August 23, 2023
MOLT SEARCH VIRTUAL TRAINING
When: August 23 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Zoom
What: Free public training
To Register: https://bit.ly/VirtualMoltSearch
WSU Extension and Washington Sea Grant are inviting the public to assist in “Molt Search”, a new citizen science initiative to help combat the growing concern of the invasive European green crab. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the European green crab is one of the world’s worst invasive species and it threatens the overall health of Washington’s marine waters. Washington Sea Grant’s Crab Team currently supports the WDFW-led coalition of co-managers, tribes and partners by monitoring for European green crab at about 60 Salish Sea sites, but these only cover a small fraction of the suitable nearshore habitat for this animal. Molt Search will enable the public to take action to protect marine waters by teaching volunteers how to conduct a 20-minute survey for crab molts and how to report their findings using a mobile app.
WSU Extension will be hosting a virtual training on August 23. For more information about the upcoming training workshops go to https://wsg.washington.edu/event/molt-search-volunteer-training-zoom/ or email clniles@wsu.edu, or jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
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Additional references:
Cheryl Lovato Niles, WSU Extension Water Resources Educator, clniles@wsu.edu, 360-778-5812
Jonathan Robinson, WSU Extension Beach Watchers Program Coordinator, jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu, 541-220-7812
https://wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/moltsearch/
June 23, 2023
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Dear Crabbing Enthusiast,
Mark your calendars and save the date! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for all crabbers in partnership with the Northwest Straits Foundation and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Get ready to enhance your crabbing skills and gear up for the upcoming season at our virtual crabber workshop!
Date: June 23rd, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
During this engaging session, you'll have the chance to dive into the world of crabbing alongside fellow enthusiasts. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife’s knowledgeable experts will share valuable insights, provide essential information, and offer proven tips and tricks to help you #CatchMoreCrab than ever before.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make this crabbing season an unforgettable one! Join us on June 23rd and register below to secure your spot. Registration is required.
We look forward to virtually connecting with you and embarking on a successful and fun crabbing journey together!
Best regards,
The Northwest Straits Foundation
*The workshop will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
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June 20, 2023
Friends of the Forest- Anacortes
Dedicated to protecting and teaching about the Anacortes Community Forest Lands- check out their calendar for programs and volunteer opportunities!
Friday, 6/9 (10:00am-12:00pm): Community Science: Wetland Monitoring- more info and sign up here
Tuesday, 6/13 (10:00am-12:00pm): Community Science: Macroinvertebrates- more info and sign up here
June 19, 2023
Intertidal Monitoring Seeking Volunteers
Intertidal monitoring surveys collect data on beach elevation profiles and species on the beach. This is part of a long-term monitoring project. Each link has different volunteer position descriptions.
Fidalgo Bay Surveys:
- Custom Plywood: Monday, July 17th. Start time: 9:30 AM Sign up here
Cherry Point Surveys:
- Barnacle Rock: Monday, June 19th. Start time: 10 AM Sign up here
Neptune: Wednesday, July 5th. Start time: 10:30 AM Sign up here
Email questions to aquaticreserves@re-sources.org
June 19, 2023
Skagit MRC Olympia Oyster Survey
Join Puget Sound Restoration Staff to gather data for a new population estimate of Olympia oysters in Fidalgo Bay!
June 19 and 20th from roughly 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
A short training will happen prior to the sampling. Volunteers must be dressed for muddy conditions! Tall boots and clothes that can get messy are encouraged.
If you are interested or want more information contact Paul Dinnel at padinnel@aol.com or by phone at 360-299-8468
June 9, 2023
Skagit Land Trust
Please join Skagit Land Trust for our upcoming volunteering opportunities and outreach events!
Friday, 5/19 (9:00am- 12:00pm): Barney Lake Work Party
Friday, 5/26 (10:00am-2:00pm): Barr Creek Work Party
Saturday, 6/3 (10:00am-2:00pm): Guemes Mountain Work Party
Friday, 6/9 (10:00am-2:00pm): Muddy Creek Work Party
If you have questions, please email americorps.engagement@skagitlandtrust.org.
June 8, 2023
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European Green Crab Molt Survey Training
Invasive European green crab are voracious eaters that threaten our shellfish beds, clamming beaches, and nearshore habitat for salmon.
This training will teach you how to identify the crab molts, where and how to conduct a 20-minute Molt Search survey, and how report your findings using a mobile app
June 8th 10am-12pm at the Padilla Bay Interpretive Center
Learn more and register here
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June 6, 2023
ANeMoNe- Acidification Nearshore Monitoring Network
This project monitors water acidification, and volunteers maintain the complex sensors in Fidalgo Bay. As site guardians, twice a month at low tides, May - August, volunteers go onto the mud flats to clean and repair the sensors.
Upcoming dates are May 22, June 6 and June 20.
It's muddy, it's fun, it's essential.
Contact Joan Magee for more info and to sign up- joanmagee@gmail.com
June 2, 2023
Eelgrass Wasting Disease Mark-Recapture
Currently seeking volunteers to assist with taking eelgrass measurements in the mudflats of Padilla Bay.
The volunteer work involves measuring eelgrass in muddy, exposed conditions and requires a short hike while carrying supplies. Volunteers will need to bring appropriate gear, including sun protection, rain gear, waders, water, and snacks. Depending on availability, waders/boots may be available to borrow from PBNERR, but volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring their own gear if possible!
Dates are listed here
If you’re interested please contact Shayla Ferrerio-Luce, (425)-224-0653, heyshay4360@outlook.com
May 31, 2023
Seminar-
Mapping seasonal change in Padilla Bay's eelgrass meadow using drones
Jacqui Bergner, 2022 recipient of the Padilla Bay Graduate Research Award, will be sharing the results of her experiment using drones to map seasonal changes in the distribution of native and non- native eelgrass species in Padilla Bay
Wednesday, May 31st- 2:30pm - 4pm
Location: Stevens Center, Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
More info and reserve a spot here