The 20th annual Sound Waters event will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at South Whidbey High School.
Registration opened Jan. 4.
Hosted by an all-volunteer team of Island County’s Beach Watchers, a Washington State University Extension program, this one-day university for all celebrates the unique marine ecosystems of Puget Sound and the broader Salish Sea.
This year’s keynote speaker, John R. Delaney, will speak on “Our Global Ocean: the Ultimate Planetary Life Support System.” Following the keynote, more than 60 sessions will be offered through the day on topics as diverse as: raptors, puffins and owls, sea star wasting syndrome, giant Pacific octopus, oyster gardening, native pollinators, how Apex predators drive diversity in the natural environment, restoration of the Elwha River, melting ice sheets and sea level rise, storm water solutions, how trees hug back and much more.
Sound Waters provides a perfect opportunity to catch up on new local and regional environmental developments, hear from experts in many fields and share with neighbors and friends.
