Environmental Speaker Series Presents: The Salish Sea Institute

Sharing Knowledge Across Disciplines and Borders

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Event Details

When:

-

Location:

Online: Zoom

In-Person at WWU:
Academic West 204

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

College of the Environment, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

Western Washington University established the Salish Sea Institute (SSI) to enhance awareness and protection of the Salish Sea. We foster knowledge-sharing across disciplines and borders, recognizing that transboundary, interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for effective conservation of this diverse ecosystem. SSI offers a Salish Sea Studies minor, educating students about the region's history, ecology, culture, and management challenges. We also host workshops and webinars, support various professionals through our fellowship program, and publish reports to disseminate scientific findings and management strategies. This presentation will introduce the Salish Sea Institute, highlight our ongoing work, and emphasize the importance of a transboundary approach to Salish Sea conservation.

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!

Featuring:

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Dr. Cindy Elliser, Speaker

Dr. Cindy Elliser is the Associate Director of the Salish Sea Institute at Western Washington University where she assists in sharing science, policy, and ecosystem learning across the Salish Sea and is the Academic Program Director for the Salish Sea Studies Minor. Dr. Elliser is a mairne mammalogist with over 20 years experience conducting long-term monitoring studies of the behavioral ecology of a variety of marine mammal species. She is also the Research Director/Founder of Pacific Mammal Research, a nonprofit research organization founded in 2014 that studies harbor porpoises and harbor seals in the Salish Sea.

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.