Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association

As part of the AAC 2012 the PEI Aquaculture Alliance and PEI Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development are organizing a full day session focused on Cultured Shellfish.  This session will bring together both applied and scientific research focused on cultured mussels, oysters and other shellfish species.  See the attached call for abstracts for further details.

AAC 2012 Cultured Shellfish Forum Call for Abstracts

Full BMPs for Shellfish Restoration Report

Two Jobs Open with California Sea Grant Extension

California Sea Grant is accepting applications for two Extension Advisors, one to be located in either San Diego or Orange County, CA, and one to be based in Eureka, CA. Salary is competitive and is based upon UCSD pay scales, commensurate with a candidate’s experience, but is expected to range between $44,400 and $63,816 annually.

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. See the full details and application instructions at http://ca-sgep.ucsd.edu.

Women face unique challenges in growing viable businesses in farming and ranching.

They also learn differently than men and like to connect with other women farmers in sharing experiences, knowledge and resources. Keynote speakers will be broadcast across the state to a site in the counties listed above; and local presenters will reflect the needs of those regions.

Save the date of February 11, 2012, for this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow. If you are interested in attending one of these workshop, please send your contact information to Debra Hansen Kollock at dkollock@wsu.edu and you will be notified of all upcoming news and details. Please type ”Women in Ag” in the subject line. Or call (509) 684-2588.

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Where: At sixteen locations throughout the state of Washington

More info:  Visit the website for more information:  WomenInAg.wsu.edu

Cost: Only $25.00

Even though the name indicates Women in Agriculture, all agricultural producers are welcome to attend.

6th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration call for proposals, dedicated sessions, presentations, and posters.

October 20-24, 2012 Tampa, Florida

To submit a proposal:  program.estuaries.org

For more information visit the conference website:  http://estuaries.org/conference/

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2016691559_guest07dewey.html

Washington Sea Grant cordially invites all Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association members to attend a Symposium on Ocean Acidification, Wednesday, Nov 9^th, at the University of Washington Center for Urban Horticulture. Titled Ocean Acidification: It’s Not Just for Oysters Anymore, this free half-day event is intended for scientists, shellfish growers, fishermen, resource managers, policy makers, educators and others who want to understand what Ocean Acidification means for our regional marine ecosystem.

The program will include a presentation about the impacts of Ocean Acidification on the Washington shellfish industry, a scientific panel moderated by NOAA/PMEL Senior Scientist Richard Feely and a policy/public perceptions panel moderated by former U.S. Congressman, the Honorable Brian Baird, author of the 2009 Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act.

For more information about the event, visit www.wsg.washington.edu/admin/ocean_acidification.html; the Symposium agenda is attached.

This event is free-of-charge; however, registration is required. Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/FD5X85N

Seminar on Ocean Acidification, Nov. 8^th, at Town Hall Seattle (8th & Seneca):
Dissolving Before Our Eyes: the acidification of our oceans, and why it matters to all of us. Event includes a catered reception at 5:30, followed by presentations at 6:30, and an opportunity to meet the speakers at 8:30. The seminar is intended for a general audience: anyone who wants to learn more about Ocean Acidification, the impacts that are already being felt here in the Northwest and globally, and what we can do about it!

Featured speakers:

• Bill Dewey, Director of Policy and Communications, Taylor Shellfish Farms
• Dr. Richard Feely, Senior Scientist NOAA/PMEL
• The Honorable Brian Baird, former U.S. Congressman (WA-3rd Dist.)

Advance tickets $5-$10 at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/185357 ($15 at the door). More information at www.sustainablepath.org

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9th Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run

http://www.bivalvebash.com/