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The University of Washington Puget Sound Institute provides analysis, research and communication to advance the science of ecosystem protection.
">Key job changes at Hood Canal Coordinating Council set the stage for summer chum delisting
Three blog posts this week consider the Hood Canal Coordinating Council and two of its groundbreaking initiatives: removal of Hood Canal summer chum from the Endangered Species List, and a structured mitigation program that is protecting and restoring the Hood Canal ecosystem. This first post looks at the council itself and recent leadership changes. Scott […]
">From PCBs to PFAS on May 9
As pioneers in their respective fields, Steven Eisenreich and Scott Mabury will reflect on lessons learned to more efficiently understand the threats and impacts of PCBs and PFAS. There are important similarities and important differences; both can be informative. Despite decades of regulation and remedial effort, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) continue to impair environmental health in […]
">May 7 roundtable will explore eDNA in the Salish Sea
The Salish Sea Science Roundtable speaker series continues on Tuesday, May 7 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Ryan Kelly, Director of the eDNA Collaborative will highlight new and recent research using eDNA in Puget Sound and the region, with an emphasis on management applications. For example: how far does dolphin DNA travel? Tune in to find […]