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WFFE Events

Upcoming WFFE Events:

King County Executive Candidate Debate on Environmental Issues

When: Monday, October 12, 2009, debate runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and informal discussion.

For questions or to RSVP, please email info@wffe.org

Co-Sponsors: Washington Foundation for the Environment, People for Puget Sound, Washington Environmental Council, Cascade Land Conservancy, Futurewise, Seattle Aquarium Society, Transportation Choices Coalition, Washington Toxics Coalition, Duwamish River cleanup Coalition, Climate Solutions, Foster Pepper PLLD

Video Links:

A video link to our most recent rountable event "Effects of Climate Change on Puget Sound" on Thursday, October 2, 2008 is now available through the People for Puget Sound website or click here for a direct link.

WFFE Roundtables 2006-2009:

A Roundtable Discussion with Peter Goldmark, Washington's New Commissioner of Public Lands

Monday, May 4, 2009, The Seattle Aquarium

Peter Goldmark took office as Washington's new Commissioner of Public Lands in January 2009. The Commissioner heads up the State Department of Natural Resources and oversees the management of 3 million acres of state lands, including forests, beaches and aquatic "lands" underneath Puget Sound. Here's your chance to learn about his plans for bringing science, sustainability and economic opportunity to bear in his new role as the manager of our state lands during these challenging economic times. His topics will range from the conversion of forest lands for development, sustainable timber practices and wildfires, to climate change, clean water and Puget Sound. Co-Sponsors: Seattle Aquarium, Seattle Aquarium Society, People for Puget Sound, National Wildlife Federation, Seattle Public Utilities, King County Water & Lands Division, Futurewise, Sierra Club, Climate Solutions, CH2MHill and K&L Gates

Effects of Climate change on Puget Sound. With guest speakers Mary Ruckelshaus, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration,

and Doug Myers, People For Puget Sound

Thursday, October 12, 2008

By 2050, average annual temperatures for the Pacific Northwest could be up to 5 degrees higher than they were during the last 30 years of the 20th century. What will this mean for Puget Sound?s ecosystem and its human population? Hear from the experts. Dr. Mary Ruckelshaus, a research biologist with NOAA Fisheries in Seattle and chief scientist for the Puget Sound Partnership, and Doug Myers, science director of People For Puget Sound and former habitat specialist for the Puget Sound Action Team, will discuss this question central to the future of Puget Sound. A Washington Foundation for the Environment Roundtable, co-sponsored by People for Puget Sound and CH2M Hill, and K&L Gates.

Your House, Your Car, Our Climate: A Discussion On How Land Use in Washington Affects Climate Change

Monday, June 9, 2008

"Your house, your car, our climate: What should Washington do?" You've heard a lot about "clean energy." But how much do you know about a key to Washington's ability to tackle climate change: the connection between land use and transportation? At this informal gathering, Rod Brown, senior partner at Cascadia Law Group, will discuss initiatives from the 2008 Washington legislative session relating to growth management and climate change, and what changes we could see. David Dye, Deputy Secretary of the Washington Department of Transportation, will discuss how the Department is responding to the challenge of reducing emissions from transportation in Washington. Co-sponsored by People for Puget Sound and CH2M Hill.

Climate Protection: What's Washington's Plan?

Friday, April 25, 2008

A CityClub luncheon event with Jay Manning, Director, Washington State Department of Ecology, John Stuhlmiller, Director of State Affairs, Washington Farm Bureau, and KC Golden, Policy Director, Climate Solutions at the Washington Athletic Club. Co-sponsored by WFFE.

Puget Sound Stormwater Part I: The Science Side. What's all the Shouting About?

Monday, June 4, 2007

Why should you care about stormwater in Puget Sound? And why did 14 scientists write a letter of protest to the Puget Sound Partnership about their stormwater recommendations? Two leading scientists, Dr. Derek Booth and Dr. Nat Scholz, answered these questions and others in a discussion of the science of stormwater.

Puget Sound Stormwater, Part II: The Policy Side. What's all the Shouting About?

October 18, 2007

We know stormwater is one of the biggest issues affecting the health of Puget Sound, but what can be done about it? Two leading practitioners of stormwater management will lead a discussion on sustainable development solutions. This WFFE Roundtable discussed what is already happening around the region and what more needs to be done to address stormwater problems as we strive to restore the Sound by 2020. Bill Derry of CH2MHill talked about landscape-level stormwater management. Peg Staeheli, president and co-principal of SvR Design Company, discussed urban redevelopment techniques to manage stormwater. Co-Sponsored by: People for Puget Sound and CH2MHill

An Evening with Jay Manning,

June 28, 2006

A roundtable presentation and discussion with Jay Manning, Director, Washington Department of Ecology

Tribal Perspectives on South Sound Recovery

June 6, 2006

Sponsored by WFFE, People for Puget Sound, and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission

Puget Sound, the Recovery Challenge

April 17, 2006

Sponsored by WFFE and the Tacoma Environmental Services Department

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