Whales and bugs, snails and slugs, seaweed and salmon too
This is a plug. In part
because Washington Sea Grant is a sponsor, but in larger part
because this is a great opportunity not to be missed and to be
encouraged into the future!
Inspired by the South Sound Science Symposium and Island County’s Sound Waters, Kitsap Beach Watchers volunteers and staff are bringing the first of such events to the residents, scientist, managers and policy makers on the West Sound (Kitsap Peninsula, though all are welcome from far and wide) – Water Courses: Connecting West Sound.
Since the registration fee includes lunch, beverages and a full day of presentations by and discussions with local and regional experts, this is a heck of a deal. The event also gives you a chance to get off the beaten path and explore historic Keyport. With over 36 speakers, Water Courses is the largest all ages water education event held on the Kitsap Peninsula. Online registration is available (www.kitsap.wsu.edu) or contact Lisa Rillie at 360-337-7157, lrillie@co.kitsap.wa.us.
Some details, speakers
and topics…
Friday, October 14, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm: Naval Undersea
Museum Auditorium, Keyport
The Friday symposium is a bit more technical than the Saturday
series of workshops. The nine speakers for the day range in
experience from Suquamish High School students (presenting work on
ocean acidification and shellfish survival) to Dr. Robert Johnson
(Puget Sound Partnership Science Panel member and Naval
researchers). Topics are generally themed around pollution
(sources, movement and prevention). $30 for the day; $22.50 if
attending both; lunch included.
Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm: Keyport Community
Church, Keyport
The Saturday workshops are a great way to become acquainted with
some of the sea life, stream life and issues within our watershed.
Plant and animal topics range from seaweed and landscaping to
snails, bats and whales. Broader topics include salmon restoration,
reducing pharmaceuticals in the water, understanding the fish you
eat, citizen science, and farm management. There are so many great
speakers and topics that deciding that you should register and
attend is the easy part. Choosing only 6 of the 36 topics may prove
more challenging! $25 for the day or $22.50 if attending both days;
lunch included.
This is a great opportunity to learn and share about water and watershed related issues on the Kitsap Peninsula. In its first year, we hope this event will only get stronger with your participation and feedback. Hope to see you there! Jeff
Jeff Adams is a Washington Sea Grant Marine Water Quality Specialist, affiliated with the University of Washington’s College of the Environment, and based in Bremerton. You can follow his Sea Life blog, SalishSeaLife tweets and videos, email to jaws@uw.edu or call at 360-337-4619.
