Join Washington Sea Grant and NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center for a presentation on Washington’s ecological indicators. Fisheries research biologist, Kelly Andrews, will present on the methodology and development of ecological indicators.

What:

• Ecological indicators provide a way to monitor the overall health of an ecosystem
• The results of the project were a compilation of information from scientists and resource managers with expertise and interest in Washington’s coastal waters and estuaries.
• Provide input on the suite of indicators that show the health of the ecosystem which make up Washington’s unique waters.
• Ask Washington Sea Grant about the project.

Why:
The presentation provides detailed information about the models and suite of indicators that provide a way to monitor the overall health of Washington’s ecosystems.

 
Who:
This is a free event for all members of the public to attend. The event is hosted by Washington Sea Grant, the Northwest Fishereis Science Center, the Grays Harbor Coalition of Infrastructure, and Citizens for a Clean Harbor.

When/Where:
April 23 at the Furford Gathering Center in Aberdeen at 6pm.
 
More information about Washington’s Integrated Ecosystem Assessment and the project Scope of Work.