Mussel Bagging at Penn Cove 
October 18, 2021 8:00 am
Two Shifts: 8 am to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
We need as many Stewards as possible.
Held at Penn Cove Mussel Farm - details about parking and/or shuttle will be available closer to the dates.
The bagged mussels are subsequently distributed to nearly 100 sites across the Puget Sound region and used as part of the stormwater action monitoring.
Mussel Bagging at Penn Cove October 19, 2021 8:00 am
Two Shifts: 8 am to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
We need as many Stewards as possible.
Held at Penn Cove Mussel Farm - details about parking and/or shuttle will be available closer to the dates.
The bagged mussels are subsequently distributed to nearly 100 sites across the Puget Sound region and used as part of the stormwater action monitoring.
Mussel Bagging at Penn Cove October 20, 2021 8:00 am
Two Shifts: 8 am to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
We need as many Stewards as possible.
Held at Penn Cove Mussel Farm - details about parking and/or shuttle will be available closer to the dates.
The bagged mussels are subsequently distributed to nearly 100 sites across the Puget Sound region and used as part of the stormwater action monitoring.
Mussel Bagging at Penn Cove October 21, 2021 8:00 am
Two Shifts: 8 am to noon, 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
We need as many Stewards as possible.
Held at Penn Cove Mussel Farm - details about parking and/or shuttle will be available closer to the dates.
The bagged mussels are subsequently distributed to nearly 100 sites across the Puget Sound region and used as part of the stormwater action monitoring.
Training Day for New Stewards October 21, 2021 9:00 am
Class of 2021 receives training on Thursdays via zoom. Additionally, trainees participate in
- online reading and videos
- small group field trips
- Slack sharing of photos, articles, ideas
- small group projects
Training is 9 am to 2:30 pm each Thursday. Spring Session starts April 8 for 7 weeks and September 9 for 7 weeks.
Many Stewards are involved in the putting on the training.
From Pollution to Solution – A global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution October 21, 2021 11:30 am
Clean Seas, UN Environmental, and Global Partnership on Marine Litter are hosting a virtual event:
‘From Pollution to Solution’ – A global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution
Thursday 21 October, 2021 @ 11:30am – 1pm
Please see flyer for more details
registration link is here https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/467372024975208463
Keystone Spit Beach Cleanup October 21, 2021 1:30 pm
Sponsored by WSU Extension
Thursday, October 21 at 1:30 – 3:30 @ Keystone Spit – East of ferry
Please contact Shannon prior to attending a beach cleanup to let her know to expect you. This will ensure that if there is an emergency change or cancellation in the schedule, she can notify you.
- Bags, gloves and other equipment will be provided.
- Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and footwear for walking over sand, cobble, and driftwood.
- Schedule can change due to adverse weather conditions and new COVID-19 developments – BRING YOUR MASK!
- A one-day volunteer park access pass is available for volunteers who do not have a Washington State Parks Discovery Pass.
- Only adults, 18 or older, may participate in these organized beach cleanups.
Shannon Charnley shannon.charnley@wsu.edu
Community Litter Cleanup Program Coordinator Office: 360 / 639-6060
Publication Date for SWS Newsletter October 23, 2021
SWS monthly e-newsletter, Sound Waves, is published in Feb, Mar, May, June, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec focusing on connecting Stewards with volunteer opportunities and organizational events.
SWS quarterly e-newsletter, Beach Log, is published in January, April, July and October and features articles that showcase SWS contributions to the greater community.
Newsletters are published/distributed on or before the 23rd of each month.
Please try to get pictures and articles to Joan by the 15th of each month for publication on or before the 23rd of each month in SWS monthly e-newsletter.
Cama Beach Harvest Fest October 23, 2021 9:30 am
Volunteers are needed 9:30 am to 3 pm
Please dress warmly. Wear Masks required indoors and outdoors.
Educational displays and tables are open 10 to 2 pm.
Costume Parade is 2 to 3 pm
Food for sale at Tent by Cama Cafe
See signup genius to volunteer
poster to attach to email to share with friends
Camano Steering Committee Meeting November 1, 2021 9:30 am
In Sept 2021, this meeting is moved to Tues, Aug 31 at 9:30
In July 2021, this meeting is moved to Tues, July 13 at 9:30 am
Camano Steering Committee meets monthly one week prior to the all-members meetings. Camano Steering is on the first Monday of the month at 9:30 am via Zoom. Contact Camano Coordinator (Joan Schrammeck) for the zoom link and the agenda, or to put something onto the agenda. All members are invited and welcome to attend.
Monthly all member meetings are the second Monday monthly at 10 am, except July when we hold a summer picnic.
Stewardship Committee Mtg November 9, 2021 2:00 pm
virtual meeting via Joan's zoom
AGENDA:
Programs:
Beach Cleanup:
New Program Development:
- NOAA Litter Assessment Protocol
- “Pitch In” program development
Miscellaneous Items: Vests for all SWS volunteers: Kelly Webb is working with Allie Hudec and Kelly Zupich
Next Meeting: October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM
SWS Annual Meeting November 16, 2021 10:00 am
We hope that all SWS Members will attend the Annual Meeting which includes recognition of the year's work and Board of Director Elections
10 am via zoom - zoom link and agenda will be sent to Members
Publication Date for SWS Newsletter November 23, 2021
SWS monthly e-newsletter, Sound Waves, is published in Feb, Mar, May, June, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec focusing on connecting Stewards with volunteer opportunities and organizational events.
SWS quarterly e-newsletter, Beach Log, is published in January, April, July and October and features articles that showcase SWS contributions to the greater community.
Newsletters are published/distributed on or before the 23rd of each month.
Please try to get pictures and articles to Joan by the 15th of each month for publication on or before the 23rd of each month in SWS monthly e-newsletter.
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