Is a healthy Puget Sound within our reach? A Puget Sound with plentiful fish and shellfish that are safe to eat, where our kids can swim without fear of illness, and where whales, diving ducks and salmon continue to grace our Island waters? After many years of concerted efforts to clean up pollution, protect habitat and bring back some of the Sound’s best known species from the brink of extinction, the answer is yes–but only if we redouble our efforts and become much more effective. The Governor formed the Puget Sound Partnership to lead efforts to protect and restore Puget Sound and its spectacular diversity of life, now and for future generations. Our Keynote Speaker: David Dicks was appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire in August 2007 as the first Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Dicks was a partner at Cascadia Law Group PLLC where he focused on Puget Sound issues, natural resource projects and facilitated the development of numerous Habitat Conservation Plans under the Endangered Species Act. He played a significant role in the creation and deliberations of the original Puget Sound Partnership Commission, and worked extensively with the Legislature and Governor to pass the new Partnership's enabling legislation. Mr. Dick’s dedication to environmental law has earned him national recognition as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2007 and for 2008).

Register online at: www.island.wsu.edu

Our Keynote Address: A Bold New Approach to Saving Puget Sound

8:00 AM Registration Begins

9:00 AM Keynote Speaker– Middle School Auditorium

10:30 AM Morning Sessions Begin

11:45 AM Exhibits Exhibits staffed by state and local experts will be available for browsing

Noon Lunch

1:30 PM First Afternoon Sessions Begin

3:00 PM Second Afternoon Sessions Begin

Sound Waters Schedule

Does this sound good to you? *Learn more than you’d ever dream about your unique Island environment *Continue to discover the world around you *Enjoy an atmosphere of mutual helpfulness and peer support along with fellow adult learners *Engage in cooperative learning with passionate professionals from federal, state and local organizations *Use your skills, experience and knowledge to make a difference in your community through education, outreach

and research programs *Become a steward of this precious place for future generations to enjoy *Create fellowship with like-minded people from a variety of backgrounds

Find out about joining WSU Beach Watchers and their exciting 8 week training program. In exchange for 100 hours of volunteer time you’ll get to experience a broad overview of topics from marine mammals and intertidal life to solid waste and septic systems, from native plants and bluff erosion, to estuaries and wetlands and much, much more. 2008 Training is every Monday and Wednesday from 9 AM – 4 PM in March and April. Call (360) 679-7391 or visit www.island.wsu.edu for more information.

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The Day’s Sessions at a Glance

Pick a class and 2 alternate choices for each session

The Earth • Coastal Bluffs and Beaches • Estuaries and Human History • Impact of Global Warming on Washington • Nuclear Energy—Environmental

Considerations • Tidal Energy Exploration in Puget Sound • Wetlands of Island County– An Overview • Wetlands of Island County

Marine Life • An Orca Family History • Creosote Awareness in Puget Sound • Derelict Fishing Gear: The Hidden Killer • Dungeness Crab Fisheries, Biology and

Management • Eel Grass and Spartina (Good Grass/Bad

Grass) • From Kelp to Crab: Marine Species of the

Northwest • Green Tide Seaweed Blooms in Penn Cove • Growing Shellfish in Your Front Yard • Importance of Pocket Estuaries and Juvenile

Salmon • Marine Mammals of Puget Sound • Meet Your Intertidal Neighbors • Oiled Wildlife Response in the Pacific

Northwest • Penn Cove Shellfish Farming • Plastic Debris - the Pacific Gyre • Rosario—Of Legends and Tide Pools • Salmon in Island County’s Nearshore • Safe Harvest of Shellfish: Biotoxins and

Water Quality • Straight Talk about the Seafood You Eat • Undersea Denizens of Puget Sound

Island History • Archaeology of Whidbey Island • Cama Beach State Park • Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve • “Ferry Tales”

