Summer Lecture Series: Eelgrass Restoration Through Youth Conservation

The Whale Museum’s free Summer Lecture Series is back starting on June 9th! Catch this lecture in-person at The Whale Museum or streaming on YouTube!

 The first lecture is “Eelgrass Restoration through Youth Conservation” with Mike Rosekrans and Sage Enright. Eelgrass plays a vital role in the Salish Sea providing critical species habitat, preventing coastal erosion, improving water quality, and contributing to shellfish and human health by reducing pathogens in seawater. While the San Juan Islands historically had robust eelgrass meadows, the islands have recently experienced alarming local declines, with near-total losses in some areas. the San Juan Islands Conservation District (SJICD) YCC programs leads seed-based eelgrass restoration efforts, which focus on collecting eelgrass seeds from natural meadows and planting them in priority restoration sites. Learn about the efforts our YCC crew members are engaged with and how our local youth are contributing to a healthier ecosystem.