Meet Katalin Plummer, Graduate Science Communications Fellow
Growing up in eastern Oregon, I always felt like a fish out of water. I had always believed my soul wasn’t made to live with unbearably hot summers and 10% humidity.
Read moreMobile pumpout boats gain popularity, expand throughout Puget Sound
Mobile pumpout boats provide options for recreational boaters while improving water quality
Amazon Prime, Uber Eats, Instacart: All of these services get delivered directly to you these days. Now, pumpout services for your boat are joining that list.
New staff: Brandii O’Reagan
We are thrilled to welcome Brandii O’Reagan as a new fisheries specialist at Washington Sea Grant. In this role, Brandii will focus on developing and coordinating strategies that advance the safety, economic success and environmental sustainability of Washington’s fisheries and seafood sectors.
Read moreUW, WWU graduate student selected as 2023–2024 WSG Keystone Fellow
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is excited to announce that University of Washington and Western Washington University graduate Jackelyn Garcia has been selected as the 2023–2024 WSG Keystone Fellow. Through the fellowship, she will spend the year working at the Puget Sound Partnership and Washington Conservation Action.
Read moreWSG workshops give Makah Tribal fishermen crucial training to stay safe at sea
Sarah Fisken, marine operations specialist, has been working with the Tribe for more than 30 years
At the dawn of each spring, the Makah Tribe blesses its fleet in Neah Bay to support tribal fishermen and their families.
Attention boaters! Send your feedback on new map showing real-time locations of mobile pumpout vessels
With the opening day of boating season upon us, it’s time for boaters to brush up on keeping our waters clean. Mobile pumpout vessels make it easier to dispose of onboard sewage — in order to use pumpout services, however, boaters need to know when and where they are available.
Read moreWSG, Washington CoastSavers and partners awarded funding to tackle marine debris
The partners will receive $299,965 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to lead collaborative marine debris efforts in coastal Washington
Marine debris is a persistent issue in Washington, as trash enters the ocean and threatens the health of ecosystems.
WSG launches new Pumpout Washington website
Visit the redesigned website at pumpoutwashington.org
By Emma Duckworth, WSG Science Communications Fellow
As the weather continues to warm, Puget Sound boaters are gearing up for another beautiful season. Whether it be their first time on the water or their tenth season in the Sound, all kinds of boaters are preparing their vessels for spring, and Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is preparing new ways to educate local recreational boaters on water safety.
New staff: WSG welcomes Michele Blanchflower
Michele Blanchflower joined Washington Sea Grant in March 2023. In her new role as the fiscal specialist supervisor, she supports administrative and fiscal functions, assisting with coordination, planning, reconciliation, forecasting, procurement, and executing direct services for WSG.
Read moreNew staff: WSG Welcomes Chandler Countryman
We are thrilled to welcome Chandler Countryman as the new resilience and adaptation specialist at Washington Sea Grant.
In this role, Chandler works with communities in the South Puget Sound area and along Washington’s coast to advance efforts related to coastal hazards and climate resilience by gathering local knowledge and perspectives, identifying community priorities, and connecting local efforts to funds, technical support, and other resources.