A proposed 770,000 square mil marine sanctuary would incorporate the existing Remote Island Marine National Monument and “currently unprotected submerged lands and waters,” according to the Biden administration. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service graphic. Read or listen to this article on National Fisherman’s website :https://www.nationalfisherman.com/west-coast-pacific/pacific-islands-sanctuary-debated-at-house-hearing?
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Join the PTMTA and the Port for the Pacific Marine Expo. Contact Pete Stein if you are interested in being part of the marine trades coalition partnering with Port of PT staff for this event.
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By Port of Port Townsend on Sep 22, 2023 04:52 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on September 27, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include the following: Authorizing Professional Services Agreement for the Herb Beck Marina Boat Ramp Replacement Project, SEA Marine Land …
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The National Working Waterfront Network will be coordinating another round of internships for the Spring 2024 semester. We are currently seeking proposals for applied research that advances the resiliency and sustainability of commercial fishing communities from those involved in a variety of activities related to commercial fishing. The project must be proposed by an entity/entities …
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The PTMTA is seeking nominees for the 2024 Board of Trustees. Please consider serving on this board or nominate an employee to represent your business. We have monthly meetings, basic organizational obligations, and long term projects that board members work together to complete. We welcome new energy and ideas. Keeping this organization active is an …
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League of Women Voters-Jefferson County Requests Questions for October School Board and Port of Port Townsend Candidate Forums The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County uses only questions submitted by the public in their Zoom Forums, and is pleased to announce that the following Candidate Forums will take place: Monday, October 2 from 6 …
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The next PTMTA Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on September 26, Tuesday, in the Nomura Building downstairs space at 5:30. Please email with issues you would like to bring to our attention. Or contact any of our board members directly. ptmarinetrades@gmail.com
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Worth going to this Seattle event if you are looking for deals.
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Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time September 13: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting September 21: 5 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group September 27: 5:30 p.m. Regular Business Meeting September 28: 4-9 p.m. Boatyard BBQ Past meetings with documents and recordings: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 09/13/23 Public …
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Thank you to all PTMTA tent tenders, presenters, and rowboat rally participants who made this 2023 Wooden Boat Festival fresh and joyful. Some great photos and video clips are being shared on FB and Instagram. Sadly this editor’s computer crashed shortly after downloading (and deleting from camera) all the photos I took. Special thanks to …
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With the wildfires locally and in other parts of the US and Canada over the past few months serving as a reminder of how lucky we are at the moment, we are reaching our to ask for a few minutes of your time to contribute to Jefferson County’s first ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Community …
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOVEMBER 2nd The plan is to share updates from the year, VOTE for new board of trustees (5 seats are open) Learn the latest on internships, Meet Port Commission candidates, EAT PIZZA! and enjoy conversations with your peers, and MORE! MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW.
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Calling on members to nominate themselves or each other to keep the PTMTA active and on task by joining the 2024 board of trustees. We need nominees to put on the ballot for our November 2nd Annual General Membership Meeting vote. Nomination forms are Here or email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com Forms can be dropped off at the …
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Executive Director Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend is inviting Port-based workers and other residents to join him for informal chats over coffee that start Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. READ MORE>>>
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September 13: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting Port of PT meetings page HERE
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Groundswell Starts September 28th 2023. The deadline to apply is September 20th. This course is for eager craftspeople residing on the Olympic Peninsula who make functional products (i.e. wood carving, pottery, textiles, etc) and are ready to transform their skills into successful businesses. Virtual training, Thursday evenings 4-6 pm. Sept 28 | Foundations Oct 5 …
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Just a friendly reminder to our wonderful PTMTA members that the Annual Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival was originally a creation of our local marine trades and mariner community. In the true spirit of this event, our marine trades and local mariners participating in either a leisure, host, or presenter capacity are the heart and …
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The PTMTA wishes to thank each and every one of our marine trades community members for your dedication to excellence in the work you do. Wishing you all a Happy Labor Day 2023! Labor Day is more than an annual federal holiday. Every year, presidents publish a Proclamation on Labor Day. The Department of Labor …
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