Conservation Remix, a daylong event June 2, offers an eclectic mix of topics for discussion – from designing superefficient buildings that generate their own energy to controlling invasive species by eating them. Read more about the event, which is co-sponsored by CoEnv and happens on June 2, here. 

As this article puts it, it’s not every community that has a world-class research facility in its back yard — and, it’s not every day that you get to explore such a facility! Check out Friday Harbor Labs’ labs, vessels, and grounds on Saturday May 19th when the whole area will be open to the public, with tours, talks and more. 

Some say that “climate is what we expect, weather is what we get”. But is the funding for climate hurting our ability to forecast weather? This Washington Post blog post is centered on this discussion, and cites ATMOS‘s Cliff Mass’ blog heavily. Read more here. 

Tickets are on sale now for an extraordinary environmental forum—one that will change the way you see green. Presented by University of Washington’s College of the Environment, College of Arts and Sciences, and Conservation Magazine, Conservation Remix is a one-day event packed with revolutionary ideas for a greener future. You’ll hear from engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, and more who have unexpected and transformative solutions to big environmental problems. 

The retreat of glaciers in the Olympics are causing multiple changes to salmon habitat in the watersheds they feed. Besides temperature changes due to lessening runoff, there is an increased amount of sediment being added to the Queets and the Quinault rivers. Research from the Climate Impacts Group is mentioned in this NWIFC article about the potential effects and management solutions.