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May 2018 – October 2022 May 2018 – Oct 2022
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May
10
Thu
Deep Dive Into Whatcom’s Fishing Sector: WFN Spring Forum @ Squalicum Boathouse
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May 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Deep Dive Into Whatcom's Fishing Sector: WFN Spring Forum @ Squalicum Boathouse | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Inviting all organizations and people passionate about positively impacting our food system!

Every year, the Whatcom Food Network holds two forums to increase our awareness of work being done in our food system and to create a connecting point for us to come together, network and discuss important topics.

Though you may not work directly with the fishing sector, Whatcom is an active and productive hub for commercial fishing and it impacts us all! The fishing sector generates 1,781 direct jobs plus an additional 870 induced jobs, generates $320 million in revenue from the purchases by the fishing fleet at the Port’s marinas and $16 million in tax revenue for state and local governments. Learn about the economic impact, stock health, management issues and consumer issues, tribal fisheries and labor as it relates to this important sector.

Pete Granger, President of the Working Waterfront Coalition, member of Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee, former Program Leader for the Washington Sea Grant Program at University of Washington will be presenting along with Cliff Cultee, Former Chair of the Lummi Nation Indian Business Council; Kevin Riley, Assistant Plant Manager of Trident Seafoods; and Riley Starkes, Marketing Manager for Lummi Island Wild and longtime commercial fisherman.

Please join us for a morning of connecting and learning! Refreshments and delicious morning snacks will be provided.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: #Economy #Educational #Fishing networking
Apr
12
Fri
Bristol Bay Pint & Action Night at K2 @ Kulshan Brewery - K2 Roosevelt Room
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Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Bristol Bay fishermen and stakeholders at K2 Friday, April 12th from 5-9pm to make your voice heard against the proposed Pebble Mine. We have only until May 31st to submit public comments to the Army Corps of Engineers on their Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This is currently the most direct action you can take to protect Bristol Bay, its salmon, its environment, its jobs, its fishermen, its culture and its peoples. Join us for FisherPoetry, a short film preview of Mark Titus’s “The Wild,” and more. $1 of every pint goes to Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay, who are working avidly to protect their fishery and their home. Hope to see you there!

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Categories: Education Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: #Fishing Bristol Bay commercial fishing fly fishing Fundraiser kulshan brewery Pebble Mine pints Take Action
Sep
21
Sat
Bellingham SeaFeast @ Squalicum Harbor & Zuanich Point Park
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Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day
Bellingham SeaFeast @ Squalicum Harbor & Zuanich Point Park

Bellingham SeaFeast is a waterfront & seafood festival taking place the 3rd weekend of September in Bellingham, Washington. Celebrate our rich maritime culture and heritage, thriving working waterfront, enjoyment and conservation of our water resources, commercial fishing and seafood industries, and the culinary bounty of our corner of the Pacific Northwest. General admission to Bellingham SeaFeast 2019 is FREE! Some activities such as industry tours, boat rides and Taste the Sea by Haggen Northwest Fresh require tickets. Purchase yours online today!

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Food & Beverage Music Concerts Tags: #beergarden #Fishing bellinghambay commercial fishing Salish Sea seafood
Oct
6
Thu
Salmonid research, monitoring, and restoration efforts in the South Fork Nooksack River @ Online via Zoom
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Oct 6 all-day
Salmonid research, monitoring, and restoration efforts in the South Fork Nooksack River @ Online via Zoom

Join us to learn about the status of Chinook salmon and other key salmonids in the South Fork Nooksack River, and the impact of restoration projects on salmon returns from Devin Flawd, Stock Assessment Manager and Tom Chance, Salmon Enhancement Program Manager for Lummi Nation Natural Resources Department.

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85730030249
Meeting ID: 857 3003 0249. Password 98225. Or join by phone: (253) 215-8782
Hosted by the Wha

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Categories: Education Tags: #Fishing Lummi Nooksack salmon south fork
May 2018 – October 2022 May 2018 – Oct 2022