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News for February 2009

Don’t forget to register for the Coordination Days if you have not already. More information is available at http://www.psp.wa.gov/ecodays.php

New E-mail Subscription for ECO Net Blog
Keep up to date with posts from me, Kristen Cooley, Education and Outreach Manager for the Puget Sound Partnership. Now you can subscribe to receive e-mail updates when new information is posted! Visit http://pspeconet.blogspot.com/

Planning for Climate Change
March 4, Mount Vernon
March 18, Lacey
The training will cover the fundamentals of how: to plan for climate change; to conduct a vulnerability assessment; current state regulations address climate change; and other governments are taking on the challenge of preparing for climate change.
For more information visit http://www.coastaltraining-wa.com/Scheduled-Classes/5.aspx

Stormwater Management Community Meetings
March 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Issaquah City Hall
March 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Covington Library
March 9, 6 to 8 p.m. Redmond City Hall
King County residents are invited to attend an upcoming public meeting to learn more about planned updates to the county's stormwater management program and provide feedback on local stormwater management practices. This effort is part of King County's ongoing commitment to protect public health and improve environmental conditions in our local
streams, rivers, and Puget Sound.
For more information visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wlr/stormwaterprogram/meeting-announcement.aspx

Black Gold: Composting Workshops
March 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hoodsport Timberland Library, 40 N Schoolhouse Hill Road, Hoodsport
March 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Union Marina, 5101 E State Route 106, Union
Wondering what to do with the debris from your yard and garden? This free workshop will show you how to turn leaves, lawn clippings, faded blossoms and dead plants into black gold – soil-enriching compost and mulch!
To register or for further information, contact Teri King or Janis McNeal, Washington Sea Grant, at (360) 432-3054 or wsgcanal@u.washington.edu

Clean & Simple, A Healthy Alternative for Household Cleaning
March 10, 2 to 4 p.m., Hoodsport Timberland Library, 40 N Schoolhouse Hill Road, Hoodsport
Learn how the chemical products you use to keep your house clean can be replaced with least-toxic alternatives. Workshop participants will “make and take” a five-piece cleaning kit using ingredients found in the kitchen pantry!
Contact Teri King or Janis McNeal, Washington Sea Grant, University of Washington at (360) 432-3054 or wsgcanal@ u.washington.edu

2009 Salmon Summit, 21st Century Economics: The Value of Our Salmon
March 12, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Community Health Center, Bellingham
The 13th Salmon Summit conference is an opportunity for individuals and organizations to hear presentations and participate in discussions about the issues surrounding salmon habitat restoration methods and projects, assessment and monitoring, estuary and nearshore environments, education and community involvement, and watershed recovery in the Nooksack Basin.
For more information visit at www.n-sea.org

Sustainable Gardening Practices Seminars
Feb. 20 – March 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th St. in Bremerton.
The Washington State University Kitsap Extension will be giving seminars on sustainable gardening practices. Topics include: pest management, efficient watering systems, soil improvement and winter appropriate plants.
For more information visit http://kitsap.wsu.edu/events/pdf/2009_Gardening_Courses.pdf

Lawn & Garden Care Workshop
March 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Theler Community Center, 22871 NE State Route 3, Belfair
Participants will learn how to choose the right plants for many different landscapes, lawn types that will best suit your needs, using soil amendments, fertilizers and mulches, and about pest management.
Contact Teri King or Janis McNeal, Washington Sea Grant, University of Washington, at (360) 432-3054 or wsgcanal@u.washington.edu

Grant Writing 201 Workshop
March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Everett, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation
This workshop is uniquely designed for grant writers in small to midsize
nonprofit organizations, government entities, and special purpose districts. If you have written at least two to three grant proposals, and are ready to enhance
your grantwriting skills, this daylong class is for you.
For more information visit http://www.resourcesolutionsnow.com/grantwriting_201.htm

Environmental Film Series
March 27, 6:45 p.m., Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way on Bainbridge Island
“Yes We Must!” - an environmental film and discussion series looking at the promises and challenges of green buildings, water infrastructure, moral and environmental impacts of food choices, climate change and more.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/Yes-We-Must

National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach
May 11 – 14, Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon
The 5th National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach will provide practitioners from around the country the opportunity to learn and share ideas on developing and implementing nonpoint source and stormwater outreach strategies that produce positive, measurable outcomes, comply with NPDES requirements, and can be successfully implemented with modest budgets.
For more information visit http://epa.gov/nps/outreach2009/

Available Now! Natural Yard Care Brochure
This brochure fills many niches. Water quality, hazardous waste, and compost educators may want to add this brochure to their outreach materials. The back page of the brochure has space (about the size of a large mailing label) to include specific organization or agency information. View this document at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0807064.html.
If you are interested in purchasing quantities of this brochure, please e-mail: mian461@ecy.wa.gov (include quantities you want a price quote on).

Northwest Aquatic & Marine Educators’ Conference 2009
July 19 - 20, Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia
The NAME 2009 program committee is seeking a diverse group of presenters that includes researchers, educators, resource managers, and a host of others to share ideas, programs, and current trends in marine/aquatic education and research.
For more information visit http://www.vanaqua.org/education/name/call-for-proposals.html