Deep Dive on Sea Level Rise

A lively crowd, an outstanding panel of 3 scientists, and the Executive Director of the Skagit Council of Governments convened Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Museum of Northwest Art for two hours of presentations and discussions about the risks and impacts of sea level rise in Skagit County.

Click here for a summary of the event.

Many thanks go to the Museum of Northwest Art for hosting this event.

Thank you to our presenters:
John Rybczyk, Western Washington University
Greg Hood, Skagit River System Cooperative
Trina Bayard, Audubon Washington
Kevin Murphy, Skagit Council of Governments
and to our facilitator:
Marlene Finley, Evergreen Islands

Find slides from their presentations here:
SLR Oct 28 2023 Rybczyk
SLR Oct 28 2023 Hood
SLR Oct 28 2023 Bayard

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Climate Resilience with Skagit Climate Science Consortium (SC2)
March 12, 2023

A room full of committed climate activists
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Outstanding presentations from climate scientists, and Anacortes Water Department
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Expert facilitation by Dr. Dave Peterson of SC2 and the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
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A recipe for renewed energy for climate resilience and climate action in Skagit County!

So many thanks go to the Skagit Climate Science Consortium for their planning and leadership.

Thanks to our presenters: 
Dr. Guillaume Mauger, Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington
Roger Fuller, Natural Resource and Restoration Stewardship Coordinator at Padilla Bay Reserve
Brian McDaniel, Water System Manager city of Anacortes

Find the slides from the presentations here:
Anacortes Water System Plan Update and Climate Change
Climate Change and Coastal Issues in Skagit County
Climate Change and Water in the Skagit Basin

Watch for more climate-focused events and action opportunities coming soon.