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Current SWS Newsletter
March 26, 2021
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- New gray whale video
- Volunteers needed for bluff study, intertidal monitoring, beach cleanups, eco-challenge
- April 12 meeting announcement: speaker Dr Ian Miller on Sea Level Rise in Island County
- Background Check Authorization Form
- Slack Training, technology training options
- Rhizome Collective hired to make new SWS website
- Help purchase a new camera for educational videos
- Crabby Meditation Invitation
Previous SWS Newsletters
February 2021 Sound Waves
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- Thank you SWU sponsors
- The Problem with PPE Litter (new video)
- What is this mysterious forest puzzler?
- Midlittoral Zones 2 and 3
- Volunteers Needed: Bluff Monitoring, Beach Cleanups and more
- SWS Member Meetings: March 8 - Eli Wheat PhD on Regenerative Agriculture & April 12- Ian Miller PhD on Sea Level Rise
- Karis Barnes named Volunteer of the Year
- Help Stop Salmonellosis in Bird Feeders
January 2021
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- How to Become a Member of Sound Water Stewards - apply by March 8, 2021
- Sign up Now for Sound Waters University on Feb 6, 2021
- Creature Feature: Sea Stars & Sea Star Wasting Disease monitoring on Camano Island
- Take a Winter Beach Walk in the Upper Beach (Zone One or Splash Zone)
- Stop Plastic Pollution: Recycle Holiday Light Strings and Unused Cords
- Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban goes into effect soon (delayed by Covid)
- Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival is Jan 23-Feb 13
- Online Learning Opportunities
- Messages from Board President Linda Ade Ridder and Executive Director Kelly Zupich
- SWS Meetings, Trainings, Volunteer Opportunities
December 10, 2020
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Monthly Members Meetings
- Dec 14, 2020 - Meet n Greet - Learn about 2021 Volunteer Opportunities
- Jan 11, 2021 - Speaker Adrienne Ross Scanlon, author at 10:30 am (business meeting at 10 am)
- Feb 8, 2021 - Speaker Loren Brokaw, WDFW on Leque Estuary Restoration at 10:30 am (business meeting at 10 am)
Sound Waters University - Feb 6, 2021 - Registration is open - Keynote and other speakers announced
Thank you for Grants for Video Equipment
King Tides Coming Mid-December
Thank you outgoing board members
See pictures of the decorated orca sculpture at Freedom Park on Camano
November 13, 2020
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- Meet the Class of 2020
- With appreciation to the Volunteer Education and Training Committee (VETC)
- Education Committee Report: Upcoming Activities at Central Whidbey State Parks, First Day Hikes, Videos for Schools, more online educational videos
- SWS Committee Openings: New Stewardship Committee, VETC, SWU, Citizen Science Committee
- Orca Eco-Challenge: Kristina T got the most points of all participants
- Orca Month Art Contest Winners
- SWS Meetings: Nov 17, Dec 3-4-5, Dec 14
- Time to nominate Jan Holmes Coastal Volunteer of the Year Award
- SWS receives $2000 from Whidbey Community Foundation

October 6, 2020
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- Orca Recovery Eco Challenge
- Sea Star Wasting Disease
- Pigeon Guillemot Survey Earns Recognition
- Become a Champion for Sound Waters University
- Letter from the Board President Linda Ade Ridder
- Letter from Executive Director Kelly Zupich
- September Member Meeting with Speakers from University of WA on the Seattle Seawall Salmon Habitat Restoration and recent sightings of salmon
Sept 10, 2020
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What's New?
- Camano Close Up Contest
- Art & Sciences Workshop for Kids in or near Coupeville (watercolor journaling, nature journaling)
SWS Meetings & Trainings
- Sep 14 - All Members via zoom - with Randy Berthold PhD talking about kelp surveys and ecosystem
- Oct 13 - All Leads Meeting
- Nov 17 - SWS Annual Meeting
- SLACK - multiple options in Sept
Volunteer Opportunities
- Fishing Line Collection
- Deception Pass Park Foundation
- Orca Recovery Day/Month - Orcatober
Training Opportunities
Getting to the Water's Edge - now at more stores
Sept 3, 2020
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August 21, 2020
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- Sea Star Video by SWS
- SWS Meetings - Aug 26 & Sep 14
- Seeking SWS Volunteers
- Speaker Series
- Auction Committee
- Iverson Spit Cleanup
- Juvenile Forage Fish
- Project Updates
- Elger Bay Green Crab Team
- Salish Sea Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey
- Camano Crabber Education
- Eelgrass and Seining
July 23, 2020
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- Getting to the Water's Edge (the book) is Here!
- Creature Feature: The Savory Varnish Clam
- Catch More Crab Advice
- Annual SWS Member Training Goes Virtual
- Profile of a Member of Class of 2020
- Message from the President, Linda Ade Ridder
- Message from the NEW Executive Director, Kelly Zupich
- SWS Volunteer Opportunities
- Slack: A new Way to Connect for members, projects, activities OR to share photos, videos, ideas
- Fill Your Holes Beach Ettiquette
- Support SWS: license plates, Amazon Smile, Direct Donation
June 11, 2020
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- New Videos Created by SWS
- June Low Tides Reveal Moon Snail Egg Casings
- June Meeting Announcements (June 15 fearuting Cindy Hansen of Orca Network and June 24 with news about our guide book, Getting to the Water's Edge)
- Seeking Volunteers for specific projects
- Who Does What - among staff
- Ways to Help
May 14, 2020
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Seeking Volunteers for
- Restocking Coupeville Wharf Display
- Looking for Pigeon Guillemots on the Water around Camano
Numerous Self Education & Online Training Opportunities
Washington "Safe Start" 4-Phase Plan to ReOpen as Covid-19 diminishes
Bioluminescence - amazing videos
April 29, 2020
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Seeking SWS Volunteers for
- Bull Kelp monitoring - both Camano and Whidbey
- Pigeon Guillemot nest monitoring - Camano
- Forage Fish Egg monitoring - Whidbey
April 2020
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Contents
- Message from Board President Linda Ade Ridder in the time of Covid-19 Closures
- Welcome Tabitha, new Whidbey Coordinator
- Welcome Miguel, new Technology Consultant
- Recent Accomplishments including Sound Waters University 2020
- Self Education - Continuing Education webinars you can do at home
- Members' Art on the theme of Spring: Poetry, Prose, Photos, Art
- Announcing new Facebook Group page where everyone can share
February 2020
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Contents
- 2020 Training
- Snow Goose and Birding Festival
- "Humpback Comeback" presentation
- Green Crab
- Book Review: The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest
- Low Tide Beach Walk
- Leque Island Restoration Project
- Camano 101
November 2019
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Contents
- Creosote Removal from our shores
- Sea Level Rise
- Bagging Mussels for Study
- Creature Feature: fly amanita mushroom
July 2019
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Table of Contents
Meetings
Educational Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
From the Board & Staff
Volunteer Spotlight
Bimonthly Book
Good to Know!
Innovations
June 2019
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Table of Contents
Meetings
Educational Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
From the Board & Staff
Good to Know!
Volunteer Memorials
May 2019
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Table of Contents
Meetings
Educational Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
From the Board & Staff
Bimonthly Book
Good to Know!
Innovations
April 2019
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Table of Contents
Meetings
Educational Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
From the Board & Staff
Volunteer Spotlight
Good to Know!
Innovations
Previous WSU Beach Watchers Newsletters
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