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 The Salish Sea Institute - Sharing Knowledge Across Disciplines and Borders.
Western Washington University created the Salish Sea Institute (SSI) to raise awareness and protection for the Salish Sea. We work to share knowledge across disciplines and borders, understanding that transboundary and transdisciplinary collaboration is essential for good conservation of this diverse region. SSI created the Salish Sea Studies minor to teach students about the Salish Sea’s history, ecology, culture and management complexities. We also convene workshops and webinars, support researchers, scholars, journalists and more through our fellowship program, and produce reports to share science and management strategies among the community of people on and off campus who work to protect the Salish Sea. This talk will introduce you to the Salish Sea Institute, the work we are doing, and discuss the importance of a transboundary perspective on the conservation of the Salish Sea.
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!
Tile image photo credit: Dr. Cindy Elliser
Featuring:
Dr. Cindy Elliser, Speaker
Associate Director, Salish Sea Institute
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.
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.