Plant Life • Gardening on Puget Sound Bluffs • Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest • Native Plants of Whidbey Island • Protecting Island County’s Natural Habitats • Septic System Landscaping • Wild Mushrooms

Wildlife • Bats—Our Backyard Allies • Birds of Whidbey Island • In Harmony with Nature—One Yard at a

Time • Raptors in the Reserve • Whidbey Island Pigeon Guillemots • Wildlife Art • Wildlife Photography

Island Living • Beach Watchers Training—an Overview • Care and Feeding of Septic Systems • Emergency Planning for Individuals and

Families • Groundwater and Wells in Island County • Homeowners Guide to Building a Sustainable

House • Kayaking in Island County • Local Water Hazards for Boaters, Sailors,

Kayakers • Low Impact Development for a Better

Environment • Renewable Energy in the Northwest • Thirteen State Parks of Island County • Where the Hotspots Are (Fishing Off

Whidbey’s Beaches)

Special Thanks:

Coffee for Sound Waters was donated by Mukilteo Coffee Company and is being served by the Coupeville High School Senior Class. Classroom and Presenter assistants are 4-H volunteers.

10:30—11:45 Classes

Pick a class and 2 alternate choices for each session

A1 Bats, our Backyard Allies

The much-maligned bat is a good neighbor and is ecologically important worldwide. Learn about bat biology and diversity and about Washington's native bat species. Presenter Sarah Schmidt

A2 Cama Beach State Park

Learn about Cama Beach State Park. It was a Native American encampment site for 2000 years, then an auto-court resort for 55 years. What will the state offer to add to the history of this site? Presenters Jeff Wheeler and Senator Mary Margaret Haugen

A3 Care and Feeding of Septic Systems

Learn how to keep your septic system from menacing your property, your pocketbook and your environment. Presenters Janet Hall and Kathleen Parvin.

A4 Coastal Bluffs and Beaches

Meet a guy who really likes "Weather", the wilder the better! Learn about coastal geologic processes on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Talk about shoreline erosion, beach formation and how our coastline changes over time. Presenter Hugh Shipman

A5 From Kelp to Crabs: An Introduction to Marine Species of the Pacific Northwest

View photography covering some of the major groups of marine organisms found in the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on showing organisms in their natural environment. Presenter Jon Gross

A6 Impact of Global Warming on Washington

Global Warming and climate change are happening now. This presentation will provide an overview of climate change impacts to the Pacific Northwest and the Puget Sound. Presenter Laura Whitely Binder

A7 In Harmony with Nature - One Yard at a Time

Sick about losing wildlife habitat? Restore wildlife corridors by creating a backyard wildlife habitat in your yard that can link to your neighbors’ yards and community areas. Presenters Val Schroeder and Jean Bach

A8 Local Water Hazards for Boaters, Sailors, Kayakers

Learn the effects and hazards of wind on currents, and how to predict the roughest waters and Deception Pass hazards. Identify two main fog types, how to cross shipping lanes, and avoid rocks and shallow areas. Presenter Doug Bishop

A9 Marine Mammals of Puget Sound

Learn about the natural history of our local marine mammals, whales, porpoises, seals and sea lions, how we are affecting their habitat and why they are stranding on our beaches. Presenter Sandy Dubpernell

A10 Meet Your Intertidal Neighbors

There's more on our beaches than barnacles and mussels! Beach and water enthusiasts will learn about intertidal animals. Presenters Mary Jo Adams and Rick Blank

A11 Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest

Meet some of the terrific plants that are native to our region. Learn how they grow in their native environment and how to incorporate them into your garden. Presenter June Davis

A12 Penn Cove Shellfish Farming

What are those structures floating in the water? Below the sur-face of Penn Cove is a farm where the "crops" needn't be sown, fertilized, medicated or irrigated. Presenter Ian Jefferds

A13 Plastic Debris - the Pacific Gyre

Picture a revolving island twice the size of Texas, made of plastic debris from the North Pacific Rim. Plastics have a severe impact on the marine ecosystem. Learn what needs to be done to stop this plastic plague from spreading. Presenter Chrissy McLean

