The Surfrider Foundations' Washington Policy Manager, Gus Gates, will present the results of the Surfrider and Point 97 project to collect a baseline characterization of coastal and ocean recreational use patterns. The recreational use survey polled coastal and ocean recreation users to summarize the intensity of specific recreational activities along the Washington coast. The results... Read more »
The ocean is a busy place. Come learn about existing uses and how to plan for potential future uses on the Washington Coast. Join Washington Sea Grant and other planning staff to learn more about the marine spatial planning process, ocean data, and what we know about new and existing ocean uses. Stop by the... Read more »
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center collaborated with planners and researchers to collect time series data on key ecological indicators of Washington's marine waters and is preparing a final overview of the status of Washington's coastal indicators. Research scientist, Kelly Andrews, will present the results of the project on ecological indicators for Washington's marine waters. Ecological... Read more »
The Surfrider Foundations' Washington Policy Manager, Gus Gates, will present the results of the Surfrider and Point 97 project to collect a baseline characterization of coastal and ocean recreational use patterns. The recreational use survey polled coastal and ocean recreation users to summarize the intensity of specific recreational activities along the Washington coast. The results... Read more »
Cascade Economics drafted an economic analysis to enable a deeper understanding of the elements of the ocean economy and assist in the development of Washington’s Marine Spatial Plan. Much of the initial work involved working with the WCMAC and the Science Advisory Panel to develop and refine the scope of the economic analysis. Scoping for... Read more »
Join Washington Sea Grant's Kevin Decker to learn more about the Marine Spatial Planning process, get an update on current projects, and find out how to get involved. More information
Join Washington Sea Grant's Bridget Trosin at the 17th Annual Northwest Straits Initiative MRC Conference to learn more about the Marine Spatial Planning process, get an update on current projects, and find out how to get involved. The conference will feature presentations about communicating science, adapting to climate change, restoration, and so much more. More... Read more »
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a workshop to review draft products of the revised fishing maps for the Marine Spatial Plan. This will also be offered as a webinar for anyone that would like to participate and cannot join in person. During the meeting, WDFW staff will describe fishery intensity... Read more »
Join Washington Sea Grant's Kevin Decker to learn more about the Marine Spatial Planning process, get an update on current projects, and find out how to get involved. More information
The Grays Harbor County Marine Resources Committee is hosting a free public science forum where participants will interact with shoreline scientists and learn about Washington's dynamic coastline. The forum will include presentations on recent studies on topics including coastal erosion, flooding, and sea level rise, and discussions about what the science means for coastal Washington.... Read more »
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