The Surfrider Foundation, in partnership with Point 97 and the state of Washington, recently completed a study on the non-consumptive recreational uses along Washington’s coast. Results show that survey respondents… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Outreach
Tourism: Exploring Washington’s Baseline Conditions
Join the Surfrider Foundations’ Washington Policy Manager, Gus Gates, for a presentation of the results of the Surfrider and Point 97 project to collect a baseline characterization of coastal and… Read more »
Q&A: How does the adaptive management strategy work?
Q: How does the adaptive management strategy work? A: The marine spatial plan uses the best currently available data to make recommendations and guidelines. However, as new data and information… Read more »
Q&A: Why is there a significant focus on marine renewable energy?
Q: Why is there a significant focus on marine renewable energy? A: Several years ago, developers interested in pursuing marine renewable energy began seeking permits and licenses for this… Read more »
Ecological Indicator Results Presentation
Join Washington Sea Grant and NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center for a presentation on Washington’s ecological indicators. Fisheries research biologist, Kelly Andrews, will present on the methodology and development of… Read more »
Learn How Marine Spatial Planning Works
Our ocean is a busy place. Many users, from beach dwellers to shellfish growers, fishermen to shipping operators, share the marine waters and public access. Marine spatial planning balances these… Read more »
Social Indicators Workshops & Marine Resources Committee Meetings
Join the Grays Harbor Marine Resources Committee meeting for a presentation from and discussion hosted by Washington Sea Grant’s social scientist, Melissa Poe. When/Where: April 14 at the Grays Harbor… Read more »
Q & A: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes?
Q: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes? A: In 2009, an international workshop hosted by The Nature Conservancy documented the best practices for healthy ocean… Read more »
Q & A: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there?
Q: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there? A: To protect the livelihood of commercial fishers providing… Read more »
Q & A: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary?
Q: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or Sanctuary)? A: Unlikely at this time. Marine renewable energy projects are not… Read more »