A14 Protecting Island County's Natural Habitats

Learn how the Whidbey Camano Land Trust is permanently pro-tecting wildlife habitat, and how land protection and stewardship efforts are ensuring the health and connectivity of our Island's natural systems. Presenter Pat Powell

A15 Salmon in Island County's Nearshore

What salmon recovery projects are happening on Whidbey and Camano Islands? Hear about habitat assessments, protection efforts and restoration projects. Presenter Kim Bredensteiner

A16 Tidal Energy Exploration in Puget Sound

What is the potential of tidal energy development in Puget Sound from a technological, economic and environmental standpoint? Learn the current status of Snohomish PUD's efforts to explore the tidal energy resource in the Sound. Presenter Craig Collar

A17 Wetlands of Island County: an Overview

What kind of wetlands are present in Island County? What 'makes' a wetland, why is there such a concern about protecting them, where are they and where can I go to see some? Presenter Dyanne Sheldon

A18 Wildlife Art

Award winning professional wildlife artist offers a behind the scenes look at how he creates wildlife paintings. Presenter Bart Rulon

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Sound Waters If you have one, please bring a reusable drink container to Sound Waters. We will also have a supply of compostable cups for coffee, tea and water available throughout the day.

1:30—2:45 Classes

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B1 An Orca Family History

Love those magnificent orcas? We'll review the scientific knowledge of orca natural history and share some glimpses into the family life of the Southern Resident orcas. Presenters Susan Berta and Howard Garrett

B2 Beach Watchers Training - an Overview

Learn about the unique area in which you live. WSU Beach Watcher Training is a worthwhile commitment - 100 hours of expert training from top professionals. Presenter Kristen Cooley

B3 Derelict Fishing Gear in Puget Sound: The Hidden Killer

Derelict fishing gear is abundant in Puget Sound, entangling and trapping mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates and damaging habitat. Learn about the NW Straits Commission's comprehensive, no-fault program to remove the derelict gear, and find out how you can become involved. Presenter Jeff June

B4 Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve

Ebey's Landing is the first historical reserve in our nation. The uniqueness of its formation, continued success, and the partnerships involved will be discussed, as well as the goals of the Reserve. Presenter Mark Preiss

B5 Gardening on Puget Sound Bluffs

Discuss practical native plant gardening tips for owners concerned with both bluff stability and views. Get plant lists, purchasing sources, planting and survival techniques for beautiful, water-wise and stabilizing buffers. Presenters Duane and Sue Hoekstra

B6 Growing Shellfish in Your Front Yard

Clams, oysters and mussels, oh my! Which will grow on your beach? What culture techniques will keep them from being swept away? Learn to safely harvest shellfish for your own consumption, or start a small farm. Presenter Teri King

B7 Homeowners Guide to Building a Sustainable House

Learn about resources and options, from site preparation to solar, to build a green home as your own contractor. Presenters Janet Hall and Nicole Luce

B8 Juvenile Salmon in the Whidbey Basin Nearshore: The Role of "Pocket Estuaries"

Explore how juvenile salmon use the shoreline habitats and pocket estuaries of the Whidbey Basin. The discussion will consider protection and restoration of these unique habitats. Presenter Kurt Fresh B9 Low Impact Development For a Better Environment and Neighborhoods

Low impact development (LID) can help us accommodate growth while maintaining a healthy environment. Come learn how you can incorporate LID into building projects. Presenter Linda Lyshall

B10 Nuclear Energy - Environmental Considerations

Explore the issues associated with providing electricity for the next generation from an environmental perspective. Various options will be discussed and compared. Presenter Daniel Moon

B11 Raptors in The Reserve

Learn about raptors found in Ebey's Landing Reserve, field ID, hot spots, and little-known facts. Bring your questions. Presenter Pat Cozine

