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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

Decision science for Puget Sound recovery

As a dedicated group of natural resource managers met for the nth time around a set of tables in the Coupeville, WA rec hall, one participant spoke up plaintively, “But do we really need to rate and rank all these proposed actions in order to move forward?” 


September 26, 2013

PSI convenes forage fish study panel at Friday Harbor

By Jeff Rice As go forage fish, so may go the health of Puget Sound. That’s the conclusion of scientists who say small schooling fish like Pacific herring, surf smelt and Pacific sand lance play a big role in the marine food web. Oily and full of calories, these fish are an important source of food for familiar […]


September 11, 2013

Biedenweg leads Hood Canal human wellbeing indicators workshops

Last month, PSI’s lead social scientist Kelly Biedenweg and the Hood Canal Human Wellbeing indicator development team conducted three regional workshops to refine and rate indicators linking human well being to the health of Hood Canal’s natural resources. The 32 participants included representatives from county, public health and economic development departments, local businesses, tribes, and […]


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 […]


June 25, 2013

An idea whose time has come (25 years later)

We recently came across this editorial from Seattle Times writer John Hamer. The text still seems fresh, like it could have been written just a few years ago. The issues that prompted it remain pressing, but the date — January of 1985 — shows that it can take a while for words to resonate. “Nearly every […]