Washington Sea Grant

Serving the people who manage, use and enjoy Washington's ocean and coasts

Issues and Events

Rain Garden Workshops. Attend a free workshop in Kitsap County and learn how to build a beautiful, functional landscape feature that captures rainwater runoff. For details, see our Calendar of Events.
Citizen Science. Washington Sea Grant is working with the Puget Sound Partnership and other organizations to involve citizens in scientific discovery in the natural environment. For more information, see the Citizen Science Web site.
- Please take our brief survey about citizen science.
State of the Oyster Study. Washington Sea Grant's State of the Oyster Study helps volunteers monitor bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches on Hood Canal and Puget Sound. For more details and to participate in the monitoring program, see the State of the Oyster Web site.
Sound Future. Citizen education and outreach are central to protecting and restorating Puget Sound habitats and resources. The Sound Future initiative would draw on the proven technical expertise of Washington Sea Grant and Washington State University Extension to catalyze public involvement in the Puget Sound Partnership's Action Agenda. For more information, see the Sound Future Web site.
NOAA Science Camp. Registration is now open for two five-day summer camp sessions at NOAA's Sand Point facility in Seattle, offering seventh and eight graders a fun way to explore marine sciences. For more information or to register, see our NOAA Science Camp Web page.