B12 Straight Talk About the Seafood You Eat

Where does the seafood you buy in local food stores and eat in local restaurants come from? How is it caught? What's the difference between farmed and wild? Which fish are harvested sustainably? Presenter Pete Granger

B13 The 13 State Parks of Island County

Discover and explore the diversity of the State Parks on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Understand their history, their management, and plans for their future. Presenter Jack Hartt

B14 Undersea Denizens of the Sound

Most people have no idea of the incredible diversity of marine life that inhabits the water "a stones throw" from the shore line. This presentation is photography representative of the critters that populate Puget Sound in general and specifically Island County. Presenter Jim Ramaglia

B15 Wetlands of Island County

What are wetlands? Why are they important? How are wetlands doing in Island County and Puget Sound? How are they protected? Matt will answer these questions and more. Presenter Matt Nash

B16 Where the Hot Spots Are! (Fishing off Whidbey Beaches)

This class will cover fishing equipment, techniques, time, tides, and locations appropriate for fly-fishing from the beaches of Whidbey Island. Presenters Kent Hodges and Neal Sims

B17 Whidbey Pigeon Guillemots

1,000 guillemots breed in the bluffs around Whidbey Island. These black and white seabirds with bright red feet indicate the health of our marine environment. Come learn about these entertaining seabirds. Presenter Frances Wood

B18 Wildlife Photography

Award-winning wildlife photographer reveals the tricks and stories behind samples of his work. He describes equipment, locations, and techniques for getting better photos of our local wildlife. Presenter Bart Rulon

Questions?

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Pick a class and 2 alternate choices for each session

3:00—4:15 Classes

C1 Archaeology of Whidbey Island

What archaeological resources does Whidbey Island have? What do they tell us and are they in danger in the modern world? Find out from a local archaeology consultant. Presenter Gary Wessen

C2 Birds of Whidbey Island

Would you like to know more about Whidbey's wonderful winged life? View colorful close up photographs of Whidbey Island's amazing birds and where to look for them. Presenters Craig and Joy Johnson

C3 Creosote Awareness in Puget Sound

Topics will include history of Puget Sound Creosote Awareness Project, Whidbey Island's first clean-up, identification and amounts of creosote debris on the beaches, and ongoing removal efforts. Presenter Tony Frantz

C4 Dungeness Crab Fisheries, Biology and Management

Our Dungeness crab fisheries have changed in the past decade. A WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife expert will examine these changes and the biology of this iconic crustacean. Presenter Don Velasquez

C5 Eel Grass and Spartina (Good Grass/ Bad Grass)

Native eelgrass and the invasive cord grass Spartina are hot top-ics in estuary restoration. This presentation will compare the two grasses and cover recent research and efforts at restoration and eradication. Presenter Susan Wood

C6 Emergency Planning for Individuals and Families

What supplies do you need, what preparations should you make before "the Big One"? Get answers to these important questions. Presenter Alan Whitman

C7 Estuaries and Human History

Estuaries were the cradle of human culture. Explore how they and climate are changing and how those changes will affect our civilization. Presenter David Henry

C9 Green Tide Seaweed Blooms in Penn Cove

What is a "Green Tide"? Seaweed blooms on Penn Cove Beaches will be described and methods used to identify and survey the algae and assessment of local water quality will be demonstrated. Presenter Kathy Van Alstyne

C10 Groundwater and Wells in Island County

Learn about the geology, distribution and origins of our aquifer, as well as the threats to our groundwater health and availability, and the local regulations designed to protect this irreplaceable resource. Presenter Doug Kelly

C11 Kayaking in Island County

Sea kayak the Pacific Northwest and do it safely. Kayaking can be a lifestyle for all ages. Presenter Drew Dixon

C12 Native Plants of Whidbey Island

Watch and discuss a slide presentation of plant communities and native plants of Whidbey Island. Presenter Dick Ambrose

