Event Details
When:
-
Location:
Online: Zoom
In-Person at WWU:
Academic West 204
Price:
Free
Brought to you by:
College of the Environment, Salish Sea Institute, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni
Description
Check out this video to watch the Protecting the Salish Sea.
County governments across the nation are grappling with the intensifying effects of climate change and the evolving role of local government in mitigation, adaptation, and climate resilience. Whatcom County is no different. Kaylee and Austin will dive into the innerworkings of Whatcom County government and its work pertinent to these climate issues including the Climate Action Plan, Climate Vulnerability Assessments, and the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update.
Whatcom County depends on scientific and policy expertise, community engagement, and regional partnerships. The Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) is a great example. They advise the County Executive and Council in local budget and policy decisions and implement important projects and programs critical to protecting the Salish Sea. The Whatcom MRC is one of seven in the Salish Sea region formed to engage their respective local governments and community and to collaborate with one another to protect and restore marine resources and habitat.
The Environmental Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Talks are held each Thursday at 4:30pm in Academic Instructional Center West, room 204. Join us at WWU or online on Zoom!
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Questions and Accommodations
- Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
- Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
- There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.
Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
- Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app.
- More parking details for campus visitors are available online.
Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
- Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
- More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.
The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.