Every fourth Sunday 1-3PM you can join experts from the North Cascades Audubon Society in the John M. Edson Hall of Birds to learn about migration, conservation, birds in peril, and the importance of studying bird specimens today. The exhibit provides a variety of experiences, including video and audio files, and hands-on activities for children. All ages are welcome.
Washington’s Water Future Initiative
WA Department of Ecology is hosting a series of online webinars to seek input on a new statewide initiative led by Ecology and Governor Bob Ferguson.
These statewide conversations are designed to:
Share local challenges
Identify what’s getting in the way
Highlight practical ideas and solutions that work for different regions.
There are multiple opportunities for input via virtual public input sessions, input sessions for specific interest groups, and an online survey.
The online Public Input Survey opened July 9th and will close on August 31st, 2026, and can be accessed at this link.
The next public input session is:
August 4th, 2026 at 12 PM register here
The virtual input sessions for specific interest groups are as follows:
Agricultural Interests: July 15th, 2026 @ 10 AM register here
Housing, Business, and Economic interests: July 28th, 2026 @ 9 AM register here
Environmental and Environmental Justice interests: August 5th, 2026 @ 10 AM register here
Water utilities and local governments: August 13th, 2026 @ 1 PM register here
Find more information by visiting the Department of Ecology website: Washington's Water Future