C13 Oiled Wildlife Response in the Pacific Northwest

It takes more than a bottle of Dawn . . . A close look at the components of an effective oiled wildlife response in the Pacific Northwest and Washington State in particular. Presenter Chris Battaglia

C14 Renewable Energy in the Northwest

Is it time to kick the hydrocarbon habit and use more renewable energy? This class is an overview of the various renewable energy options available in the Pacific Northwest, including site evaluation, selection criteria, current state of the technology, and incentives. Presenter Kelly Keilwitz

C15 Rosario - Of Legends and Tide Pools

Get your feet wet in the history, culture, fragility and stewardship of Rosario Beach and Deception Pass State Park. Presenter Sammye Kempbell

C16 Safe Harvest of Shellfish; Biotoxins and Water Quality

Learn of the public health issues involved with protecting shellfish habitat and preserving water quality for safe shellfish harvest. The discussion will include Holmes Harbor. Presenter Kathleen Parvin

C17 Septic System Landscaping

Is your septic system causing a landscaping challenge? Learn the ins and outs of septic system landscaping for optimal performance of the system and to create a pleasing landscape. Presenter Teri King

C18 Wild Mushrooms

Are you curious about the mushrooms in your yard and in the forests of Western Washington? Learn which mushrooms are edible, and how fungi interact with your trees and plants. Presenters Scott and Kathleen Chase

Help Reduce Our Impact on the Environment Food and drink served at Sound Waters will be packaged with reuseable/recyclable/compostable materials. If you choose to bring your own lunch, please try to be earth friendly.

C8 "Ferry Tales"

"Ferry Tales" is a collection of stories - historical and contempo-rary - of all the strange and wonderful things that happen on ferry boats. Listen to stories of the boats, the people who sail on them and the people who run them. Presenter Jill Johnson

Presenters’ Biographies Mary Jo Adams is a Beach Watcher who focuses on identification and photography of intertidal organisms and beach monitoring.

Dick Ambrose is a retired South Whidbey State Park Manager.

Jean Bach is a member of the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project steering committee.

Chris Battaglia of Focus Wildlife, has been involved in oiled wildlife response since 1988.

Susan Berta and Howard Garrett are co-founders of the Orca Network, dedicated to raising awareness of the whales of the Pacific Northwest.

Laura Whitely Binder is an outreach specialist at the University of Washington's Climate Impact Group (CIG).

Doug Bishop has an Advance Pilot rating with Deception Pass Power Squadron and has been teaching boating skills and safety.

Rick Blank is a Beach Watcher and Park Ranger at Deception Pass State Park. Kim Bredensteiner is the Island County Salmon Recovery Coordinator, and has worked as an educator, ecologist and GIS analyst.

Scott Chase is a Beach Watcher, and is Coordinator of Island County Shore Stewards. He and Kathleen Chase guide mushroom hunts on Camano Island in the fall.

Craig Collar works with the Snohomish PUD and has been engaged with tidal energy developments in the U. S., Canada and Europe.

Kristen Cooley is a Beach Watcher and Coordinator of the Island County Beach Watchers.

Pat Cozine is retired from the Falcon Research Group.

June Davis is a Beach Watcher and Certified Professional Horticulturist who has worked in the nursery industry for 20 years.

Drew Dixon has been kayaking for ten years, mostly in the waters around Whidbey and the San Juan Islands.

Sandy Dubpernell has been collecting data on stranded mammals for the National Marine Fisheries Service/NOAA since 2002.

Tony Frantz has led the way in creosote awareness and clean-ups all over Puget Sound. He invented and patented the Creosote Piling Sediment Extractor.

Kurt Fresh works with NOAA Fisheries where his primary research interests are the life history and ecology of juvenile Pacific salmon.

Pete Granger is with Washington Sea Grant and has worked in the seafood industry as a commercial fisherman, processor and seafood marketer.

Jon Gross, photographer, specializes in underwater and marine related photography in the Pacific Northwest.

