FOSB Events
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Projecting Future Scenarios for Fidalgo Bay (All day)
Projecting Future Scenarios for Fidalgo Bay - Modeling Water Circulation and Coastal Changes
Dr. Eric Grossman, Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey
“Dr. Grossman will discuss how the US Geological Survey is using powerful 3D computer modeling to examine coastal processes and inform ecosystem restoration and hazard mitigation in the Salish Sea. How might climate change, sea level rise and land use influence coastal communities, ecosystem restoration outcomes, and Fidalgo Bay? Learn how USGS is constructing a 3D hydrodynamic model of Fidalgo Bay as part of a larger Salish Sea model to study these questions. Citizen science can help USGS and its partners improve these models through research and monitoring – find out how you can get involved as a volunteer!”
From Research to Restoration, Setting an Example for the Salish Sea (Thu. 23 Oct, 2014 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Our goal for the day is to come togther as a research and restoration community to:
* Update the status of current projects in Fidalgo Bay.
* Present on future projects that have been proposed or are planned.
*Share current concerns that still need to be addressed.
*Learn how reserach guided projects in Fidalgo Bay can be used as a model for other locations around the Salish Seas.
*Discuss possible data gaps that may exist and address potential solutions to close these gaps.
*Explore partnerships and next steps for future research efforts.