Attend at least three of the following programs or activities and receive a 100% organic hemp sturdy carrying bag with artwork from Nikki McClure’s 2008 calendar. Bring your wallet-sized “punch-card” to these events to get stamped or punched. Turn the card in after you have participated in three activities and receive your bag.
“What’s Up With Budd?” Series
Sit back and relax at the Capitol Theatre for an update on what is going on with Budd Inlet. Learn about the geologic history and the latest research and findings related to Budd Inlet and Puget Sound from five experts. The Capitol Theatre is located in downtown Olympia at 206 5th Avenue, SE.
Fish
Toxic Contaminants in the Puget Sound Food Web: How Did They Get There, and Will They Ever Come Out?
May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Jim West, M.Sc., Fish & Wildlife Research Scientist
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Since 1989, scientists from the Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program have monitored five fish species for accumulating pollutants. What has been revealed from 18 years of study? Learn how the fish are doing and about the pollutants that have infiltrated our food chain.
Future
Cleaning Up Budd Inlet: Ecology’s Toxic Cleanup Program Involvement
May 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
| This class has been cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Questions? email us. |
Rebecca Lawson, Southwest Region Section Manager
Washington State Department of Ecology
Ecology’s Toxics Cleanup Program is working hard to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in and around Budd Inlet as part of the Puget Sound Initiative. Find out how the Toxics Cleanup Program is tackling this enormous job! The talk will review progress made in efforts to clean up contaminated sites throughout the inlet.
More Programs
May Bicycle Commuter Contest
Ride to work, school, or on an errand at least once in May and receive goodies from local businesses or compete to win grand prizes from over 40 sponsors! Sponsored by Intercity Transit. For information, contact Kerry Tarullo at KTarullo@intercitytransit.com or (360) 705-5874.
More Information
For more information about these events, download our printer friendly activity flyer, or contact Patricia Pyle at (360) 570-5841 or by email.