Janet Hall is the WSU Island County Waste Wise Volunteer Program Coordinator.

Jack Hartt is the Park Manager at Deception Pass State Park and has been a State Parks ranger and interpreter for the past 30 years.

Senator Mary Margaret Haugen sponsored the legislation creating Cama Beach State Park . David Henry has been the Watershed/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserve since 1994.

Kent Hodges has been fishing the beaches of Whidbey Island since 2000. Sue and Duane Hoekstra are involved in establishing and maintaining a native plant buffer on their Camano Island bluff property.

Ian Jefferds is a local shellfish farmer, and owner of Penn Cove Shellfish LLC.

Craig and Joy Johnson are avid birders and authors of three photographic books on local birds.

Jill Johnson is a Beach Watcher, teacher-trainer, actress, and storyteller who has performed throughout Western Washington and overseas.

Jeff June is a marine biologist with Natural Resources Consultants, Inc. and a manager for the Derelict Fishing Gear Removal Project.

Kelly Keilwitz is the founder of Whidbey Sun & Wind, LLC. He has designed and installed renewable energy systems in the Northwest since 2000.

Doug Kelly is the Hydrogeologist with Island County Environmental Health.

Sammye Kempbell is a Beach Watcher and a Beach Naturalist guide at Rosario Beach, Deception Pass State Park.

Teri King is a shellfish and water quality specialist with Sea Grant, and has over 23 years experience in growing shellfish in Puget Sound.

Nicole Luce is the owner/contractor of a newly-built "green" home.

Linda Lyshall served as Regional Liaison with the Puget Sound Action Team.

Chrissy McLean has spent the last decade working as a professional educator in the Puget Sound region.

Daniel Moon has worked as an engineer in the nuclear industry for over 25 years.

Matt Nash is an ecologist with Island County Public Work, and was for years a critical areas planner on Whidbey Island.

Kathleen Parvin is an Environmental Health Specialist with the Island County Health Department.

Patricia Powell has been the Executive Director of Whidbey Camano Land Trust for four years.

Mark Preiss is Manager of the Ebey's Prairie National Reserve.

Jim Ramaglia is a member of the Skagit County Marine Resources Committee and a photographer and scuba diver.

Bart Rulon has written and illustrated 5 books on wildlife art and photography.

Sarah Schmidt studied desert bats in Arizona for 8 years. She now serves on the board of Bats Northwest.

Val Schroeder is a member of the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project steering committee.

Dyanne Sheldon is a wetland and restoration Ecologist with over 30 years of experience in the field of natural history.

Hugh Shipman is a Geologist with the State Department of Ecology. His interests include coastal erosion and impacts of human activities on our shoreline.

Neal Sims started fishing the beaches of Whidbey in 1993 when he moved here from Alaska.

Kathy Van Alstyne is a Marine Scientist at Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes.

Don Velasquez holds a BS in Biology and a MS in fisheries. He has worked with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife since 1993.

Gary Wessen is principal of Wessen & Associates, an archaeological consulting firm in the Northwest.

Jeff Wheeler is a Beach Watcher and the Cama Beach Area Manager for Washington State Parks.

Alan Whitman is the Emergency Planning Consultant for city of Langley.

Frances Wood has studied Whidbey's guillemots for the last 5 years. She is the author of Brushed by Feathers: A Year of Birdwatching in the West.

Susan Wood has worked as an educator at the Padilla Bay Reserve since 1988.

WSU Beach Watchers P.O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239

SOUND WATERS REGISTRATION Must arrive by January 18, 2008! ONE REGISTRANT PER FORM, PLEASE

For each of the 3 class sessions, list your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices in the boxes at left, using the code (i.e., A12) next to the class description below.

Make your check out to “LEP– Sound Waters”. If you are paying for more than one person, please write all names on the check and include all registrations. Mail check to: SOUND WATERS P.O. Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239

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Registration, online and via US mail, opens January 2, 2008. All registrations must be received by January 18, 2008. Checks must be received by January 24, 2008. No refunds after January 19, 2008.

