEDIA EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2017
CONTACT:
Nicole Faghin, Washington Sea Grant at 206-685-8286 or email faghin@uw.edu.Kathy Cummings, City of Kirkland at 425-979-6562 or email KCummings@kirklandwa.gov
City of Kirkland to Lead State in Developing Environmentally Friendly Shorelines Med...
Eastern Washington Marinas Take Big Steps to Prevent Small Oil Spills
NEWS RELEASE
August 17, 2017
CONTACT: Aaron Barnett, Washington Sea Grant, (206) 616-8929 or aaronb5@uw.edu
Eastern Washington Marinas Take Big Steps to Prevent
Small Oil Spills
Washington Sea Grant expands its clean marina and small oil spill prevention programs on Lake Chelan
He...
Four Recent Graduates Announced as Finalists for John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Updated September 21, 2022
We are pleased to announce that three recent graduate students — Mitchell G. Hebner, Caroline Potter, Kelsey Rudes and Jacquelyn Shaff — were selected as finalists for the 2023 class of the prestigious John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program.
Since 1979, t...
King Tides Jan. 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2019
CONTACT: Bridget Trosin, Washington Sea Grant, 360-428-1003, bemmett@uw.edu
Experience King Tides
Learn about future sea level rise
Saturday, January 11 in Westport
and
Wednesday, January 15...
Tacoma High School Students Win 20th Annual Orca Bowl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: MaryAnn Wagner, Washington Sea Grant
206-616-5363, maryannb@uw.edu
Tacoma High School Students Win Statewide Marine Science Competition
Orca Bowl: The Junior Olympics of Ocean Science in the Northwest
High school teams from throughout Washingto...
Harbor WildWatch Summer Beach Walks: Penrose
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Meet at local beaches throughout the summer to explore the intertidal habitat at low tide with trained naturalists and volunteers. There is no better way to learn about your local environment then to stroll the shore, investigate seldom seen animal and discover wh...
Is Ocean Acidification Taking a Toll on Salmon?
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2017
CONTACT:
Meg Chadsey, Ocean Acidification Specialist, Washington Sea Grant: 206-616-1538 or mchadsey@uw.edu
Brett Veerhusen, Principal, Ocean Strategies and Communications; Consultant, United Fishermen of Alaska’s Salmon Habitat Information Progr...
Washington Graduates Head to D.C. to Tackle Real-World Marine Policy Challenges
December 12, 2017
Four graduates of the University of Washington (UW) have been selected for the National Sea Grant College Program’s prestigious John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship for 2018 to study, develop and implement policies addressing issues in ocean and coastal management, fisheries a...
Connect with Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs in Grays Harbor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2017
Contact: Kevin Decker, Coastal Outreach Specialist
206-685-0864 or kadecker@uw.edu
Connect with Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs in Grays Harbor
A new organization for young professionals hosts “First Thursday,” November 2 at the Hoquiam Brewing Compa...
Harbor WildWatch Summer Beach Walks
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach – Meet at local beaches throughout the summer to explore the intertidal habitat at low tide with trained naturalists and volunteers. There is no better way to learn about your local environment then to stroll the shore, investigate seldom seen animals and dis...
Harbor WildWatch Summer Beach Walks: Manchester
Join Harbor WildWatch at the beach! Meet at local beaches throughout the summer to explore the intertidal habitat at low tide with trained naturalists and volunteers. There is no better way to learn about your local environment then to stroll the shore, investigate seldom seen animal and discover wh...