Event Details
When:
-
Location:
Online: Zoom
In-Person at WWU:
Academic West, Room 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 Our Working Waterfronts.
The breadth of the economic impact of the maritime sector in Whatcom County is wide, and the Port of Bellingham has a dominant role as owner of most waterfront properties in Bellingham and Blaine. In this talk you will learn about the many aspects of a working waterfront, including major development projects, environmental clean-up programs, introduction to the local commercial seafood industry and stream rehabilitation and salmon enhancement. The Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition is made up of over 120 members (companies, associations and individuals) that help keep Whatcom’s waterfronts working. Learn how the Coalition is involved in these various projects and works alongside coastal leaders to catalyze community sustainability and ensure thriving and diverse waterfronts that all can enjoy.
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:
Lindsie Fratus-Thomas, Speaker
Lindsie and her husband own and operate the F/V Robert S, an 87-foot wooden power scow that works as a salmon tender in Bristol Bay and SE Alaska. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lindsie moved to Whatcom County in 2002 to attend Western where she earned a bachelor’s in Geography: Environmental & Resource Management from the College of the Environment (formerly Huxley College). Lindsie has worked in the Natural Resources field in both the public and private sectors since 2004 and has been a Project Manager for large-scale salmon habitat & river restoration projects with the Nooksack Indian Tribe since 2012. Lindsie is excited to be a part of Whatcom’s waterfront community and is eager to advocate for a vibrant and sustainable working waterfront as the region grows. Lindsie & her husband spend their free time improving their boat, travelling, camping, hiking, skiing, gardening, paddling, fostering dogs, and volunteering with community events, such as the Bellingham SeaFeast and Whatcom Hospice Events.
Pete Granger, Speaker
Pete has an extensive background in the commercial seafood industry, having fished commercially in Puget Sound and Alaska and processed, sold and marketed seafood products for several companies and served as executive director for several fisheries trade associations working on government relations and policies regarding the fishing industry. He served as Director of the University of Washington Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program for fifteen years. Pete continues to fish commercially in Puget Sound as a reef-net salmon fisherman at Lummi Island near Bellingham, Washington.
Dan Tucker, Speaker
Dan has a background in traditionally-rigged sailing vessels, working non-profit and for-profit sails doing everything from character education with at-risk youth, to marine science and biology lessons. He's sailed all over the United States' coastal waters, and now resides in Fairhaven. He's worked in the maritime sector for over a decade with small breaks working in managerial positions and doing marine inspections. His current role is a blend of his graphic-design and tech background, and his career in the maritime sector, helping to build and direct programming for the Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition.
Accommodations and Other Details
Contact The Foundation for WWU & Alumni for this event if you have questions or need disability accommodations by calling (360) 650-3353 or emailing Alumni@wwu.edu.
Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is greatly appreciated. Please indicate your special needs on the registration form.
There will be auto-captions available for the Zoom webinar.
Limited paid parking is available in the C lots at the south end of campus and in lots 6V and 7G at the north end of campus. Western provides comprehensive parking details—including lot locations, applicable fees, and campus map. Please note that parking in the C lot and 12A by Fairhaven College is free after 4:30pm on weekdays and all hours on weekends.