Register online at: www.island.wsu.edu

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Lunch: (Optional) Choose one of the following:

• Roast Beef & Cheddar Ciabatta Sandwich: roast

beef, cheddar cheese, garlic herb cream cheese, lettuce & red onion. Baby carrots and chips included

• Veggie Ciabatta Sandwich: roasted red peppers, cucumber, lettuce, red onion, cheddar cheese & garlic herb cream cheese. Baby carrots and chips included.

• Southwest Turkey Ciabatta Sandwich: roast turkey, jalapeno cream cheese, roasted red peppers & lettuce. Baby carrots and chips and included.

Lunch prepared by Serendipity Catering

Registration Fee $35.00 Registration Fee for Presenter's Guest $20.00 Lunch (Optional) $8.50 Donation (Supports Island Co. Beach Watchers) Total A limited number of scholarships are available to help pay for registration. For an application, call 360-679-7391

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: If you are a Presenter, Check here: Email: If you are a Presenter's Guest, Check here: Please specify any special accessibility needs: Presenter's Name:

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Code 10:30 a.m. Code 1:30 p.m. Code 3:00 p.m. A1 Bats - Our Backyard Allies B1 An Orca Family History C1 Archaeology of Whidbey Island

A2 Cama Beach State Park B2 Beach Watcher Training - An Overview C2 Birds of Whidbey Island

A3 Care and Feeding of Septic Systems B3 Derelict Fishing Gear: the Hidden Killer C3 Creosote Awareness in Puget Sound

A4 Coastal Bluffs and Beaches B4 Ebey's Landing C4 Dungeness Crab Fisheries

A5 From Kelp to Crabs B5 Gardening on Puget Sound Bluffs C5 Eel Grass and Spartina

A6 Impact of Global Warming B6 Growing Shellfish in Your Front Yard C6 Emergency Planning

A7 In Harmony With Nature B7 Homeowners Guide to Sustainable Housing C7 Estuaries and Human History

A8 Local Water Hazards B8 Juvenile Salmon in the Whidbey Nearshore C8 "Ferry Tales"

A9 Marine Mammals of Puget Sound B9 Low Impact Development C9 Green Tide Seaweed Blooms

A10 Meet Your Intertidal Neighbors B10 Nuclear Energy C10 Groundwater and Wells in Island County

A11 Native Plants of the PNW B11 Raptors in the Reserve C11 Kayaking in Island County

A12 Penn Cove Shellfish Farming B12 Straight Talk About the Seafood You Eat C12 Native Plants of Whidbey Island

A13 Plastic Debris: The Pacific Gyre B13 Thirteen State Parks C13 Oiled Wildlife Response

A14 Protecting Island County's Habitats B14 Undersea Denizens of the Sound C14 Renewable Energy in the Northwest

A15 Salmon In Island County's Nearshore B15 Wetlands of Island County C15 Rosario - Of Legends and Tide Pools

A16 Tidal Energy Exploration in Puget Sound B16 Where the Hot Spots Are C16 Safe Harvest of Shellfish

A17 Wetlands of Island County B17 Whidbey Pigeon Guillemots C17 Septic System Landscaping

A18 Wildlife Art B18 Wildlife Photography C18 Wild Mushrooms

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Orca Network

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Bart Rulon Wildlife Books & Art

Island County Salmon Recovery

Shore Stewards

Admiralty Head Lighthouse

Community Litter Clean-up Program

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

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Whidbey/Camano Land Trust

Master Gardeners

Whidbey Conserva-tion District

South Whidbey Tilth

Photos, CDs & Book Sales

WSU 4-H Program

Friends of Deception Pass

WSU Beach Watchers

Marine Resources Committee

Puget Sound Partnership

Island County Planning and Community Development

Prairie Center Red Apple Market

WSU Island County Waste Wise