The Puget Sound Science Panel meets June 3-4 at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Immediately following the June 3rd meeting, Tim Essington and Jan Newton will present talks on forage fish conservation and ocean acidification as part of the panel’s new speaker series. Where: Viking Union 552 at Western Washington University in Bellingham. When: Tuesday, […]
May 22, 2014
Study sees potential risk from increased shipping traffic in Puget Sound
A new study by the Puget Sound Partnership shows that three proposed maritime terminal developments in the Salish Sea could increase the risk of oil spills from vessel accidents. The proposed projects include: Gateway Pacific bulk carrier terminal at Cherry Point, Wash, the Trans Mountain/Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion in Vancouver, B.C., and the coal, grain […]
May 7, 2014
Gathering the stories of SSEC14
Now that the chairs and tables are stacked and the organizing committee has long since cued the music, the work of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference is just starting for us. Over the next year, the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound will be reporting some of the stories, highlights and important takeaways from the conference. Even […]
May 6, 2014
EPA Administrator honors Billy Frank, Jr.’s courageous environmental leadership
The EPA offered the following statement from administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the passing today of Billy Frank Jr. Release Date: 05/05/2014 Contact Information: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov Billy Frank, Jr. was an historic and heroic leader of his generation. With his passing, America has lost one of its greatest voices for justice. Billy […]
May 5, 2014
Remembering Billy Frank Jr.
The Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission announced the death this morning of its founder and chairman Billy Frank Jr., an iconic champion of tribal fishing rights and a leading advocate for salmon and the environment. The commission was closed for the day, and the news of Frank’s death at 83 has resonated throughout the Pacific Northwest. “Billy Frank […]
April 29, 2014
Download the SSEC mobile app
Go paperless at SSEC14. The first-ever Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference mobile app is now available. Get the full conference schedule online. Don’t have a smartphone? Simply use the web version at the same link. The Puget Sound Institute built the app using CrowdCompass software with funding from the Puget Sound Partnership. Download the app here.
April 28, 2014
Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Thousands of different chemical compounds find their way into Puget Sound every day, but little is known about their effects on the environment. Known as Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs), these compounds range from pharmaceuticals to industrial products and even caffeine and artificial flavorings. A special session at the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference looks […]
April 21, 2014
Where it all started
Before it was SSEC14, it was the Puget Sound Research Conference. It was 1988, the cold war was still in swing and researchers in Seattle were gathering for the very first science conference dedicated to the waters of Puget Sound. Check out research priorities then and now. Download a complete collection of past Salish Sea […]
April 18, 2014
The 2014-2016 Biennial Science Work Plan is available for review
Every two years, the Puget Sound Partnership is required by statute to produce a Biennial Science Work Plan (BSWP). Its primary purposes are to assess how well ongoing research addresses decision-critical uncertainties relating to the recovery of Puget Sound, make recommendations for priority science actions in the coming biennium, and suggest how science can better […]
April 17, 2014
Science writing team to cover Salish Sea conference
A look at the schedule for the upcoming Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference can be dizzying. There are no less than 450 science talks, not to mention 150 posters, eight discussion panels, numerous featured speakers and just three days to see everything. The Puget Sound Institute in collaboration with the EPA and the Puget Sound Partnership is here to help. […]