A PSI-sponsored study panel on the ecosystem-based management of forage fish is in high gear this week at Friday Harbor Labs. Forage fish populations are considered a key indicator of the health of the Salish Sea, and these expert panels are examining research questions related to status and trends, vulnerabilities and spatial variation of species. […]
August 23, 2013
Sea level rise could release toxics into Puget Sound
The environmental effects of sea level rise due to climate change are just starting to become clear. So far, much of the conversation has focused on population displacement and changes to natural features and processes. Now there is another front. NOAA’s Climate Assessment and Proactive Response Initiative (CAPRI) has been identifying sites along the shores of Puget […]
August 20, 2013
First Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus hearing
U.S. Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer convened the first field hearing of the Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus today at the Center for Urban Waters in Tacoma. The caucus was formed by the two freshmen congressmen in June, with a pledge to focus on three initial recovery priorities established in the Puget Sound Partnership’s […]
August 16, 2013
Call for Salish Sea conference proposals
A revised call for proposals is available for next year’s Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference. Session proposals are due September 30, 2013. Conference organizers are looking for proposals for “three types of sessions: Special Sessions, Regular Sessions and Panel/Round-table Discussions.” Visit the 2014 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference website for more information.
July 30, 2013
New Puget Sound Marine Waters overview available
The latest Puget Sound Marine Waters overview from the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program is now available. It covers conditions measured in 2012 and has been expanded to include observations on seabirds that rely on marine waters. Download the report.
July 19, 2013
2013 Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report
The 2013 Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report from EPA and Environment Canada is now available. The report builds upon ongoing ecosystem indicator work in Puget Sound, while extending the range and scope to include the entire Salish Sea. The authors write: “There is some intentional overlap of information between this report and other […]
July 18, 2013
Eyes Over Puget Sound
Take a flight with Dr. Christopher Krembs of Eyes Over Puget Sound. View an audio slideshow on the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound Youtube channel. Eyes Over Puget Sound distributes a popular monthly report combining high resolution aerial photographs with satellite and ground-truthed monitoring data for Puget Sound surface conditions. The program was started by Dr. Krembs […]
July 3, 2013
Abstracts due for Puget Sound social sciences theme issue of Coastal Management
The journal Coastal Management has issued a call for abstracts for a special theme issue focusing on “The State of the Social Sciences in Puget Sound Recovery.” Abstracts are due July 21st, and full manuscripts (upon invitation) will be due October 1, 2013. Co-Guest Editors are Katharine F. Wellman of the PSP Science Panel and Kelly Biedenweg […]
June 29, 2013
Are declines in eelgrass affecting Puget Sound herring?
Are Puget Sound herring limited by loss of eelgrass? PSI biologist Tessa Francis reports on her research, and looks at the broader implications for Puget Sound forage fish: http://www.eopugetsound.org/articles/notes-field-are-puget-sound-herring-limited-loss-eelgrass.
June 27, 2013
Wood smoke’s impact on water quality
Justin Miller-Schulze of the Center for Urban Waters speaks tonight on the connection between wood smoke and regional water quality. Miller-Schulze and his team at UW Tacoma are analyzing local air pollution patterns with a focus on reducing pollutants in the aquatic environment. The talk is from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at Puyallup City Hall, Council […]