The Puget Sound Partnership released its 2013 State of the Sound report on November 1st, showing mixed progress for the agency’s 21 designated Puget Sound “Vital Signs.” Three showed slight improvement, although “many of the Vital Signs continue to struggle, and three show a worsening trend,” according to the Partnership.
October 31, 2013
Developing Human Wellbeing Indicators for the Hood Canal Watershed
The Puget Sound Institute and Stanford University have released a final report describing the process of developing human wellbeing (HWB) indicators for the Hood Canal watershed. The report, written by PSI’s Kelly Biedenweg and Adi Hanein of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, will serve as a guide for establishment of HWB indicators […]
October 15, 2013
PSP soliciting nominations for Puget Sound Science Panel
The Leadership Council of the Puget Sound Partnership is calling for nominations for appointment to the Puget Sound Science Panel. The panel serves as an advisory group to the Puget Sound Partnership, and is made up of leading scientists from around the Salish Sea region. Scientists can nominate themselves or others, and scientists from the U.S. […]
October 8, 2013
PSI’s Biedenweg co-author of environmental education ebook
PSI’s Kelly Biedenweg is a co-author of the new ebook Across the Spectrum: Resources for Environmental Educators. The publication looks at foundations, strategies and trends in the field, from 18th century philosophy to present day standards-based education. The book is published by the North American Association for Environmental Education, and can be freely downloaded, shared and copied.
October 1, 2013
Science Panel meeting reduced to single day due to federal government shutdown
The Puget Sound Science Panel meets today in Mount Vernon, but will not meet tomorrow (October 2nd) as scheduled due to the federal government shutdown. This is to accommodate panel members with federal affiliations. A revised meeting agenda is not yet available online, but the original meeting materials are available at the Puget Sound Partnership […]
September 27, 2013
Wellspring Conference at UW Tacoma looks at clean water technology October 24-25
The 2013 Wellspring Conference will be held October 24-25 on the campus of the University of Washington Tacoma. This two-day conference will open an informed dialogue about the various issues facing clean water technology, will explore the impact of current regulations on business, and will develop solutions to propel further growth in this industry. During […]
September 26, 2013
New geospatial and monitoring features on the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound
PSI’s Encyclopedia of Puget Sound has a number of new features on its Maps/GIS page. We have improved access to the maps and data from our collaboration with NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration. Nigel Heinsius at UW Creative Communications created a new interface that allows users to view GIS metadata without leaving the Encyclopedia website, and […]
September 26, 2013
Search remains open for WWU’s Director of Shannon Point Marine Center position
From Western Washington University: “Western Washington University invites applications and nominations for Director of Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC). The Director reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership for all programs and facilities within SPMC and for its outreach efforts.” Read more at the […]
September 26, 2013
Puget Sound floodplains workshop scheduled for October 2
The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with local governments, and state and federal agencies is planning a “Floodplains by Design” workshop for Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Edmonds Conference Center from 9:00 to 3:00. Those involved in floodplains management in the region are invited to attend. The partnership extends from a new allocation of $33 […]
September 26, 2013
Frontiers in Freshwater Science Seminar Series begins October 1st
The UW School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and UW Tacoma’s Center for Urban Waters kick off the Frontiers in Freshwater Science Seminar Series on October 1st at the Seattle campus from 8:30-9:20 a.m.