From Preserve WA The Management Plan for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area was approved by the Department of the Interior earlier this month. This approval represents the culmination of over a decade of hard work and significant collaboration between hundreds of individuals, organizations, governments, and Tribes along our state’s saltwater shoreline. The Management Plan …
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If your fishing venture is seeking an alternative, GreenWave kelp farming seems lke an interesting option. Below is from their latest newsletter. Learn more at Greenwave.org Seaweed-Based Packaging for People and the Planet One of seaweed’s superpowers is that it has many uses–it’s the soy of the sea without all the downsides. Seaweed can be …
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You might already know this…or not. It was not what this editor expected. Enjoy. Waterlust You Tube Channel Here.
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We’re teaming up with the Port of PT again at their booth at the 2022 Pacific Marine Expo. The expo will take place at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from November 17th-19th. Any members interested in taking a shift at the booth are welcome. Please contact Pete Stein at Steinp314@gmail.com or at 360 …
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Some of these posts may be relevant to you. If the marine trades do not pay attention and make our voices heard, the decision makers in this organization will not know to consider our industry. Please pay attention and speak up. https://preservewa.org/news-events/news/ For exampl: Seeking History & Heritage Nominations for the Maritime Washington Advisory Board
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Rising tide: Pacific Northwest could soon double or triple its small number of seaweed farms Read the article: https://www.kuow.org/stories/rising-tide-pacific-northwest-could-soon-double-or-triple-its-small-number-of-seaweed-farms
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Read the full article in the Kitsap Sun Here; https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2022/10/12/port-orchard-police-marine-patrol-unit-removes-35-derelict-vessels-sinclair-inlet-washington/8177224001/
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Honoring our commercial fisher-folk sure seems like a good thing to this blog editor. You may have received this already in your inbox but if not, please check it out.
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Sharing this email from NOAA’s office for Coastal Management. If you have questions or thoughts about the content of this report, please contact Kenneth Walker directly (please cc the PTMTA) or the PTMTA for forwarding. We have many stake holders amongst us and our voice needs to reach the right ears. The Coastal States Organization …
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Chamber membership is not required to apply. Read this poster to learn if this locally funded and administered grant series could help your business take the next step. Click on the image to learn more.
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The Fall 2022 Boating Safety Circular is now available, you can click here to download from the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary & Boating Safety’s website. or Click image below to view the PDF circular.
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KPTZ’s Coastal Cafe podcast, first aired on August 3rd featured valuable information on WA State’s abandoned and derelict removal program with new options to take unwanted vessels at the end of their useful life at collection events to be scheduled. You can listen here.
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A new event in town for a good cause. This inaugural event on August 21st will feature live storytelling with local special guests Margie Abraham (“She raised a “fleet” of sailing children, with humor and grace”, Nancy McDaniel, the Milhollands, and more. Click the poster below to learn more. Below that is a history tidbit …
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Please look for the bright yellow PTMTA Brochures at Admiral Ship Supply, Marine Thrift, The Port Office, The Point Hudson office, in a rack outside of the PTMTA office at the Nomura Building, Edensaw Woods, PT Rigging, the Chamber, and other public facing businesses. Need some for your business? Please let us know. In an …
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“A Roadmap for use of ‘Ropeless Gear”; article from National Fisherman Magazine Download the draft Ropeless Roadmap guide here. RopelessRoadmapDRAFT-NEFSC
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The City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, and Jefferson County PUD will hold an open house for the Sims Gateway and Boat Yard Expansion project at the Port Townsend Community Center on August 6th. Members of the public are encouraged to drop-in between 10 AM and 1 PM to view results from work …
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Chamber Cafe is a free, twice monthly Zoom event for community engagement. Name: Chamber Cafe – PUD Date: August 5, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT Register Now Event Description: Join us and our guest s from Jefferson County PUD and learn all they are doing for our quality of life in JeffCo. …
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Port of Olympia news continues to develop. See the article here, or the transcript below for the archive. Residents call for Port of Olympia executive director Gibboney to resign Rolf Boone, The Olympian (Olympia, Wash.) – 1h ago (July 26th, 2022) Jul. 26—The heat was turned up on embattled Port of Olympia Executive Director Sam …
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