MEDIA ADVISORY
November 13, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Hyde, 360.819.3045, kevin.hyde@psp.wa.gov 

Science Panel to discuss science work actions

The Puget Sound Partnership's Science Panel will meet on Monday, November 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the November 16 Science Panel meeting will be a virtual Zoom meeting for all participants and the public. 

For the November 16 session, join the meeting at https://zoom.us/j/94712727939?pwd=SU9GRmtOcEk4aGZmb1FpWnNBODZsUT09 Meeting ID: 947 1272 7939, Password: 341626. Dial from any phone: +1 253 215 8782. Meeting ID: 947 1272 7939, Password: 341626. 

Full Zoom instructions are included in the meeting agenda, which is available here: https://pspwa.box.com/s/jeogqvgjg6vpufp62xkywsr77ye9nk6z

Meeting highlights include:

• A discussion and decision about the Science Panel's priority science work actions. The session will include a review and discussion of Science Panel members' rankings of science work actions. This session will be led by John Stein, chair of the Science Panel, Scott Redman, Science and Evaluation program director at the Puget Sound Partnership, and Katherine Wyatt, assistant science director at the Puget Sound Partnership. 
  
  
• A discussion and decision about priority groupings of science work actions. This session will be led by Scott Redman, Science and Evaluation program director at the Puget Sound Partnership, and Katherine Wyatt, assistant science director at the Puget Sound Partnership. 
  

The full Science Panel agenda is available at https://pspwa.box.com/s/jeogqvgjg6vpufp62xkywsr77ye9nk6z. 

If you need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, please notify Board Policy Specialist Jillian Reitz at 360.742.2936.

About the Science Panel

The Science Panel's expertise and advice are critical to the Puget Sound Partnership’s efforts to develop a comprehensive, science-based plan to restore Puget Sound. The members, appointed by the Leadership Council, are chosen from the top scientists in Washington State.

About the Puget Sound Partnership

The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. Working with hundreds of governments, tribes, scientists, businesses, and nonprofits, the Partnership mobilizes partner action around a common agenda, advances Sound investments, and tracks progress to optimize recovery. For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.